This work impact on the effect of juvenile sentencing under section 1(2)A) of the VAPP Act as a breach of the fundamental minimum age principles for criminal responsibility of a child offender. The intent of enacting laws and sections of law that deals on child offender is not to punish...

Nigeria’s healthcare sector faces a chronic deficit in its doctor-to-patient ratio, estimated at nearly 1,000% below the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation. This shortage, driven by infrastructural decay and the persistent brain drain of health professionals, poses profound implications for attaining Sustainable Development Goal 3 on good health and well-being....

In Nigeria, an estimated average of 44% of girls are married before their 18th birthday, placing the country among the highest globally. Nigeria is ranked eleventh in the world with the highest prevalence of child marriage. This occurs despite the existence of laws prohibiting child marriage, creating a stark paradox....

Cybercrime presents a critical international legal challenge; characterized by its borderless nature and rapid evolution into sophisticated threats like ransomware, deepfakes, and financial fraud. The global fight against this menace is currently constrained by complex issues of jurisdiction, extradition, and inherent conflicts between national laws.This article undertakes a critical analysis...

Who was Ochanya? A name that shook Nigeria and the world, behind that name was one of the most heartbreaking stories in our recent history. Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, just 13 years old, died in 2018 after years of horrific sexual abuse committed by her guardian and his son. Her story...

The rigid requirements of the Wills Act of 1837 for creating wills pose significant challenges in the digital age, particularly in Nigeria, as it does not accommodate electronic writing, signing, and witnessing. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for flexibility in will execution, as traditional formalities hinder access to will-making...