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THE PROPERTISATION OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE: SEEKING A BASIS IN THE SHARIʿAH
Get PDFThis paper seeks to examine the implications of the propertisation of traditional knowledge from the Islamic law point of view. It proceeds on the premise that absence of direct Islamic legal ruling on the subject does not foreclose the chances of evaluating the modern protection policies from the SharÊÑah context. It is argued that certain SharÊÑah principles can be suitably adapted to justify the protection of traditional knowledge and address the needs of its holders. It finds, among others, that the nature of traditional knowledge as oral knowledge transmitted from one generation to another simply illustrates the original perception of knowledge in Islam and is thus qualified to be regarded as such. Further, while all knowledge belongs to Allah, Islam does not preclude the status of man as developer of new utilities for knowledge use. Therefore, holders of traditional knowledge deserve to be accorded recognition and primacy for their contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of the global biodiversity. The paper concludes that there is evidence to support the recognition of traditional knowledge, being a variant of manfaÑah as a form of al-mÉl (property) worthy of protection
ANTI-AVOIDANCE LEGISLATIONS: ISSUES & DOUBTS IN THE APPLICATION OF TAX RULES IN NIGERIA
Get PDFFor close to what seems a millennium, tax avoidance activities have plagued global tax jurisprudence especially in Nigeria where legislative and judicial solutions to it have remained illusory. This paper represents an attempt to analyse issues and doubts that trail the application of anti-avoidance provisions in Nigeria
Quantum of quality control in trademark licensing under the Nigerian law
No full textTrademark is comprised of a message about the quality of the goods to which it is connected. Accordingly, the statutory sanction for trademark licensing is circumscribed with the duty on the part of the owner to control quality of the goods of the licensee sold under his mark. The aim of this article is generally to present the weaknesses and challenges of the Nigerian provisions on quality control relating to trademark licensing, and its specific objectives include to ascertain the quantum of quality control required for valid trademark licensing. Specific issues raised in the article include the actual purport of the provisions of the Nigerian Trade Mark Act relating to quality control, whether it is certain and predictable. In particular, the terms ‘relationship’ and ‘control’ by their ordinary meanings present possible interpretive challenges for the courts, registry and practitioners alike. Among the questions to which the article will seek answers is that relating to the nature and types of relationship and control intended by the Act. Based on the assumption that product quality is the focus of the control under the provision, further inquiries about the extent and dimensions of quality and quality control are made through the cases. Relevant provisions in other countries will be examined to identify useful lessons for Nigeria
DEFAMATION AND SKIT MAKING IN NIGERIA: NAVIGATING LEGAL BOUNDARIES AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Get PDFDefamation and skit-making in Nigeria have become significant area of concern in the realm of creative expression and legal boundaries. This article explores the intersection of freedom of expression and the legal constraints faced by skit makers in Nigeria. It delves into the complexities of defamation laws, the implications for creative expression and the evolving landscape of social media content creation. Furthermore, it examines the challenges faced by content creators in navigating the legal framework while maintaining the integrity of their artistic expression. Through an analysis of relevant case studies and legal precedents, this article aims to provide insights into the delicate balance between creative freedom and legal responsibility in the context of skit-making in Nigeria. In doing this the article adopts a doctrinal method that involves analysis of primary and secondary data. Is found that many people ran vows of the legal implication of skit-making which resulted in defamatory statements.
Keywords: Skit Making, Defamation, Social Media, and Legal Framewor
Collective Management of Rights in Musical Works and Sound Recordings: A Critique of the Copyright Society of Nigeria
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Essays in honour of His Excellency, Judge Bola Abduljabbar Adesumbo Ajibola, SAN /
No full textEditorial : Safe and effective treatments are needed for cryptosporidiosis, a truly neglected tropical disease
No full textCryptosporidiosis Therapeutics Advocacy Group: : Samuel L M Arnold, PhD, University of Washington School of Pharmacy; Beatriz Baragana, PhD, University of Dundee; Lynn Barrett, University of Washington; Frederick S Buckner, MD, University of Washington; Jeremy D Burrows, Phil, Medicines for Malaria Venture; Maria A Caravedo, MD, University of Texas Medical Branch; Ryan Choi University of Washington; Robert K M Choy, PhD, PATH; Eugenio de Hostos, PhD, Calibr at Scripps Research; Thierry Diagana, PhD, Global Health,Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.; Suzanne Duce, PhD, University of Dundee; Rashidul Haque, MB, PhD, ICDDR, B; Matthew A Hulverson, University, of Washington; Christopher D Huston, MD, University of Vermont; Pui-Ying D Iroh Tam, DMed, Malawi-Liverpool Wellcome Programme; Paul Kelly, MD, TROPGAN, University of Zambin; Tom Kennedy, PhD, Eleven Bravo LLC; Ibrahim A Khalil, MPH, University of Washington; Minju Kim, University of Washington Hans Rosling Center Global Health; Poonum Korpe, MD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Benoît Laleu, PhD, Medicines for Malaria Venture; Diana Lalika, University of Washington; Fabrice Laurent, PhD, INRAE, Univ. of Tours; Case W McNamara, PhD, Calibr at Scripps Research; Marvin J Meyers, PhD, St. Louis University; Roberta M O’Connor, PhD, University of Minnesota; Kayode K Ojo, PhD, University of Washington; Philipp Olias, PhD, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen; Richard Omore, PhD, Kenya Research Institute, Center for Global Health Research; Nede Ovbiebo,University of Washington; James Platts-Mills, MD, University of Virginia; Mattie C Pawlowic, PhD, University of Dundee; William A Petri, Jr MD, PhD, University of Virginia; Gladys Queen, MS, University of Washington; Divya Rao, University of Washington; Kevin Reed, PhD, University of Dundee; Michael W Riggs, DVM, University of Arizona; Jennifer L Roxas, PhD, University of Arizona; Adam Sateriale, PhD, The Francis Crick Institute; Deborah A Schaefer, MS University of Arizona; L David Sibley, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis; Jonathan M Spector, MPH, Global Health, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.; Chris Tonkin, PhD, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research; Timilehin E Toye, BPHARM,University of Washington; Saul Tzipori, DVM, PhD,Ds, Tufts University; Timothy Wells, PhD, Medicines for Malaria Venture; A Clinton White, MD University of Texas,Medical Branch; Grace S Yang, University of Washington.International audienc
