LAW PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS

ABSTRACT This dissertation is a Comparative Legal Analysis of Bilateral Air Service Agreements between Nigeria and Some Selected Countries. The countries considered here are Ghana, United Kingdom and Israel. The development of an international aviation industry has resulted in bilateral agreements playing an increasingly significant role as instruments of negotiation and cooperation between and among … Read more

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1.       Background of the Study The debate about the justiciability of economic and social rights in Nigeria is an old and well-worn one. The appraisal of the arguments against making socio- economic rights justiciable and the analysis of jurisprudence determine that concerns about the justiciability of economic and social rights are generally … Read more

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study Genesis 14 is a chapter from the family history of the origins of Israel.  It tells the story of how Abraham’s nephew, Lot, was swept up into the military doings of the ancient world and of how Abraham himself played a role in that history. Lot and Abraham had parted … Read more

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 of domicile as an … Read more

APPRAISAL OF RATIFICATION AND DOMESTICATION OF TREATIES IN NIGERIA: THE PROCEDURAL CHALLENGES 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 … 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 and carry … 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 individually, the various dimensions … Read more

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1.       Background of the Study Disputes, in their various guises, are an inevitable part of human interaction.[1]  No society exists of which there have never been differences.[2]  Indeed, conflicts among human beings are as old as life itself and will always exist.[3] Certainly, the things that can ignite or fuel disputes, controversies, or … Read more

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Freedom of Information Act[1] (or the “FoI Act”) is Nigeria‟s major legislative response to redress the balance of official secrecy, elitism and non-accountable government. It guarantees a “Right to Know” or a right of access to records and informationin the custody of public institutions in … Read more

AN EXAMINATION OF THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN’S RIGHT TO HEALTH UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA. CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Men and Women are entitled to the full protection of their rights because they are human beings.[1] At its most basic level, “human rights” are safeguarded prerogative granted because … Read more