Tackling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria: Assessing the Impact of the VAPP Act Across States By Olumide Elajuku-wilson Abstract This article examines the decade since Nigeria’s VAPP Act was enacted in May 2015 and its uneven adoption and impact at the state level. While 33 states out of the [...]
The Right of an Adopted Child to Inherit Under Intestacy in Nigeria: An Examination of the Legal Status of Next of Kin and the Decision in Aduba v.Aduba Abstract. In Nigerian society, children are traditionally considered a blessing within marriage. However, legal complexities arise concerning the inheritance rights of [...]
Beyond Recusal: Strategies for Ensuring Judicial Impartiality in High-Profile Cases Judicial impartiality is the cornerstone of a fair and just legal system. The twin principles of natural justice – hear the other side (audi alterem partem) and that no one should be a judge in his own cause (nemo [...]
Child Custody and Support in Nigeria: Legal Principles and Judicial Trends In Nigeria, Child Custody and Support are governed by a combination of statutory laws, customary laws, and judicial precedents. It is a critical aspect of family law in Nigeria, influencing the welfare and development of children after the [...]
