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 of justice through the regular courts is usually beleaguered with delays for diverse reasons. An...Read More

Adebayo Adenipekun, SAN, FCIArb. Head of Chambers, Afe Babalola & Co. Emmanuel Chambers, Ibadan, Nigeria. Abstract Although Election Petitions are sui generis in nature, in practice, it involves trial where the tribunals are saddled with the sole responsibility of determining issues which often times, are criminal allegations, non-compliance with the provisions of the law in respect of elections or a combination of both civil and criminal allegations. This makes documentary...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 to education is given wide recognition in view of its guarantee in the various global,...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 for the speedy resolution of disputes. This writer is of the view that it becomes...Read More

Avinash Govindjee Professor of Law, Faculty of Law Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Port Elizabeth; Attorney of the High Court of South Africa & Senior Commissioner: CCMA   Abstract This paper discusses issues relating to wildlife, conservation and biodiversity and the future regulation of these matters in South Africa. It deals with an issue which has, to some extent, captured the public imagination in South Africa and abroad, because of its...Read More