Administrative Law
THE FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE IN NIGERIA
THE FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE IN NIGERIA: LAW, ENFORCEMENT, AND THE QUEST FOR NATIONAL UNITY I. INTRODUCTION A. Background and Context Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is a complex federation comprising over 250 ethnic groups, multiple religions, and six geopolitical zones. This diversity, while a source of national strength, has historically posed significant governance challenges, including […]
Legislative Inaction and the Enforcement of Constitutional Governance in Nigeria
Legislative Inaction and the Enforcement of Constitutional Governance in Nigeria Or (Can Nigerian Legislators Be Sued for Failure to Perform Their Constitutional Duties?) 1. Introduction The National Assembly of Nigeria is vested with immense constitutional powers under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). From making laws under Section 4, to […]
Highway or Highway Robbery? A Deep Dive into the Cost, Contracts, and Controversies of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Project
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway — Briefing Highway or Highway Robbery? A Deep Dive into the Cost, Contracts, and Controversies of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Project Comprehensive legal briefing — procurement, financing, environmental compliance, property rights. Nigerian Law • Infrastructure • Environmental Law • Procurement Overview & Project Scope The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, envisioned as a 700-kilometre corridor […]
Can Nigeria Become Un-Corrupt?
Corruption in Nigeria has long been a pervasive and deeply rooted challenge, casting a shadow over governance, economic growth, and public trust. From inflated contracts and embezzled public funds to nepotism and electoral malpractice, corruption permeates virtually every sector. Yet the question remains: Can Nigeria become un-corrupt? While the journey is long and difficult, the […]
Nigeria and the Curse of Institutionalised Corruption
In Nigeria, corruption is not merely a vice—it is a way of life, embedded deep into the operating systems of state. It is institutionalised, sustained by complicit actors across all branches and levels of government, and normalized in a way that has numbed the collective conscience of a nation. From the police force to the […]