CHAPTER ONE 1.1 GENERAL BACKGROUND There are some obstacles and impediments which prevent an inheritor to benefit from the assets left by his/her deceased relation. Broadly, there are four cases consisting of the obstacles, bar or impediment to inheritance, they include Homicide (Qatl), difference of religion, Apostasy (Riddah), and Slavery. Some jurists, however, includes difference … Read more
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION This study sets out to critically appraise the rule of law with special emphasis on the doctrine of non est factum and its applications under the Nigerian Law of Contract. This is with a view to examining its benefits as a check on dishonest contract agreements, abuses by fraudulent parties and … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY A great number of laws that make up the Nigerian body of laws emanates from treaties. Consequently in Nigeria, treaties do not automatically have force of law or becomes applicable and enforceable unless enacted into law by the National Assembly. Hence, Section 12(1) of the Constitution provides as … Read more
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Nigeria, like many other countries of the world usually undertake legal and judicial reforms as efforts geared towards their overall development programs. The reason for this is also quite obvious. Nigeria finds herself in a situation where her judiciary advance inconsistent case law … Read more
CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background of the Study Disputes, in their various guises, are an inevitable part of human interaction. No society exists of which there have never been differences. Indeed, conflicts among human beings are as old as life itself and will always exist.Certainly, the things that can ignite or fuel disputes, controversies, … Read more
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYThe Freedom of Information Act (or the “FoI Act”) is Nigeria‟s major legislative response to redress thebalance of official secrecy, elitism and non-accountable government. It guarantees a “Right to Know” or a right of access to records and information in the custody of public institutions in Nigeria; … Read more
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background of the StudyCrime may be defined as an act, default or conduct prejudicial to the community, the commission of which by law renders the person responsible liable to punishment by fine or imprisonment in a special proceeding. Crime can also be viewed as an act or omission which is … Read more
CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 2.0 IntroductionIn most countries, it has been accepted that democracy is the only system of government that seeks to protect individual liberty and guarantee the fundamental rights of all. The pursuit of these rights is however not absolute as there exist state institutions like the police whose mandate is to maintain … Read more
CHAPTER ONEGENERAL INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyThis work sought to carry out “an evaluation of operation of non-interest banking under the existing legal framework in Nigeria.” This is in the light of the Guidelines issued by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on banking operation under the Principles of Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence and non-interest window and … Read more
CHAPTER ONEGENERAL INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyBefore a country considers how best to administer its tax system it must first possesses a clear picture of its tax system. The quality and quantity of resources required by tax administrations are to a large extent determined by the type of tax system which it is introduced. A … Read more