Victor Nonso Enebeli

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• LLB LLM BL PhD
• Senior Lecturer at Rivers State University

Scientific research has shed light on the affirmation of surrogacy across different cultures and the roles people assume as they participate in this pregnancy option. The legal status of surrogacy and the conditions regulating this process mostly hamper the emergence of international principles articulating surrogacy as a solution approved by count...

Rape is a pervasive and complex issue that has long been a subject of intense legal and societal discourse, particularly in Nigeria. The traditional definition of rape, which is often centered around the use of physical force or the absence of consent, has been criticized for its narrow scope and failure to address the nuances of sexual violence. I...

The enforcement of judgments by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice poses significant challenges within its member states, mirroring issues faced by other regional judicial bodies. This paper examines the burden of enforcing ECOWAS Court judgments and draws comparative lessons from the European Court of Justice (...

In recent years, there has been an increasing use of video conferences to deliver witness testimony. It has recently been regarded as feasible for all lay or factual evidence to be delivered by video conference. The concept of witness testimony, particularly that of the deponent, as well as the rationale for examining witness statements, will be fi...

This paper provides a legal examination of the law on euthanasia and patient's autonomy in Nigeria. It explores the global legal frameworks on euthanasia, contrasting countries that have legalized it with those that have not. It analyzes Nigeria's constitutional framework and the protection of human rights, determining if euthanasia can be justifie...

In the world economy since 1950 there has been a massive liberalisation of world trade, first under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), established in 1947, and now under the auspices of the WTO which replaced the GATT in 1993. Overall, the main goal of trade liberalisation is to strengthen the domestic economy and to...

The depreciated replacement cost (DRC) method is the method employed in the assessment of the amount of compensation payable under the Land Use Act. All over the world, individuals, groups and communities have the inalienable right to own, use and enjoy and dispose property. Land remains a cherished property across the globe and is classified as a...

The attribution of the Doha Round Negotiation impasse to the way the WTO makes decision in addition with the spate of criticism against the WTO and the multilateral Trade Regime triggered the consensus principle. The alternatives proposed by scholars to replace consensus and the principle of Single Undertaking were considered. The adoption of any o...

One fundamental aspect of due diligence is that a party seeking redress in a court must ensure that the matter is brought against the proper party and that the said party on record is a juristic person. The apex court has held in plethora of cases that for a court to assume jurisdiction in a matter brought before it, the suit must be initiated by d...

This research conducts a comprehensive examination of the extradition legal framework in Nigeria and its subsequent implications in the context of international law. Extradition serves as a crucial mechanism for promoting international collaboration in criminal affairs and upholding the integrity of the global legal framework. Nigeria, being a coun...

This article explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on legal education, drawing insights from experiences in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Examining the integration of AI technologies into legal curricula, the study investigates how these advancements enhance educational methodologies, prepare students for evolvin...

Nigeria's criminal law system has seen enormous change in recent years as a consequence of new trends that have had a significant influence on both societies and legal advancements. Nigeria is not immune to these global occurrences, since the digital era has opened up new criminal frontiers. The rise of cybercrime in the country is studied in this...

This article delves into the intricate legal landscape surrounding election petitions in Nigeria, a nation grappling with the complexities of its democratic processes. Election petitions are a critical mechanism for addressing alleged electoral irregularities and ensuring the integrity of the electoral system. However, they have encountered a multi...

This article critically examined the provisions of the Nigerian Start-up Act 2022, discussed why the Act is important and highlighted the potentials the Act offers the startup ecosystem, and the nation in general. The Act aims to provide a legal and institutional framework for the development of startups in Nigeria by providing an enabling environm...

The environment is increasingly featuring as a factor in disagreements between countries in various international forums-and, indeed, the number of available forums in which these disputess can be heard is itself increasing. This is a reflection partly of the steady expansion of international environmental regulations, and obligations, partly of th...

Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has high rates of urbanization and industrialization. Nigeria as a developing country and emerging from a three-year Civil War (1967-70) was more concerned with the exploitation of its natural resources than the effect of such activities on the environment. Until recently, decisions on most large-scale...

This article examined Artificial Intelligence, looking at its challenges and opportunities for Arbitration in Nigeria. The paper aimed to highlight the opportunities for use of AI in Nigeria as well as discuss the threats an AI-compliant legal system poses to Nigerian Jurisdiction. To achieve this, discuss and content analysis approach was adopted....

