FARMERS AND HERDSMEN CLASHES; BOLSTERING AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF LAW

Abstract Land is probably the most important resources needed by man for his day to day existence. All human livelihoods and activities are directly or indirectly dependent on land at varying thresholds yet land is a limited somewhat scare resource with both artificial and natural usage barriers which has resulted in various shades of competition … Read more

LAW AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Statement of the Problem Objective of the Study Research Questions Significance of the Study Scope and Limitation of the Study Definition of Operational Terms CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1     An Overview                                                                           22 CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3.1     Sources of Data 3.2     Population of the Study … Read more

POLICING THE FEDERATING STATES OF NIGERIA: A CRITIQUE OF THE LAW AND POLICIES INVOLVED

ABSTRACT The internal security of lives and property in Nigeria is the paramount duty of designated security agencies such as the Nigeria Police Force. Policing can therefore be viewed as the provision of security and the maintenance of peace. To secure a large Federation of Nigeria with about 170 million population and 36 States and … Read more

REVISITING THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT CASE OF UKEJE V UKEJE VIS A VIZ IGBO CUSTOMARY LAW

ABSTRACT This research study borders on examining the discriminations that women in Igboland face as regards the acquisition of property and inheritance of same upon death of their husband or father. It is a settled fact that women would grievously suffer from various inequalities and discrimination. So the Supreme Court in the case of ukeje … Read more

A STUDY OF CUSTOMARY LAND LAW AND TENURE PRACTICES OF SIX COMMUNITIES OF THE LOWER BENUE RIVER VALLEY OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study is aimed at studying the customary land laws and tenurial practices of the communities of the Nigerian Lower Benue River valley. These communities are the Idomas and the Tivs of Benue state, and the Alagos, Eggon, Mada, and Gwandara peoples of Nasarawa State. The methodology adopted was a survey approach which incorporated … Read more

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN NIGERIA EXPERIENCE

ABSTRACT Violence against women or domestic violence has been a serious problem in most societies throughout history especially Nigeria, and this is prevalent on women. This would make most of this work concentrated on women. Women in Nigeria like their counter parts the world over, suffer domestic violence irrespective of age, class, religion, or social … Read more

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, … Read more

AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAME WORK ON FOOD SUFFICIENCY IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACTOne of the goals of Nigeria Agricultural Development policy is to achieve for the nation enough food sufficient for the consumption and utterly reduce the rate of dependency on imported foods, with the view of ensuring adequate and affordable food for all. This research work is aimed at evaluating food sufficiency situation in Nigeria looking … Read more

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