1476. AN APPRAISAL OF THE JURISDICTION AND POWERS OF THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

Generally, jurisdiction is a term of comprehensive import embracing every kind of judicial action. The fundamental nature of jurisdiction of any court is crucial to any adjudicatory process without which anything done will amount to an exercise in futility. It is so important that it can even be raised for the first time before the Supreme Court of Nigeria as a final court of the land. Thus, there is the need for prospective litigants to know the appropriate court to approa...

1477. AN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF PRINCIPLES OF UTMOST GOOD FAITH IN THE PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF INSURANANCE CLAIMS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

One of the most important principles of the contract of insurance is the utmost good faith in which one of the parties to the contract, the insured, is expected to disclose every material facts at his disposal to the insurer at the commencement of the insurance contract in order not to void the contract abinitio. The failur e on t h e part of t h e i nsured not t o dis c l ose or t o m ake misrepresentation will automatically void the contract abinitio or to exclude the oth...

1478. AN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPAC T OF GENDER EQUALIT Y ON WOME N’ S RIGHT TO WORK OUTSID E MATRI M ONI AL HOME IN ISLAM IC LAW

ABSTRACT

This study entitled: “An Appraisal of the Impact of Gender Equality on Women’s Rights to Work in Islamic Law” has examined the Islamic perspective on gender equality and it is argued that Islamic law has elevated women and gives them a very dignified position, and the western call of women’s liberation is actually a misrepresentation of the true nature of women, and in fact it is a disguised form of exploitation of the women’s body, deprivation...

1479. AN APPRAISAL OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE) RULES 2009 IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 chose certain rights to protect under chapter IV and termed them as Fundamental Rights. These rights are chosen to be protected not only by the Constitution, but also by the African Charter on Human and Peoples „Right. Whenever there are breaches of these fundamental rights, the law provides a procedure for their enforcement, which is the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009. The basic objective...

1480. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DOCTRINE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-DEFENCE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

ABSTRACT

This dissertation employs the doctrinal method of research to appraise the doctrine of Self defence as one of the fundamental principles of International law, and as one of the exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force. To this end, this dissertation centers on Article 51 of the United Nations Charter which provides for the right of self defence in International law. The dissertation contends that the provisions of Article 51 have generated some controversies among...

1481. AN APPRAISAL OF THE EFFICACY OF THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS FOR COMBATING CYBERCRIMES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

Advances in Artificial Intelligence are credited to have given the world computers that can defeat people at chess as well as drive cars and manage calendars. However, despite the progress made, scientists are still unable to develop machines that are capable of replacing human beings. Cyberspace, credited to be network of interdependent information technology, infrastructures, telecommunication networks and computer processing system, have provided new opportunities for ne...

1482. AN APPRAISAL OF THE ECOWAS LEGAL REGIME ON PROLIFERATION AND MISUSE OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This dissertation examines the Proliferation and Misuse of Small Arms and Light Weapons under the ECOWAS Legal regime taking Nigeria as a case study. The objective of this dissertation it to find out why small arms and light weapons have continued to proliferate in Nigeria despite being a signatory to the ECOWAS Legal Regime, in this case, the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons and Other Related Materials. Using Doctrinal Methodology, the dissertation shows t...

1483. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DOCTRINE OF NON-INTERVENTION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

ABSTRACTS

Under the Charter of the United Nations, intervention is absolutely prohibited in matters that are purely domestic to states. However, notwithstanding this general rule of non-intervention, there are happenings that though purely internal to states, have the capability to threaten international peace and security. The United Nations Charter has recognized these happening as worthy justification for intervention. Examples are self defence and authorization by the UN Securit...

1484. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DOCTRINE OF HAUZI IN ISLAMIC LAW

ABSTRACT

Hauzi is deemed as a principle that gives title to a holder of property for long period enjoying its benefit in his capacity as the owner. It is among the lawful means of acquiring ownership of property recognised by Islamic law. This research work An Appraisal of the doctrine of Hauzi in Islamic law is designed to examine the practice of Hauzi in the light of Maliki School of law in Sharia Courts. Some individual(s) are not fully aware of Hauzi. Also it seems that there ar...

