The Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports in its new draft policy on universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) under the National Planning Authority (NPA) which issues papers on Uganda’s education reforms, has proposed to transfer the responsibility of collecting school fees in public and government-aided schools to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), the body responsible for collecting revenues, generating a wave of concerns from parents, school administrators and education experts. This policy once effected is expected to affect over 12,595 government-owned primary schools and 1,444 secondary schools countrywide.  For context, it should be noted that USE and UPE schools are free of charge, except for additional minimal charges and fees such as development funds that are paid by parents which the Ministry of Education and Sports now seeks to control through the URA and remit the same to the consolidated fund and once approved, school fees will be considered non-tax revenues paid using a Payment Reference Number (PRN).  This move is a multifaceted issue and, if not treated with the utmost care, may harm public schools, which are already struggling due to insufficient government funding amidst the declining quality of education in such schools. This not only appears confusing but contradictory too, as the government claims education in such schools is free, and one is left to wonder what fees the government intends to actually collect.

In recent years, insecurity in Nigeria has evolved from isolated violent attacks to large-scale, tech-enabled crimes that threaten national stability. From banditry in the Northwest to cyber-enabled kidnapping rings in urban centers. The failure of traditional methods in combating insecurity in Nigeria is evident. This article examines the intersection of technology and security in Nigeria, evaluates the existing legal frameworks, identifies challenges, highlights international practices, and proposes recommendations for harmonizing technological innovations with the rule of law.

The American judiciary has played a pivotal role in delineating the scope of protection available under music copyright. In recent years, courts have increasingly recognised the need to limit copyright to genuine expressions of creativity, ensuring that fundamental musical elements remain within the public domain. This paper examines key decisions, including Williams v. Gaye and Ed Sheeran v Structured Asset Sales, which reflect a judicial shift towards safeguarding the commons of musical ideas. It argues that this recalibration is crucial for sustaining innovation and artistic freedom in the contemporary music industry. By analysing the evolution of legal doctrine and its broader policy implications, this paper outlines the trajectory of maintaining a balanced copyright system in the United States and how other jurisdictions can be influenced by this trajectory.

Land is a fundamental asset in Nigeria, representing not only economic wealth but also social identity and security. However, the management of land records remains largely manual, fragmented and susceptible to fraud and manipulation. In recent years, there has been a clarion call toward the digitalization of land records to transform lands administration. Yet, this digital shift comes with considerable legal and institutional challenges. This paper explores the historical development and current framework of land record management in Nigeria, examines the legal hindrances to digitalization, such as outdated laws, institutional setbacks and data privacy issues. The work uses a doctrinal methodology, considering relevant statutes, case law and secondary literature. It also draws comparative insights from countries like Rwanda and Georgia that have successfully implemented digital land systems. Using Lagos State as a case study, the paper highlights practical gains and persisting gaps. The study concludes that achieving an effective digital land governance system in Nigeria requires not just technological adaptation but comprehensive legal and institutional reforms. Recommendations include amending relevant laws like the Land Use Act, harmonizing registration procedures across states, inter alia.

The constitution of the federal democratic republic of Ethiopia allows customary and religious courts to adjudicate cases related to family and personal matters(when all parties consent to it). While this pluralistic approach presents alternative ways of solving marital disputes, it brings along with it a danger to societies with low level education and low access to information. This is specially concerning since once someone agrees(consents) to settle their matter in this alternative methods the decision is binding and the person can not take their case to the formal court anymore. While article 34(5) of the constitution makes consent a precondition for religious and customary laws to handle cases related to family and personal matters the legitimacy of the consent given by people with low access to legal information can be put to question. In order for consent to be valid it needs to be done with the person having full information on the issue they are making a decision on. The application of religious and customary laws to resolve marital disputes, particularly when consenting parties lack sufficient legal information undermines the validity of the given consent. This article aims to critically analyze the detrimental effects of allowing customary and religious laws to resolve marital disputes in light of the validity of the consent.

This work examines human rights in Nigeria, the meaning of Artificial Intelligence and its existence in Nigeria, whilst also examining its positive and negative influence on specifically highlighted fundamental rights recognized internationally and in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This work concludes by drawing a resolution on how the concept of artificial intelligence conflicts with some constitutionally-protected human rights in Nigeria but also how there is a future capable of accommodating a consonance between both, and this work dishes two fundamental recommendations to arrive at this desired consonance.