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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LEGAL ANALYTICS:TRANSFORMATIVE TOOLS FOR LEGAL RESEARCH
Full text linkThe legal profession involves extensive research work termed legal research, it is a skill that must be mastered by law students, law teachers and practicing legal practitioners. These group of people spend great deal of their time reading and writing, preparing briefs, reports, letters and other assignments. Artificial intelligence has transformed the traditional practices of searching for legal resources which historically has been a daunting labor-intensive process involves searching for legal resources in both prints and electronic formats, legal research in the year past involves assembling and gathering of voluminous books on both primary and secondary sources of law for legal research activities mostly in the law libraries of a law school, courts and law firms. This paper discusses various legal research tools that can ease the work of legal professionals and students and gathered information from literature such as journal articles, databases and other sources. The advent of technological innovation has brought a lot of changes to legal researching using technological tools, mostly done through online platforms such as Google and Bing, Westlaw, Heinonline, Case text, legal databases and other online tools to conduct efficient and effective legal research
E-COMMERCE THROUGH THE LENS OF SHARĪʿAH: PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES, AND COMPLIANCE IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
No full textThis paper examined the development and implementation of Sharīʿah-compliant e-business models in the context of contemporary digital commerce. It explored the foundational Islamic legal principles governing commercial transactions and assessed how these principles were operationalized in modern e-business environments. The study investigated key components such as the prohibition of ribā (interest), the requirement of halāl and ethical product offerings, transparency in transactions, data privacy, fair marketing practices, charitable integration, and the role of Sharīʿah advisory boards. Drawing upon classical jurisprudence (fiqh al-muʿāmalāt), contemporary fatwā literature, and global regulatory standards, the research demonstrated that Sharīʿah principles were not only compatible with digital commerce but provided a robust ethical framework for e-business innovation. Practical case studies—including platforms such as Wahed Invest, OneAgrix, and HalalBooking—were analyzed to highlight the viability and adaptability of Sharīʿah-compliant models in real-world settings. The study also addressed emerging challenges such as smart contracts, artificial intelligence, and regulatory harmonization, advocating for renewed ijtihād and stronger institutional governance to ensure ongoing compliance. It concluded that Sharīʿah-compliant e-business models could serve as a moral compass for the digital economy, promoting fairness, social justice, and trust in commercial transactions. The research contributed to the growing discourse on Islamic digital finance and provided policy-relevant insights for regulators, entrepreneurs, and scholars in the field
Poverty Alleviation Among Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Countries: The Role of Crowd-Humanitarian Fund
No full textPoverty remains a central theme in academic discourse, particularly in countries with limited economic viability. It is also one of the major issues identified to be strongly linked with global wealth inequality. Among OIC countries, poverty underscores a major socio-economic phenomenon that policy makers and scholars continue to grapple with. This is as a result of its multidimensional nature and its possible consequences on the less-privileged in particular and humanity in general. More than that, its associated effects are expected to vary spatially across socio-economic groups within and among countries of the world. This paper therefore investigates poverty from various standpoints, particularly as related to members of OIC countries. It further highlights various types of crowdfunding as instrument to tackle socio-economic issues. The study also interrogates how crowd-humanitarian funds can be adopted as a unique global strategy and mechanism to address poverty. The study adopts a qualitative research strategy with a strong reliance on secondary data. Scholarly works, reports and related academic literature are employed to fulfil its objectives The paper posits that crowd-humanitarian funds, if harnessed, can significantly reduce poverty among the less-privileged citizens in Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries. Achieving these outcomes holistically requires the full support of the state alongside other key actors in the economy. OIC governments must invest in educational initiatives to raise awareness about the potentials of crowdfunding for poverty alleviation. Policymakers should also design strategies and frameworks that mobilize both human and material resources toward this objective. Without such institutional backing, large socio-economic gaps could persist, leading to instability and unpredictable consequences between and among nations
The Influence of Family Structure on the Social Development of Children in Nigerian Families: A Management Perspective