Cases decided by the Supreme Court of Nigeria substantially agree that the court's power to review its decisions is limited to matters coming under the "slip rule". That rule states that the court's power to review its judgment is confined to slip correction or amendment of clerical mistakes and errors arising from accidental slip or omission in a...

The framing of issues for determination in final written addresses in a general manner, such as: "whether the Plaintiff is entitled to Judgment or to the grant of the claims as sought"; without regards to the material fact in issue in the suit is a misconception of what issue for determinate actually means. Unfortunately, many senior Legal Practiti...

In the past few decades, the global debate has been gathering momentum on the subject-matter of judicial independence. Much of the contentions have revolved round the inability of nation-states to adequately create the enabling environment for the separation of powers between the executives and the Judiciary and how, the interference of the exec...

In the past few decades, the global debate has been gathering momentum on the subject-matter of judicial independence. Much of the contentions have revolved round the inability of nation-states to adequately create the enabling environment for the separation of powers between the executives and the Judiciary and how,

The passage into law of the Nigerian local content bill is one of the significant developments for domesticating the oil and gas industry through local value additions to the local economy. The bill received presidential assent on 22 April 2010 and created a law to provide for the development of indigenous content in the Nigerian oil and gas indust...

It's indeed a remarkable feat that the information and telecommunication technology (ICT) sector has impacted human life in ways unimaginable. ICT has advanced to such an extent that man practically cannot do anything without making use of the ICT opportunities and the legal profession is not left behind. One of the major impacts of ICT in the lega...

The privatisation of its industries and utilities started in Britain in the early 1980s and since then the private sector became involved in the ownership, operation and management of public assets and the provision of infrastructure services. The era of government providing singlehandedly providing infrastructural development and facilities are lo...

The practice of conducting elections in Nigerian politics dates back to Pre-Independence particularly, after the enactment of the Clifford Constitution of 1922. After Nigeria's independence from British colonial rule in 1960, the Nation prides herself as a democratic Nation regardless of the 13 years of military interference. This, she tends to dem...

Before every general election is conducted in Nigeria, Political Parties are expected to conduct internal primary elections to choose candidates that would represent the party in the general election. This often leads to a flood gate of litigation on issues of qualification, disqualification, nomination, substitution and sponsorship of candidates f...

Nigeria's June 2019 law on piracy and other maritime offences is an important step in securing the country's coastline and seas. The Ant-Piracy law on Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences Act, 1 2019 (POMO Act) aims to 'prevent and suppress piracy, armed robbery and any other unlawful act against a ship, aircraft and any other maritime...

Execution of leases of mineral interest is one phrase that has generated concerns between citizens and government especially where it relates to oil and gas. This paper focuses on the owner of mineral interest's right to execute oil and gas leases especially in Nigeria. The laws governing ownership of mineral rights, licenses, leases and assignment...

Environmental laws are put in place to mitigate the threatening environmental problems resulting from human activities. To checkmate these human activities, courts are established by governments with jurisdictions to entertain environmental litigations to protect and redress environmental wrongs in Nigeria. The aim of this paper is to appraise...

The average Nigerian litigant who has scaled through the hurdle of instituting or defending an action in the Court of First Instance through to the Court of Appeal is faced with enormous challenges with regards to accessing the Supreme Court of Nigeria. These challenges ranges from the high cost of filing fees of the Supreme Court to the static loc...

The administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria has endured a plethora of criticisms owing to the rigidity of her enabling laws down to the prosecutorial powers of the Nigerian Police in certain criminal matters. Stakeholders in the administration of criminal justice has called for various reforms that borders on our criminal justice system, thes...

An in-depth understanding of the applicability and implications of the laws governing the environmental effects of oil and gas operations is vital for sufficient corporate planning, acquirement and divestiture investigations which propels sustainable decision making. This paper explored the legal issues connecting with crude oil waste generation an...

The Nigerian Judiciary has witnessed positive changes that borders on resolving commercial disputes out of the traditional court setting via Arbitration. In achieving this remarkable feat State and Federal Judiciaries have taken the step to establish Multi-Door Court Houses (backed by Statute) within the court premises where litigants can opt to se...

The bulk of legal actions within civil litigation is tied to the laws of contract and tort. However, in certain circumstances where the law fails, equity prevails. Thus, in the past few decades, litigants pursuing actions which cause arising from the negative externalities of crude oil production have mainly charted their parts in torts, human righ...

The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Law was necessitated by the influx of foreign direct investment in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Globalisation has heralded new approaches to the export of capital and technology from the developed to the developing countries through foreign direct investment (FDI). However, there is high deg...