LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN NIGERIA AS APPENDAGE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENTS: A CALL FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDEMENT
Kazeem O. Olaniyan, Esq Lecturer, Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan Nigeria ABSTRACT Nigeria is a...
EFFECT OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 97 OF THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESSES ACT: SUPREME COURT DECISIONS CONSIDERED
BY:BENSON A. OLOWORARAN, ESQ Abstract It is generally agreed that the jurisdiction of courts in civil matters is territorial. Where therefore the court...
THE LIMIT OF THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT IN AN ACTION AGAINST A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY: NEPA V EDEGBERO AND ONUORAH V K.R.P.C. LTD REVISITED
OLU DARAMOLA, SAN Head, Lagos Office, Afe Babalola & Co. Emmanuel Chambers, Lagos, Nigeria Abstract This paper examines the decisions of the...
A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE INSTITUTIONALISATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION IN NIGERIA
Oyeniyi O. Abe Lecturer in Law, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria Abstract Considering the need to enhance commercial activities in Nigeria and...
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE AND PROOF OF CORRUPT PRACTICES AND NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ELECTORAL ACT
Adebayo Adenipekun, SAN, FCIArb. Head of Chambers, Afe Babalola & Co. Emmanuel Chambers, Ibadan, Nigeria. Abstract Although Election Petitions are sui generis in...
A REVIEW OF THE LEGAL INSTRUMENTS PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
Elijah Adewale Taiwo Professor of Law & Head of Department Private and Business Law College of Law, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria &...
HOW CAN WE REDUCE THE SCOPE FOR SETTING ASIDE AWARDS IN AFRICAN ARBITRATION?
Dr Fabian Ajogwu, SAN Law Firm of Kenna Partners, Lagos, Nigeria Abstract Proponents of a liberal approach to setting aside arbitral awards justify...
BIODIVERSITY AND CANNED LION HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Avinash Govindjee Professor of Law, Faculty of Law Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Port Elizabeth; Attorney of the High Court of South Africa &...
A CALL FOR REVIEW OR ABOLITION OF ARCHAIC, ANACHRONISTIC AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL LAWS– SECTION 84 OF THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT PROTECTING GOVERNMENT FROM PAYMENT OF JUDGMENT DEBT
Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN President Emeritus and Founder Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria Abstract This paper examines the provisions...
THE EVOLVING PRACTICE OF “FRONTLOADING” IN CIVIL ACTIONS IN NIGERIA
- Ngozi Alili Esq INTRODUCTION: THE WOOLF’S REFORMS The 26th day of April, 1999, frequently referred to as “Woolf’s Day”, saw the coming...