Demilitarisation Nigeria and South Africa compared
Get PDFIn sub-Saharan African countries that have made democratic transition from military
rule and military-backed authoritarian regimes, state elites have embarked upon
strategies aimed at demilitarising the new democratic political process. Demilitarisation
of the state and politics has become an imperative because it is decisive for
consolidating democratic politics and for ensuring improvements in public safety and
security. Yet the process of such demilitarisation in these countries has often generated
a paradox, whereby the reduction of the political influence of state institutions of
violence has been associatedw ith rising civil militarism and the prevalenceo f organised
violence in the wider society.
In these circumstances, taking cognisance of the dangers of civil militarism and other
forms of private violence is a priority for designing and implementing demilitarisation
strategies and other security reforms in post-authoritarian African states. Reformminded
political elites and external supporters need to be sensitive to these dangers or
risk perpetuating the shell of electoral democracy that cannot deliver the goal of human
security in the region. This dissertation explored how the current approach to
demilitarisation is related to the problem of civil militarism by examining the case
studies of Nigeria and South Africa. It explains that given the condition of the state in
Africa, demilitarisation of politics after transition from military or military-backed
authoritarianism contributes to the emergence of civil militarism. Based on this finding,
it argues for a comprehensive approach to demilitarisation as a strategy that caters to
both state and societal violence in order to mitigate the risks of civil militarism in the
process
A New Form of Authoritarianism? Rethinking Military Politics in Post-1999 Nigeria
No full textDespite the vast research that has been done on the Nigerian military, virtually all of these studies have failed to critically examine the accepted role of the military in the democratising phase. This is important because the relationship between the political elite and the military in post-military authoritarian states guarantees either democratic consolidation, or its reversal. In Nigeria, despite an appearance of significant progress in subordinating the military institution to democratic civilian authority, the military remains a crucial political actor in the polity. It appears that the military has yet to accept the core democratic principles of civilian oversight of the institution. This thesis, therefore, explores whether a new form of military authoritarianism is emerging in Nigeria, with the aim of understanding Nigeria’s military behaviour in a transitional phase, from prolonged military authoritarianism to democratisation. To examine this military behaviour, Alfred Stepan’s concept of military prerogatives that was used to understand the military’s behaviour in a transitional phase in Latin America is applied to Nigeria.
A crucial understanding of authoritarianism in Nigeria is initially discussed in this study using mainly document analysis strategy to examine whether multi-ethnic states, such as Nigeria, tend to have authoritarian systems. Six hypotheses form the core analysis of this thesis: first, that the military has retained significant military prerogatives; second, that retired military officers are gaining influential political and economic positions; third, autonomous military involvement in human rights abuses since 1999; and fourth, that civilian government oversight remains weak, and facilitates military authoritarianism. These hypotheses are primarily analysed using the elite interview technique. During the first half of 2011, the author conducted field research where serving and retired military officers were interviewed. The fifth hypothesis is that the military has intervened in politics post-1999. The examination of this hypothesis relies primarily on key security-related media reports (mostly newspaper editorials) on the military after 1999. The examination of the final hypothesis, that increases in military expenditures might facilitate a new form of military authoritarianism, relies primarily on descriptive statistical analysis. In addition, this study collated relevant historical materials that relate to the military, utilising national archival collections.
The empirical findings of this research did not identify a new form of military authoritarianism in Nigeria. The study, however, argues that the unrestricted institutional framework accorded the military has contributed significantly to authoritarian practices in the post-military era in Nigeria. This study discovered that there were similarities between the Brazilian and Nigerian militaries in regard to their military spending during their period in power. Both countries had lower defence budgets. Just as in Brazil, it appears that part of the reason the Nigerian military decided to relinquish power in 1999 had to do with its desire to gain a higher budget, something that was precluded in a military government struggling to retain a sense of legitimacy. The military needed a higher budget to modernise and re-professionalise its institution after more than a decade in power. This feature, which the Nigerian military shares with the Brazilian military, appears to justify the application to Nigeria of Alfred Stepan’s concept of military prerogatives.
Nigerian Journal of Banking and Financial Issues: INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE AND ITS IMPACT ON BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION IN SOME SELECTED STATES IN NIGERIA (2013-2022)
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