The Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch has launched its highly anticipated publication, the NBA Ikeja Bar Journal, Volume 1 (2024). This seminal work, priced at an affordable ₦4,000, is a rich collection of thought-provoking articles, in-depth legal analyses, and cutting-edge discourse on key topics shaping the legal landscape.
The inaugural edition features nine meticulously researched articles authored by esteemed legal scholars and practitioners, addressing critical issues across diverse areas of law:
- Aviation Law: Andy M. Oji delivers a comparative analysis of the liability of aircraft financing parties in aviation accidents.
- Human Trafficking: Ogwezzy Oluwatosin examines the disturbing trend of baby factories in Nigeria.
- Dispute Resolution in Aviation: Uwakwe Abugu and Rufus Adeoluwa Olodude explore mechanisms tailored for the aviation industry.
- Online Child Pornography: Tezira Phinias Kanani dissects the challenges and prospects of tackling this crime in Tanzania.
- Expert Witnesses in Court: Faruq Abbas and Nurudeen Emmanuel scrutinize the probative value of paid expert testimony with lessons from global jurisdictions.
- Cultural Practices: Oluwatomi A. Ajayi evaluates female genital mutilation in Nigeria from a legal perspective.
- Justice Administration: Aaron Olaniyi Salau discusses the implementation challenges of electronic recording under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015.
- Judicial Efficiency: Dr. Issa Akanji Adedokun and Teri Wellington probe delays in justice administration, highlighting the role of judicial support staff.
- Customary Marriage Law: Professor Oluwakemi Adekile navigates the constitutional implications of refunding bride price in cases like Ruth Reuben v Reuben Ibrahim.
NBA Ikeja Publicity Secretary, Kayode Agbedejobi, Esq, described the journal as “an essential resource for legal professionals seeking to stay informed, expand their knowledge, and engage with contemporary legal issues.”
The journal is now available for purchase at the NBA Ikeja Secretariat. For enquiries, contact 0813 398 0926 or email info@nbaikeja.ng.