Full text linkThis study examines the influence of family structure on the social development of children within Nigerian families from a Management Perspective. The study\u27s objectives are to identify the social issues arising from various family structures and to understand how family dynamics affect the social outcomes of children, which is also in line with research questions and research hypotheses. Descriptive survey research design is adopted., primary data was collected using structured questionnaires aligned with the study\u27s objectives. The questionnaire contained closed-ended questions organized into sections addressing specific variables. Regression analysis utilizing the SPSS Package was employed for data analysis. The findings from the study reveal that family structure in Nigeria significantly influences social problems in Nigerian families (R2 = 0.234, p < 0.05). The study also reveals that family structure significantly influences the social outcome of children in Nigerian families (R2 = 0.465, p < 0.05). The study concludes that addressing social problems and social outcomes of children in Nigeria necessitates acknowledging the influence of family structure. Therefore, the study recommends that the Nigerian government should work towards improving the well-being of its citizens by mitigating the negative effects of social problems associated with family dynamics, implementing interventions to accommodate diverse family structures, and recognizing the importance of family dynamics in targeting policymakers, social workers, educators, and societal organizations
Narrowing Gaps in Islamic Propagation: NASFAT\u27s Educational and Socioeconomic Strategies
Full text linkThe objective of this paper is to highlight the efforts that NASFAT has made in the promotion of Islamic religious knowledge through da’wah training sessions, the dissemination of Islamic messages, and the establishment of agencies for socioeconomic impacts in the last four years, mostly in Nigeria and some other countries of the world. The paper uses a qualitative case study approach, employing data from da’wah training records, relevant literature, and the websites and social media handles of the society and its agencies. The result reveals the society’s impacts on Islamic religious propagation, as evidenced by the significant number of participants from both within and outside the society, who have participated in the society’s various training programmes. They have had access to authentic Islamic teachings and exposure to steps in da’wah and dialogue that help correct misconceptions about Islam and its teachings. It has trained 5665 participants in da’wah, Islam and dialogue from 2012 to date, sourced from personal interview with the author. Beyond religious education, the impacts are also evident in economic empowerment and job creation through various socio-economic activities. The paper espouses how religion is used to engender socioeconomic development and promote religious teaching that fosters peaceful co-existence, while recommending further studies on similar initiatives by other Islamic organisations.KeywordsNASFAT, Islamic propagation, educational, socioeconomic strategie
Friction betweenhelmen under constitutional democracy: The harsh consequences of a lacuna in the law
Full text linkThe framers of the Constitution which is the instrument of governance in a constitutional democracy appeared to have good intentions in the creation of a support office to that of the president/governor for an inclusive helmsmen arrangement. A support office that would render the occupant redundant or subject him to unwonted abuses which by extension will mar the functioning of the executive arm may have been excluded in the intention perceived at the time of the creation of the office. The occurrence of the latter may have been overlooked yet, such lacuna has great consequences. This article adopted doctrinal research method in its investigation on the possible causes of friction between executive helmsmen and found that the problem lies in the lacuna created in the constitution. The article concludes that there is a need for the review of constitutional provision on the powers of executive lieutenants. It recommends among others for both dependent and independent duties for the office of deputy governors even as the office is one with that of the governor.
AN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CHILD MARRIAGE ON THE CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Full text linkChild marriage is an ancient tradition that entails introducing a child below the age of 18years into marital union. Like in many other nations of the world, incidences of child marriage is very prevalent in many societies in Nigeria. This development has caused many children who were victims of such experiences from having their full development. The aim of this study is to examine the factors responsible for continuous incidences of child marriage in Nigerian and its debilitating effects on the development of the child.The study adopted doctrinal methodology of research and put to use primary and secondary sources of research. The primary sources include legislations and case law; and the secondary sources are textbooks, journal articles and internet materials. The study found that child marriage is still prevalent in Nigeria despite several legal instruments that have been passed to discourage the practice. The study also found that the extant legal regime has not been effective to this anomaly which has had debilitating effect on the development of the girl-child. The study concluded if the trend of girl-child marriage is not curtailed, it would prevent the girl-child from developing to attain her optimal development. The study recommended that there is the need to promulgate clear legislations that will provide for 18 years as the age of marriage in Nigeria and which will assist to address inconsistence in the provisions of laws relating to marriage. The study also recommended that institutional, governmental and non-governmental bodies charged with the duties of combating child marriage should be subjected to constant investigation to ensure they perform their functions.