1485. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TORT OF NEGLIGENCE IN NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT

It has been established that the development of the Tort of negligence has been gradual. The tort of negligence in its formative stage was treated merely as a mode of committing other torts and not as an independent tort itself. it was increase in population, increase in mechanization and industrialization of society and consequent multiplication of personal injury caused by negligence; have all led to the idea of negligence as a separate tort. The law of tort like those ot...

1486. AN APPRAISAL OF THE CONCEPT OF ANIMALS PROTECTION AND ITS APPLICATION UNDER STATUTORY AND ISLAMIC LAWS IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF SOKOTO AND ZAMFARA STATES

ABSTRACT

Generally, human beings relate and deal with animals in many instances. However, in the course of dealing or relating with animals, human beings take undue advantage of animals thereby subjecting them to abuses, and needles exploitations Thus, cruelty and maltreatment of animals are common practices in various local communities, particularly in underdeveloped countries like Nigeria. Hitherto, the concept of animal protection was developed out of empathy for the plight of an...

1487. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL FOUNDATION ON THE CONCEPT OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

ABSTRACT

This dissertation entitled “An Appraisal of the Development of Legal Foundation on the Concept of Crimes against Humanity in International Law” aimed at examining the various constitutive legal instruments on the field of crimes against humanity in international law vis-à-vis the obligation of states to take practical measures to endure respect for the performance of such obligations under the various constitutive legal instruments. However, the justifica...

1488. AN APPRAISAL OF THE CRIME OF GENOCIDE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW: A CASE STUDY OF ITS APPLICABILITY TO SOME INCIDENCES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This dissertation entitled: „An Appraisal of the Crime of Genocide in International Law: A Case Study of Its Applicability to Some Incidences in Nigeria‟, explored the crime of genocide in international law, with particular focus on some Nigerian crises. Consequently, the dissertation from a general perspective is aimed at examining the problem of conceptualization of genocide as a crime in international law, with a critical insight on its definitive inadequacies, seg...

1489. AN APPRAISAL OF THE ASCERTAINMENT OF APPLICABLE LAW OF TORTS IN CONFLICT OF LAWS

ABSTRACT

This thesis entitled, “An Appraisal of the Ascertainment of Applicable Law of Torts in Conflict of Laws” aimed at ascertaining the applicable law of torts in conflict of laws situation in Nigeria by examining various rules that have been perfected to take care of such processes based on choice of law approach, among the various rules. Traditionally, most of the rules governing the ascertainment of applicable law of tort in conflict of laws were more theoretical...

1490. AN APPRAISAL OF THE CONCEPT AND SCOPE OF AGENCY RELATIONSHIP UNDER THE NIGERIAN COMMERCIAL LAW

ABSTRACT

Agency relationship from its origin, presents situation where a person (principal) is bound by the acts of another (the agent) and he (the principal) takes the rights and obligations arising out of such relationship is therefore, an exception of the doctrine of privity of contract which generally disentitles a person from acquiring any right or obligation arising from any contract to which he is not a party. Agency relationship arises when a person is vested with authority...

1491. AN APPRAISAL OF THE ASCERTAINMENT OF APPLICABLE LAW OF TORTS IN CONFLICT OF LAWS

ABSTRACT

This thesis entitled, “An Appraisal of the Ascertainment of Applicable Law of Torts in Conflict of Laws” aimed at ascertaining the applicable law of torts in conflict of laws situation in Nigeria by examining various rules that have been perfected to take care of such processes based on choice of law approach, among the various rules. Traditionally, most of the rules governing the ascertainment of applicable law of tort in conflict of laws were more theoretical...

