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This article examines the legal nature and implications of the loan conditionalitiesimposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank onborrowingcountries, particularly in the Global South.

Illegal police arrest and detention of a suspect/defendant in Nigeria can be effectively tackled by a broad and extensive enlightenment of citizens by National Human Rights Commission...

The term "fundamental rights", as elucidated by Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edition, is an intrinsic facet of natural or fundamental law. Within the Nigerian legal framework, neither the 1979...

Environmental justice in Nigeria extends far beyond oil spills and conservation, touching every sector from mining to waste management. Yet persistent myths continue to shape how businesses assess risk, how regulators enforce compliance, and how communities understand their legal rights. What are the seven most dangerous misconceptions about environmental justice that could be costing your organization in regulatory exposure, investor confidence, and stakeholder trust?

Pro bono is short for "Pro bono Publico" a Latin phrase which means "for the public good". It is a term often used in the description of the provision of free legal services by lawyers to the people in need of such services, who are unable to afford it.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) for Nigeria.

The recent Finance Act 2023 (FA3) ushered in numerous fiscal changes in Nigeria. Just like previous Finance Acts, the FA3 amended several legislations.

The Independent National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speeches Bill a.k.a. "Hate Speech Bill" ("the Bill") remains one of the most controversial Bills to be passed by the Legislative arm of government in Nigeria.

Fundamental rights are inalienable rights inherent in man by the mere reason of his existence. Just like the nomenclature suggests, these rights are sacrosanct...

The Polluter Pays Principle raises a fundamental question of environmental justice in Nigeria: who should bear the cost when pollution damages the environment and the lives of affected communities? This article examines the principle's application in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, exploring the critical distinction between financial compensation...

In Nigeria, more than ever before, the awareness of your basic rights is crucial for your freedom and safety.

On 28 October 2026, a video began circulating on X, formerly Twitter. It allegedly showed an independent female tailor being harassed by individuals said to be acting on behalf of the National Union of Tailors. Her apparent offence was that she had refused to join the association and pay its membership dues.

The Human Rights Council which is an intergovernmental arm of the United Nations ("UN") charged with the responsibility of strengthening, promoting, and protecting human rights had overtime...

In her book titled "The Purity Myth: How America's obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women", Jessica Valenti engages the trivialization of rape in society and how, typically, the victim tends...

Fundamental rights are rights derived from natural law, which are universal and inalienable.

Nigeria's Constitution does not expressly guarantee a standalone right to a clean environment in its fundamental rights chapter, yet severe environmental pollution can engage protected rights to life and dignity. This analysis examines how Nigerian courts have navigated the intersection between environmental degradation and constitutional human rights, exploring landmark cases and pending legislative reforms that may reshape environmental justice.