EXAMINING THE CONNOTATION OF THE WORD (الحاكم) LAWGIVER AND THE DILEMA OF MUSLIMS UNDER THE SHARI’AH
Full text linkShari’ah (also known and referred to as Islamic Law) contains rules of all past events, current problems and all possible incidents that may happen in future. Nothing has happened in the past or is happening at present or will happen in the future except that each and every one of those things has a ruling from the Islamic law either directly or indirectly. Every conduct of a man at all time and places are completely and comprehensively taken care of by the Islamic law. Allah (SWT) refers to those who approach or judge their affairs with any other law[s] other than the provisions of Islamic law (the Quran & the Sunnah) as disbelievers (the Kâfirûn), polytheists, wrong-doers (the Zâlimûn) and disobedient (the Fâsiqûn). Hence, the dilemma of Muslims living in non-Islamic state or Muslims’ State like Nigeria where the applicable Laws were said to be made and given to themselves. This paper adopts the doctrinal method of research to examine the lawgiver/legislator in Islamic law as it relates to the Muslims therein and several views of Muslim jurists on whether or not the intellect could discern and identify the hukm of Allah regarding the conducts of the Mukallaf (مكلّف) based on what is good (hasan) حسنor evil (qabih) قبيحwithout the intervention of divine revelation. The paper also examines the status of a man-made law as well as the maker, in both Islamic and Non-Islamic States. This paper finds that though a Muslim may find himself in a non-Islamic state, however, that does not leave him at the freelage of perpetrating evil. The study lastly recommends guides for Muslims’ conducts in a non-Islamic Stat
JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF MARITIME RESOURCES: POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES IN OFFSHORE ENERGY
Full text linkFrom time immemoriafl, territory and how to draw borders has been a major source of conflict among states as they evolved and acquired sovereignty. From the era of the Biblical chosen race by God - the Israelites, to the contemporary states we have today; zonal dominance has been of great importance to nations. Besides the concept of territory, natural resources play a significant role in boosting political, social and economic influences of nations. Energy resources, such as oil and gas are particularly useful to most countries for their overall growth and development. However, it remains a fact that there are still undiscovered energy and fishery resources which makes it difficult to overlook the political tension raging in disputed sea zones. The possibility of the depletion of these resources over the course of time attracts even more conflict. To this end, this work through the use of articles, books and journals examines the historical development of boundary disputes, maritime legal frameworks, the jurisdictional analysis of the agreement between Nigeria and Sao Tome & Principe; as well as the inevitable pros and cons of joint development as a long-lasting solution to disputes on offshore resources. The article concludes with a set of recommendations to enhance joint development agreements which includes the improvement of bilateral relations and reduction of domestic oppositions
Concept, classification and management of property in Islamic Law.
Full text linkIslamic Law provides a comprehensive framework for property ownership and management, balancing individual rights with communal responsibilities. As a result of this therefore, this article examines the classifications of property in Islamic law of inheritance with a view to discovering the lawful and unlawful property which is subject to ownership through inheritance to achieve justice and harmony through this classification. It traces the background implementation of this principles of Islamic Law of inheritance in order to reflect the Islamic vision of a balanced and equitable society on the one hand and the implications of understanding the concept and classification of property in Islamic law which has significant implications for economic development, social justice, community welfare and individual moral responsibility on the other hand. It also examines the possibility of inheriting illegally acquired property in Islamic Law. The paper adopts a content analysis of both primary and secondary sources to justify the concepts, classification and management in Islamic Law of Inheritance. The paper discloses that the knowledge of what is right to be inherited and what is not legally right to be inherited is important in the field of Islamic Law. It concludes by enumerating the significance of knowing the instrumentality and science of Islamic law of inheritance which may be beneficial to all Muslims in order to be just and equitable in distribution of the deceased Estate. It recommends that there should be a framework put in place to determined the inheritable and non inheritable property of the deceased Muslim before its distribution to the legal heirs