1492. AN APPRAISAL OF THE CONCEPT AND PRACTICE OF EXTRADITION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

ABSTRACT

Customary international law and treaties have evolved over the centuries by the willing and active commitments of nations to subdue criminals tendencies by punishing fugitive offenders who attempt to escape from justice by seeking refuge in another nations. Extradition has been adopted to effectively prosecute fugitive offenders without offending the sovereignty of a sister state, and without compromising the doctrine of inviolability under international law. One of the pro...

1493. AN APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF THE PUNISHMENT OF THE CRIME OF ZINA IN NIGERIA

1.0General Introduction

Since the beginning of history, Zina has always been seen as an evil. There is complete unanimity of views among all social systems namely Roman, Indian, Greek, Jewish, Egyptian that the act is religiously sinful, morally wicked, socially evil. Social systems around the world have always considered illegal intercourse between a man and a woman as a serious crime and have prescribed serious punishment for it.1

The first common lapse was the distincti...

1494. AN APPRAISAL OF TAXATION AND ITS LEGAL EFFECTS ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

Principles of taxation, especially international taxation, are one of the instruments through which Foreign Direct Investment, (FDI), is usually attracted to a country. These principles are invariably contained in bilateral or multilateral tax treaties signed between the host countries and the investor countries. The issue for consideration is whether tax treaties between Nigeria and other countries have achieved their desired objectives of attracting foreign direct investm...

1495. AN APPRAISAL OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON CORPORATE ORGANIZATION IN ENUGU. (A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA MOTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY (ANAMMCO) EMENE, ENUGU).

ABSTRACT

The research work took a look at an appraisal of social responsibility practice by Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMMCO) Emene, Enugu. In an attempt to get to the root of the matter being investigated, four research questions and four hypotheses were proposed. The chi square statistics was used to test the hypotheses. The researcher adopted the survey approach. The population of the study is five hundred and ninety (590) staff while the sample size is two hundred an...

1496. AN APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF PLEA BARGAINING PROCEDURE IN NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

ABSTRACT

This project titled”An Appraisal of the Application of Plea Bargaining Procedure in Nigerian Criminal Justice System” is aimed at ascertaining the applicability of the concept of plea bargain in the penal system being that it is a novel phenomenon in the general Criminal Justice System despite the fact it is holding sway in some developed criminal justice jurisdictions like the United States of America for example. The visible application of the concept into the...

1497. AN APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF THE LAW RELATING TO DOMICILE IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This research project entitled ‘AN APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF THE LAW RELATING TO DOMICILE IN NIGERIA’, is aimed at examining the legal framework of the law relating to the concept of Domicile in Nigeria. However, in the course of this research, the finding of the researcher is that there is a gaping hole in the application of the rules of Domicile especially that of Domicile of Choice in inter- state situation like Nigeria. For instance, according to the t...

1498. AN APPRAISAL OF MORTGAGE OF LANDED PROPERTY AS SECURITY FOR LOAN FROM BANKS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This dissertation aimed at examining the problems associated with mortgage transactions in Nigeria which has created a lacuna in using Landed Property as security for loan. Land being one of the most important security for capital investment business and agriculture because of it’s acceptability is used to raise loans and advance from banks. The sources of information relied upon here are, related text materials, Judicial authorities, Statutes, Journals and Conference...

1499. AN APPRAISAL OF RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRAL AWARDS BY THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SETTLEMENT OF INVESTMENT DISPUTES (ICSID) IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

Nigeria is in a continuous quest to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to support and sustain a decent economic growth. These foreign investors being invited are as much interested in the methods available for dispute resolution as they are in every available guarantee on their investments. This dissertation appraises the recognition and enforcement of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Arbitral Awards in Nigeria. The di...

1500. AN APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION, DUTIES AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF DIRECTORS UNDER NIGERIAN LAW

ABSTRACT

Corporate organizations are engine of growth and development. They contribute to economic and social development of individuals, society and the nation in general as they produce goods and render services that improve the social and economic life of the people. In carrying out their businesses, they provide investment opportunities to the public and other social responsibility projects as well as contribute to national gross domestic product. Based on the above factors the...