Chapter II of the Nigerian constitution contains provisions which are very importantto both human and economic development. The Provisions of chapter II is technicallycalled Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, it isspecifically and specially dedicated to socio-economic rights geared towards providinga mission which must be vigorously pursued by the Nigerian Government. The writerbelieves the draftsmen in 1978 saw the need to direct government’s action by makinga constitutional provision for it, hence chapter II. The birth of chapter II is the bestthing that would happen to Nigerians, this is so because the chapter is citizen centeredand economic favoured. It is an undeniable fact that if the provisions chapter II ofthe Constitution are jealously uphold and genuinely implemented Nigeria wouldhave be been devoid of the various forms of criminality which threatens our corporateexistence and future if not completely. However this article posits to explain the illsaccompanying chapter II of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria(as amended) 2011. In this light, the writer tends to x-ray critically why chapter ofthe Nigerian constitution is a Greek gift.

Unprecedentedly, data is infecting human life in a continually emerging and diverseform and has become the biggest asset regardless whether it is a business or anindividual. Every bit of human life is now digitalized and added in a form of dataas birth records, medical records, locations, bank or financial records, etc. mostly forour very own convenience compromising even the data security fundamentals. Thissudden transformation has tipped nations of the World to find a solution to the use ofemerging technologies without necessarily compromising of individual guaranteedrights. Given its sovereign nature, Nigeria has also made several attempts to protectthe data of her citizen. Thus, this paper examines the Journey of Nigeria in enactinga law that will safeguard the privacy of its citizens, what the enacted laws haveachieved and the challenges bedeviling its maximum implementation. The paperequally suggests ways to realize the full implementation of the law to better the lots ofthe nation and its citizens.

Electoral process in Nigeria like other developing countries is subsumed with differentmalfeasances, thus earn global condemnation. Some these malfeasances areoccasioned by corrupt leaders and political parties who took the advantage of manualelectoral process to alter the result of the election to meet their selfish ambition.However, this inhuman practice is said to be reduced if not eradicated by the use ofautomated/electronic voting system. This paper examines the evolution of Nigerianelectoral process, the adoption of automated electoral process and benefits andchallenges accrued to it as well as the legal framework for it adaptation in the country.Lastly, the paper discusses the appropriateness in the automation of the Nigeriaelectoral process by considering the high rate of corruption in the country.

Franchising has proved, over the years, to be one of the most successful ways ofconducting business. Like most parts of the world, quite a number of Nigerianbusinesses are exploring this upswing. With the growing presence of epicurean giantssuch as Coca-Cola (U.S.), Dominoes (U.S.), Johnny Rockets (U.S.), KentuckyFried Chicken – KFC (U.S.), Krispy Kreme (U.S.), Pizza Hut (U.S.), The UPSStore (U.S.), Mr Price (South Africa), SPAR (South Africa), Ocean’s Basket(South Africa) and Shoprite (South Africa) in Nigeria, coupled with the recent entryof Burger King, a top U.S. restaurant brand, into the Nigerian food andconfectionaries space in April 2021, franchise operation in Nigeria is propelling tothe upside.As flourishing as the franchising industry seems, certain underlyingmatters and challenges becloud its future. The kernel of this paper is premised on thescope of Franchising in Nigeria, while laying emphasis on matters such as the lacunacreated by the dearth of legal framework on the subject, other extant challenges andthe prospects which the industry offers notwithstanding.

A prominent but yet controversial issue in the space of intellectual property law is theliability of Internet Service Providers for copyright infringements caused by thirdparties who were permitted to do such on the internet. This paper examines thedefinition and role of Internet Service Providers as intermediaries between privateindividuals, organizations and the government and the internet, the legal frameworkin Nigeria and also the legal approach in the US and lessons gotten from laws of thecountry. This paper also identifies Nigeria’s path forward.

Sexual violence remains a vice which requires special attention. Whether in adeveloped, developing or under – developed country, the reality of this unpleasant actcannot be trivialized. It’s an act which has probably existed as long as man, but wasexacerbated by the lock down measures adopted during the COVID19 pandemic.Unfortunately, like the pandemic, it has grown to be an undeniable threat to the safetyof the public; and one of the most dominant offences in the society, not sparing anycountry on earth. This places huge responsibility on governments, societies, religiousorganizations and civil societies to lend their voices to fight against this vice. Thisugly act persists in Nigeria, and it threatens the safety of the vulnerable. This workexamines sexual violence’s reach in Nigeria; its effect on the society; the legal coverfor victims; and also gives helpful suggestions.