Kazeem O. Olaniyan, Esq Lecturer, Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan Nigeria   ABSTRACT Nigeria is a federation of 36 States, operating a presidential system of government with three levels of government namely, federal, state and local government. In terms of the Nigerian Constitution these tiers of government are...Read More

ABSTRACT One of the primary purposes of Public Law is the continuation of the effective working of the public service, because acts by administrators must be taken with the right motives using the right procedures.  This article unearths the principles applied in the common law and civil law systems in determining the validity or invalidity...Read More

Oyeniyi O. Abe Lecturer in Law, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria   Abstract Considering the need to enhance commercial activities in Nigeria and the right of international parties to resolve disputes through arbitration, the desire for Nigeria to sign and ratify the New York Convention cannot be over emphasized. No doubt, in Nigeria the administration...Read More

Elijah Adewale Taiwo Professor of Law & Head of Department Private and Business Law College of Law, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria & Research Associate, Faculty of Law Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa   Abstract This paper reviews the relevant legal instruments protecting the right to education in Nigeria. It posits that the right...Read More

Dr Fabian Ajogwu, SAN Law Firm of Kenna Partners, Lagos, Nigeria Abstract Proponents of a liberal approach to setting aside arbitral awards justify it on the ground that it is somewhat a guarantee against breach of fair hearing rights. Critics of that approach argue that it defeats the whole essence of arbitration as a means...Read More

Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN President Emeritus and Founder Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria   Abstract This paper examines the provisions of Section 84 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act which protects government from payment of judgment debt. It also examines the nature and effect of a court’s judgement as well as...Read More

– Ngozi Alili Esq INTRODUCTION:  THE WOOLF’S REFORMS The 26th day of April, 1999, frequently referred to as “Woolf’s Day”, saw the coming into force of the most far-reaching reforms to court procedure for one and a quarter decades. The “Woolf’s Reforms”, as they are colloquially known, affected not only cases that were commenced at...Read More

– NGOZI ALILI ESQ INTRODUCTION: The legal profession has a symbol or logo which is feminine in nature, polite in approach and strict in determination. She is the “lady of justice”. She is blind but holds a scale in her left hand and a sword in her right hand. A black piece of clothe runs...Read More

BY: KABO, SARINUS ETTOR . LL.B (HONS) BL, LL.M ABSTRACT Defences to criminal liability are not hanging in the air or abstract neither do they submit to the rules of morality and custom or traditions of men in the civilize society. Just like the dictates of our criminal jurisprudence provides that before our actions or...Read More

By: Fabamise Sesan INTRODUCTION Nigerian rules of recognition are based essentially on common law rules. Unsatisfied foreign judgements often give rise to problems of private international law. For it happens frequently that a plaintiff who has obtained a judgement in a country where the judgement debtor has insufficient or no property to satisfy the judgement...Read More