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Trade secret is a favoured medium for the protection of traditional knowledge and associated genetic resources. The ease of using trade secrets is seamless as no registration is required, rather, the commercially relevant tradition and/or the use of associated genetic resource(s) should be kept secret and practically protected to benefit from trade secrets protection designed […]

There has been a growing trend in recent years where it is argued that the nation-state is losing its ability to dictate the political allegiance of its citizens. Instead, citizens are increasingly seeing loyalty as a personal choice. These claims become more evident for various reasons. One of them is the increasing number of identifications

It comes as no surprise that the growing influence of the internet and information technologies have ushered in the development of a medium of transacting or doing business called ‘Electronic Commerce’. Pertinent concerns are raised as to whether this form of commerce guarantees parties’ expectations and standards. Indeed, it is no gainsay that with such

Violent conflicts have posed a challenge to human civilization since ages. Epidemiological studies indicate that war ranks among the top-ten causes of death worldwide.  Populations affected by armed conflict experience severe public health consequences, mediated by population displacement, food scarcity, and the collapse of basic health services, which together often give rise to complex humanitarian

The Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Executive Order 2019 provided the basis for the participation of private companies in the development and refurbishment of public road infrastructure in Nigeria and the utilization of road tax credits issued under the scheme to offset agreed project costs of participants. The scheme accords with the

The Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Executive Order 2019 provided the basis for the participation of private companies in the development and refurbishment of public road infrastructure in Nigeria and the utilization of road tax credits issued under the scheme to offset agreed project costs of participants. The scheme accords with the

It is a cause of concern that delay caused in the courts is a perpetual problem faced by litigants who knock the sacred door of the temple of justice with great expectations. The non delivery of the judgments and orders within the stipulated time period is a cause of concern and these delays are created

In England and Wales is ten years the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR)[i]. It means children younger than ten will not be subject to arrest or criminal charges. In spite of this, once they reach the age of 10, they are deemed fit for illegal activity and can face trial. Children are treated differently

It is usual nowadays that one of the principal activities of a bank is to grant advances to the public either on short, medium or long term basis. These advances or loans are seen to constitute a vital source of revenue or profit for a bank, and as such define the very nature and purpose

This article analyses the recognition of customary marriages in Cameroon. Although the Civil Status Registration Ordinance 1981(CSRO) which is the major law on marriages in Cameroon recognizes some practices associated with customary marriage, it is a dead institution in Cameroon. The study makes use of the qualitative research methodology and the method adopted is the