Law

Effect of Marriage Laws on the Rights of Spouses in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of marriage laws on the rights of spouses in Nigeria. Statutory provisions, judicial decisions, and questionnaire responses from married persons and legal practitioners were analysed using descriptive methods. The findings revealed that the legal regime governing marriage affected property rights, custody, maintenance, and divorce proceedings, with differences between statutory and customary marriages producing varied protections. The study observed that women's rights, particularly under customary unions, were less protected. It recommends harmonisation of marriage laws, clear recognition of marital rights, and accessible dispute resolution.

2025 — Undergraduate

Influence of Customary Law on Women's Inheritance Rights in Nigeria

This study examined the influence of customary law on women's inheritance rights in Nigeria. Judicial decisions, customary practices, and interview responses from community members and legal practitioners were analysed using qualitative methods. The findings revealed that discriminatory customary rules, now moderated by judicial and constitutional intervention, historically excluded or limited women's inheritance rights, while progressive decisions recognised equality in succession. The study observed persistent conflicts between customary norms and constitutional guarantees. It recommends codification and harmonisation of succession rules and public education on rights.

2025 — Undergraduate

Assessment of Cybercrime Laws on the Prevention of Online Fraud in Nigeria

This study assessed the effect of cybercrime legislation on the prevention of online fraud in Nigeria. Statutes, enforcement data, and questionnaire responses from law enforcement officers and digital financial service users were analysed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The findings revealed that the legal framework improved the basis for investigating and prosecuting cybercrime and enhanced awareness, while prosecution challenges, cross-border complexity, and rapid technological change limited prevention effectiveness. The study observed low conviction rates relative to reported fraud. It recommends enhanced enforcement capacity, international cooperation, and public education.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Data Protection Regulation on Digital Privacy in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of data protection regulation on digital privacy in Nigeria. Statutes, compliance reports, and questionnaire responses from data controllers and consumers were analysed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that data protection frameworks improved consent requirements, security obligations, and accountability for personal data, enhancing privacy practices, while awareness gaps and limited enforcement capacity weakened compliance. The study observed growth in data collection by digital services. It recommends stronger enforcement, industry guidance, and consumer-facing awareness.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Company Law Reform on Corporate Governance Compliance in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of company law reform on corporate governance compliance in Nigeria. Statutes, regulatory data, and questionnaire responses from company secretaries and compliance officers were analysed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that statutory reforms improved directors' duties, disclosure obligations, and accountability requirements, encouraging better governance compliance, while enforcement capacity and small company awareness limited full compliance. The study observed improved corporate reporting. It recommends stronger regulator capacity and targeted compliance support.

2025 — Undergraduate

Influence of Insolvency Law on Business Rescue in Nigeria

This study examined the influence of insolvency law on business rescue in Nigeria. Statutes, court records, and questionnaire responses from legal practitioners and insolvency professionals were analysed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that rescue-oriented provisions offered mechanisms for rehabilitating viable businesses and preserving value, while procedural delays, creditor coordination problems, and limited professional practice constrained effective use. The study observed limited awareness of rescue options. It recommends strengthening institutional capacity, specialised insolvency practice, and promotion of rescue culture.

2025 — Undergraduate

Influence of International Human Rights Law on Domestic Courts in Nigeria

This study examined the influence of international human rights law on the decisions of domestic courts in Nigeria. Judicial opinions and interview responses from judges and lawyers were analysed using qualitative and descriptive methods. The findings revealed that courts increasingly referred to international human rights instruments as interpretive aids and sources of evolving standards, enhancing rights protection, while concerns over direct applicability persisted. The study observed variation in judicial engagement with international law. It recommends judicial training, harmonisation of standards, and broader incorporation of human rights treaties.

2025 — Undergraduate

Assessment of Treaty Enforcement Mechanisms in Nigerian Law

This study assessed the mechanisms for enforcing treaties in Nigerian law. Constitutional provisions, domesticating statutes, judicial decisions, and interview responses from legal experts were analysed. The findings revealed that enforcement largely depended on domestic incorporation, with treaties not domesticated having limited direct effect, while adoption of some international instruments improved protections in practice. The study observed inconsistent implementation of treaty obligations. It recommends streamlined incorporation, capacity building in treaty drafting, and strengthened institutional compliance frameworks.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of the Land Use Act on Property Ownership in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of the Land Use Act on property ownership in Nigeria. Statutory analysis and questionnaire responses from landowners, developers, and lawyers were analysed using descriptive methods. The findings revealed that the vesting of land control in the state affected the security, transferability, and financing of property, with bureaucratic consent requirements creating delays and costs for owners and investors. The study observed debate over reform of the Act. It recommends clear implementation guidelines, streamlined consent procedures, and firm-backed title documentation.

2025 — Undergraduate

Assessment of Land Registration Systems on the Security of Title in Nigeria

This study assessed the effect of land registration systems on the security of title in Nigeria. Registration records, statutes, and questionnaire responses from landowners and legal practitioners were analysed using descriptive methods. The findings revealed that registration reduced the risk of conflicting claims and facilitated transactions, while incomplete registration, corrupt practices, and administrative delays undermined title security. The study observed significant informal land dealings outside registration. It recommends automated and transparent registration processes, survey standardisation, and public enlightenment.

