1. EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW THE POLITICS OF EARTH PROTECTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Environmental laws are meant to safeguard humans from extinction. It is also the responsibility of the Nigerian federal government to assist in the oil and gas sector in order to prevent oil spills into the oceans (Jane et al, 20...
2. IMPACT OF ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOW ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Since the debt crisis in the early 1980s, attention has been focused on the outflow of capital resulting from distortionary domestic policies and political instability mainly in the developing nations. The rate at which huge sums...
3. AN ASSESSEMENT OF THE LEGAL STRUCTURE FOR THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Because of their status as human beings, both men and women are entitled to have all of their rights fully protected by the government. Women's rights are human rights, according to Okagbue I. published in 1996 by the Nigerian institute of...
4. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PENAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
"Humanitarian law is a branch of public international law that owes its inspiration to a concern for humanity and which is oriented on the protection of the person," Humanitarian law is a part of public international law.
This citation from a work written by Mr. Jean Pictet de...
5. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-DEFENCE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This dissertation employs the doctrinal method of research to appraise the doctrine of Self defence as one of the fundamental principles of International law, and as one of the exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force. To this end, this dissertatio...
6. TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
Background of Study
Traditional institution‖ and their role in conflict resolution has been the major phenomena in recent years and most especially after United Nations General Assembly adapted resolution A/RES/61/295 on Thursday,...
7. THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN NIGERIA A STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE
Background of Study
The concept of traditional institution‖ has been the major phenomena in the recent years and most especially after United Nations General Assembly adapted resolution A/RES/61/295 on Thursday, 13th September 2007 in New York. Muc...
8. THE CONCEPT OF SOVEREIGNTY IN INTERNATIONAL LAW: ISSUES CHALLENGES AND LESSONS FOR NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
New trends and innovations in modern communications and commerce have dealt a great blow on the political boundaries of states otherwise referred to as Sovereignty. Sovereign equality presupposes that each state enjoys the rights inherent in full sovereignty. T...
9. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DOCTRINE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-DEFENCE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This dissertation employs the doctrinal method of research to appraise the doctrine of Self defence as one of the fundamental principles of International law, and as one of the exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force. To this end,...
10. THE RIGHT TO ECONOMIC SELF-DETERMINATION, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THE NIGERIAN CHALLENGE
ABSTRACT
The status of the right to economic self-determination for states and peoples has been firmly established in international, regional and domestic laws. However, the evidence of practical enjoyment of such right by the beneficiaries of the laws is scanty, to say the least, as ne...
11. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENT IN NIGERIA AND UNITED KINGDON: A CASE FOR CYBER JURISDICTION
Abstract
Under Private International Law, enforcement of foreign judgment or its recognition is the whole mark of every proceeding. Without them, this spare of law will make little or no sense at all and international transactions will suffer a setback. They serve as guarantee that an a...
12. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON THE CONCEPT OF FREEDOM OF RELIGION UNDER THE SHARI‘AH AND INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This study analyzes the compatibility of Shariah with International Law on freedom of religion. As a subject of colossal complexity and variation, detailed examination is restricted to the highly contentious issues of the right to change religion (otherwise termed apostasy in I...
13. A CRITIQUE OF THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL IN PROMOTING PEACE AND SECURITY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
The international community saw the need for unity, peace, cooperation, and a state of security. This task was given the UNSC. But due to its inability to handle the plethora of breach of peace situations the world is experiencing creates a lot of doubts as to the seriousness o...
14. A STUDY OF DOMESTIC IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA OF THE CONCEPT OF GENDER EQUALITY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This research is entitled “A Study of Domestic Implementation in Nigeria of the Concept of Gender Equality Under International Law”. The Research started by way of introduction by explaining that the Nigerian societies are patriarchal in nature. The researchstudied...
15. AN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF COMPACT UNDER THE NIGERIAN MILITARY LAW
ABSTRACT
This research titled: Analysis of the Doctrine of Compact under the Nigerian Military Law is concerned about the legal status of a soldier upon joining the military profession on the one hand, and his contract of service to the state on the other hand. The soldiers compact spel...
16. AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE REALIZATION OF THE RIGHT TO HEALTH IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Health is an important element of an individual life and also to the individual’s country. A country cannot develop with its citizens sick and dying. A healthy state is a wealthy state. As such, states must provide adequately for the health of its citizens. The research a...
17. AN ANALYSIS OF UNITED NATIONS CONVENTIONS ON PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES: A CASE STUDY OF DOMESTIC IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic substances are illicit drugs regulated under international law. They are harmful and they cause mental injury to individuals that abuse them. This is mainly because of the dangerous effect of the toxic resin contained in narcotic plants such as o...
