The South African Constitutional Court is endowed with substantial judicial powers flowing from its constitutional task of judicial review and enforcement of all categories of rights. However, its exercise of this power is a creative balancing act borne from its need to maintain harmony with the...

The right to adequate shelter is recognised in treaties and numerous constitutions. It is acknowledged in Nigeria under chapter two of the Constitution titled “fundamental objectives and directive principles of State policy.” Regrettably, these directive principles are not justiciable, with...

Constitutionalism in Nigeria has been crisis-ridden since independence in 1960. These crises flow from issues such as fiscal federalism, corruption, credible elections, tribal politics, ethno-religious conflicts, and disdain for the rule of law. At the heart of these crises are weak democratic...

The right to self determination is a fundamental principle of international law, which aided many African countries to secure independence. Its post-colonial history, however, dwelt on secessionist bids, not good governance. This history changed in November 2010 when mass uprisings erupted in...

The Roundtable discussion will focus on the emerging roles the social media plays in promoting business and politics in Nigeria. More individuals are relying on the social media for networking, campaigns, and general communication. How can these communication methods advance the goal of...

It is fashionable to blame chiefs, elders, and headmen for customary law's patriarchal application in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. These individuals, better known as traditional authorities, are said to have redefined rights and privileges and misrepresented some customs in colonial courts...

How the interface of state law and indigenous market laws contributes to peace-building in Nigeria is an unexplored question that demands attention. First, law, human security and peace are interrelated through the cultural ideas and norms that inform human behavior. Second, the co-existence of...

Fees-related protests in South African universities have pushed the decolonisation of the law curriculum to the front burner of academic discourse. As part of the curriculum, African customary law was marginalised in the courts, distorted by policy makers, and largely labelled as unfriendly to...