2025 — Undergraduate

Influence of Trade Unionism on Employee-Employer Relations in Nigeria

This study investigated the influence of trade unionism on employee-employer relations in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with union officials, human resource managers, and workers using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that collective bargaining and structured union consultation improved dialogue, grievance handling, and workplace stability, while adversarial industrial actions disrupted operations where dialogue failed. The study observed fluctuating union influence across sectors. It recommends constructive social dialogue, robust dispute resolution, and respect for freedom of association.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Labour Law Reforms on the Protection of Workers' Rights in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of labour law reforms on the protection of workers' rights in Nigeria. Statutes, judicial decisions, and questionnaire responses from workers, employers, and labour officers were analysed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that labour law reforms improved protections relating to contracts, termination, and working conditions, while enforcement gaps, informality, and limited awareness undermined compliance. The study observed that many workers remain outside legal protections. It recommends enhanced enforcement, dispute resolution improvements, and extension of protections to informal workers.

2025 — Undergraduate

Assessment of Compensation Awards in Personal Injury Claims in Nigeria

This study assessed the pattern and adequacy of compensation awards in personal injury claims in Nigeria. Court judgments and questionnaire responses from lawyers and claimants were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that compensation awards were characterised by inconsistency, limited heads of damage, and often conservative figures that inadequately reflected losses and suffering, while procedural delays affected access to recovery. The study observed low use of actuarial evidence. It recommends principled assessment guidelines, use of expert evidence, and procedural reforms to expedite claims.

2025 — Undergraduate

Influence of Tort Liability on Corporate Risk Management in Nigeria

This study examined the influence of tort liability on corporate risk management in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with corporate legal officers and insurance managers using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that exposure to tort liability encouraged companies to adopt safety measures, product testing, and liability insurance, while weak enforcement and limited litigation reduced the deterrent influence. The study observed that insurance played a growing role. It recommends stronger enforcement, corporate compliance culture, and integrated risk management.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Consumer Protection Laws on Contractual Practices in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of consumer protection laws on contractual practices in Nigeria. Statutes, enforcement agency records, and questionnaires administered to businesses and consumers were analysed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that consumer protection legislation improved fairness in goods and service contracts, increased liability for defective products, and enhanced consumer redress, while weak enforcement and low awareness reduced impact. The study observed growing complaints in digital commerce. It recommends stronger enforcement, consumer education, and updated rules for online transactions.

2025 — Undergraduate

Influence of Legal Aid on Access to Justice in Criminal Cases in Nigeria

This study examined the influence of legal aid on access to justice in criminal cases in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with defendants, legal aid providers, and prison officials using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that legal aid significantly improved representation, reduced case delays, and protected the rights of indigent defendants, while inadequate funding, limited coverage, and awareness gaps restricted access. The study observed that many defendants remained unrepresented. It recommends increased funding for legal aid, awareness campaigns, and expansion of pro bono arrangements.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effectiveness of Sentencing Policies on Crime Deterrence in Nigeria

This study assessed the effectiveness of sentencing policies on crime deterrence in Nigeria. Court records, sentencing data, and questionnaire responses from legal professionals and law enforcement officers were analysed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The findings revealed that the certainty and swiftness of punishment mattered more for deterrence than severity alone, and that inconsistent sentencing and low conviction rates weakened deterrent effects. The study observed prison congestion without corresponding public safety gains. It recommends evidence-based sentencing, procedural efficiency, and alternatives to custodial sentences.

2025 — Undergraduate

Assessment of Electronic Contracts and Their Legal Validity in Nigeria

This study assessed the legal validity of electronic contracts in Nigeria. Statutory provisions, judicial decisions, and questionnaire responses from lawyers and business users were analysed using descriptive methods. The findings revealed that electronic contracts were generally valid and enforceable under existing legal frameworks, though issues of consent, authentication, and jurisdictional disputes created uncertainty. The study observed limited judicial guidance on digital transactions. It recommends legislative clarification, recognition of electronic signatures, and capacity building for courts on digital evidence.

2025 — Undergraduate

Assessment of Judicial Review on the Protection of Fundamental Rights in Nigeria

This study assessed the role of judicial review in the protection of fundamental rights in Nigeria. Court judgments, constitutional provisions, and interview responses from legal practitioners were analysed using qualitative and descriptive methods. The findings revealed that judicial review provided an effective mechanism for challenging rights violations and holding authorities accountable, although delays, enforcement difficulties, and access barriers limited its protective reach. The study observed inconsistent application of rights jurisprudence. It recommends procedural reforms, strengthened enforcement, and enhanced access to legal aid.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of the Separation of Powers on Good Governance in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of the separation of powers on good governance in Nigeria. Document analysis of constitutional provisions and interviews with legal scholars and public officials were adopted. The findings revealed that the separation of powers promoted checks and balances, accountability, and the protection of liberty, while frictions and overlaps among the arms generated policy stalemates and governance inefficiency. The study observed that executive dominance often undermined effective checks. It recommends strengthening of legislative independence, judicial enforcement of constitutional limits, and institutional dialogue.

2025 — Undergraduate