18. AN APPRAISAL OF THE CONCEPT AND PRACTICE OF EXTRADITION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
Customary international law and treaties have evolved over the centuries by the willing and active commitments of nations to subdue criminals tendencies by punishing fugitive offenders who attempt to escape from justice by seeking refuge in another nations. Extradition has been...
19. AN APPRAISAL OF THE CONCEPT AND PRACTICE OF ECONOMIC INTEGRATION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW: A CASE STUDY OF ECOWAS
ABSTRACT
The partitioning and subsequent introduction of European colonial governance in West Africa with its policy of legitimate trade in one or two cash crops to serve Europe‘s industrial needs eroded indigenous industrial skills and the basis for development of sustainable int...
20. AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR COMBATING CYBERCRIME IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
The current wave of globalization and technological revolution has tremendous effect on the way people interact, carry out business transactions and store information. The internet has a vital role to play in all these. Though there are numerous advantages associated with the i...
21. AN APPRAISAL OF THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF THE CRIME OF GENOCIDE UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This study aimed at studying the roles played by the international community in the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide under international law. In other words the research work deals with the roles of the international criminal tribunal/ courts in the prevention...
22. AN APPRAISAL OF THE CONCEPT OF COLLECTIVE SECURITY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This research examined the concept of collective security under international law and specifically examined the basis of the existence of such arrangements, the challenges and problems facing them and also proffered solutions to identified problems by way of recommendations at...
23. AN APPRAISAL OF THE CRIME OF GENOCIDE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW: A CASE STUDY OF ITS APPLICABILITY TO SOME INCIDENCES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study entitled: „An Appraisal of the Crime of Genocide in International Law: A Case Study of Its Applicability to Some Incidences in Nigeria‟, explored the crime of genocide in international law, with particular focus on some Nigerian crises. Consequently, the disser...
24. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL FOUNDATION ON THE CONCEPT OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This study entitled “An Appraisal of the Development of Legal Foundation on the Concept of Crimes against Humanity in International Law” aimed at examining the various constitutive legal instruments on the field of crimes against humanity in international law vis-&a...
25. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DOCTRINE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-DEFENCE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This study employs the doctrinal method of research to appraise the doctrine of Self defence as one of the fundamental principles of International law, and as one of the exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force. To this end, this dissertation centers on Article 51 of t...
26. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This study entitled “An Appraisal of the Development of Legal Framework of Crimes against Humanity in International Law” aimed at examining the various constitutive legal instruments on the field of crimes against humanity in international law vis-à-vis the o...
27. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DOCTRINE OF NON-INTERVENTION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACTS
Under the Charter of the United Nations, intervention is absolutely prohibited in matters that are purely domestic to states. However, notwithstanding this general rule of non-intervention, there are happenings that though purely internal to states, have the capability to thre...
28. ANAPPRAISAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ELIMINATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR WORLD PEACE AND SECURITY
ABSTRACT
It is in the security interests of states to live in a peaceful and secure world. The pursuit of peace and security is, consequently, the desire of all states and often this finds place in their domestic policies. One of the ways in which states of the international community h...
29. AN APPRAISAL OF THE RIGHTS OF PROTECTED PERSONS IN ARMED CONFLICT SITUATIONIN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
ABSTRACT
This study aimed at appraisingthe current legal regime on the rights of protected persons during armed conflict situation in International Law. In other words, this dissertation discussed the legal instruments dealing with the protection of the rights of protected persons in ar...
30. AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF ECOWAS COURT OF JUSTICE AND THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT (SADC) TRIBUNAL IN THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
ABSTRACT
The concept of Human Rights is a very fundamental subject in international law. Human Rights aim at promoting and protecting humanity through the courts. The ECOWAS community court of justice and the southern African Development community tribunal play a very important role in...
31. AN ASSESSMENTOF THE IMPACT OF COUNTER TERRORISM ON NON DEROGABLE RIGHTS UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
International Human Rights Law provides adequate safeguard and protection against Human Rights violation even in times of Public Emergency which threatens the life of a nation such as when a state faces the threat of continuous terrorist attack. On the other hand, the problem o...
32. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CRIME OF GENOCIDE IN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
ABSTRACT
This study entitled “An Examination of the Crime of Genocide under International Humanitarian Law” dealt with crime of genocide as an act of aggression which of recent presented serious threats to international peace and security. This is because this crime when com...
33. AN EXAMINATION OF THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN’S RIGHT TO HEALTH UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Every individual is entitled to the full protection of their rights because they are human beings. Men and women also experience health challenges but because women go through some biological and social processes that carry health risks like pregnancy and child birth they requi...
34. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CONFLICT SITUATIONS AND CHOICE OF LAWS IN THE NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM AND OTHER LEGAL SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The study provided a comparative Analysis Of The Conflict Situations And Choice Of Laws In The Nigerian Legal System And Other Legal Systems. The specific objectives were geared towards describing the operation of the legal system in cases of conflicting laws a...
35. CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON THE RIGHT OF CHILDREN TO EDUCATION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW: A CASE STUDY ON NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The importance of children education in any given society is very critical to the social and economic development of that society particularly for its future attainment, advancement and development. To deny the child its right to education is to deny the Nation its critical dev...
36. DETERMINING THE PROPER LAW OF CONTRACT UNDER PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
Where a dispute arises from the breach of a term or terms of a contract between 'A' a Nigerian and 'B' an Italian, the court which entertains the action will employ an objective test in order to determine the law to govern the resolution of this dispute. Before...
37. THE CONCEPT OF SOVEREIGNTY IN INTERNATIONAL LAW: ISSUES CHALLENGES AND LESSONS FOR NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
New trends and innovations in modern communications and commerce have dealt a great blow on the political boundaries of states otherwise referred to as Sovereignty. Sovereign equality presupposes that each state enjoys the rights inherent in full sovereignty. This seems to be t...
38. THE CONCEPT OF STATE RECOGNITION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
State recognition is one of the oldest practice in international relations, and one of the most vexed concepts in international law since the middle ages, political communities have interacted with each other as sovereign, territorial states under an accepted system of rules. D...
39. THE CONCEPT OF WAR AND PEACE IN ISLAMIC LAW (MAFHUUM AL-HARB WAS-SALAAM FISHSHARI’ATILISLAMIYYAH)
ABSTRACT
This research work significantly examines a very interesting area of Islamic law. It is the portion of the Islamic law which relate to war and peace. The study focuses on the desire to make significant contribution to the modern law of Nations which features inter-alia classica...
40. THE FARMEWORK OF ECONOMIC AND HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER THE ECOWAS TREATY: A CASE STUDY OF IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The 1975 ECOWAS Treaty made by the founding fathers of the West African Regional Integration Philosophy was revised in 1993 in view of the developments in the region and the new world order. ECOWAS is still today, the common partnership through which Member States attempts to a...
41. THE IMPERATIVES OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNALS AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT ON CRIME OF GENOCIDE
ABSTRACT
The idea of a strong standing tribunal to try serious violations of international law has been around since the end of World War II. After WWII, the Nuremberg and Tokyo tribunals were set of ad-hoc by the Allies, the victors of the World War II to try the principals of the loos...
42. THE ROLE OF LAW IN PROMOTING GENERAL SAFETY ON FLIGHT UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
Aviation is one of the greatest and important unique inventions of man in the area of transportation. Since 17 December 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina when a bicycle repairer Orville Wright propelled himself through the air a distance of 120ft the first powered flight in...
43. THE ROLE OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION IN RESOLVING TRADE DISPUTES UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
In 1995, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was established as the only international Organisation dealing with the global rules of trade between nations. Its primary function was to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible. At the heart of the sy...
44. THE ROLE OF UNITED NATIONS AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN RESOLVING DISPUTES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW: A CASE STUDY OF CONGO
ABSTRACT
The devastating consequence of the World War II led to the establishment of the United Nations with main objective to maintain International Peace and Security. Under Article 24 of the UN Charter the United Nations Security Council has the responsibility for the maintenance of...
45. THE USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS IN ARMED CONFLICT AS WAR CRIME UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This study entitled “The Use of Child Soldiers in Armed Conflict as War Crime under International Law” is premised on an appraisal of the legality of the atrocities visited upon children during armed conflicts, especially as coerced active participants. This is appr...
46. HUMAN RIGHTS AND NATIONAL SECURITY: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE.
SUMMARY OF THE IMPACT
Human Right has made significant impact on both national and international law. In the National level, the following impacts are evident.
- The modification of court rules to specifically cover th...
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47. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL ANXIETY, COPING STRATEGIES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Emotional anxiety may likely have emotional implication on those who have direct personal experience, witnessing or learning about the event that involves actual or threatened death or injury.According to Bremmer (2014), emotional anxiety is some...
48. THE IMPLICATION OF UNITED STATES HEGEMONY ON NIGERIA FOREIGN POLICY (1999 – 2015)
ABSTRACT
This study is an assessment of the impact of the present power transition in the international system and the implication it portends for Nigeria foreign policy formulation and implementation. The study is conducted against the backdrop of Nigeria‘s hitherto non-aligned f...
49. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ACP-EU PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT ON NIGERIA WITH A FOCUS ON THE LOMÉ CONVENTION AND COTONOU AGREEMENT
Background to the Study
The European Union’s relationship with the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries can be traced back to the treaty of Rome and specifically the Georgetown agreement on the organization of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific groups...
50. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE HATE SPEECH BILL AND THE REGULATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENTS (A CASE STUDY OF PUBLIC PERCEPTION
Background of the study
In recent years, there has been an uptick in demands for more regulation of social media platforms all across the world, especially in Europe. In this regard, how social media firms deal with "hate speech" on their plat...
