This issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies touches on the Issues such as Public Policy Implications of Immunity Practice in U.S.A and Nigeria Jurisdictions, Combating the Hurdles of Prosecuting Sexual Slavery and Insurgency in Nigeria, Interrogating the Crisis of Prison Congestion in Nigeria and The Role of Law in Ensuring Equitable and Sustainable Use of Water in Africa

One of the papers, in this edition, critically explores relevant legal provisions, constitutional articles, and statutory frameworks in both the United States and Nigeria, drawing attention to their similarities and notable distinctions, particularly concerning which officials are covered and the scope of their protection. While this paper in its submission does not advocate for the outright elimination of constitutional immunity due to the risks of politically motivated lawsuits from habitual litigants, it strongly recommends that impeachment procedures, as outlined in the Constitution, should be activated in verified instances of constitutional violations.

Another paper examines the surge of sexual violence during armed conflict in Northern Nigeria, primarily driven by Boko Haram’s war, its psychological and physical toll on women and girls, and the persistent failure of the Nigerian legal system to hold perpetrators accountable due to outdated laws, lack of political will, and the absence of specialized legal frameworks. The paper therefore concludes that Nigeria must urgently reform its legal system to criminalize conflict-related sexual violence and establish special courts for effective prosecution, thus, ensuring justice for victims and survivors and by extension deterring future violations.

In sum, this issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies features many empirical and theoretical based articles which can be of great benefit to every reader.

This issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies touches on the Issues and Challenges Nigerian Hire Purchase Act, Social Justice in Contemporary Socieities, as well as Customary Land Tenure.

One of the papers, in this edition, critically examines of the Nigerian Hire Purchase Act and the limitations and imbalances therein and suggests legislative amendment to address these limitations and imbalances.

Another paper reveals that in most parts of Nigeria, rural lands are under the customary land tenure, regulated by customs and culture of the communities. It is therefore, recommended that the Land Tenure Law should adopt the operation of the customary land tenure with modifications and that the intervention on the system dislocated rural peace.

In sum, this issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies features many empirical and theoretical based articles which can be of great benefit to every reader.

This issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies touches on the Issues and Challenges concerning access to Justice in Nigeria, Concept of Automated Income Tax in Edo State Nigeria, as well as Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage in Nigeria.

One of the papers, in this edition, suggests the development of a legal system of compensation for oil pollution damage that is based on the enactment of comprehensive law for compensation for oil pollution damage and the establishment of an independent regulatory institution with powers of arbitration, and its own rules of procedure, that will facilitate prompt, adequate and fair resolution of matters of compensation for oil pollution damage.

Another paper reveals that there are incidences of tax evasion in Edo state, that though the adoption of an automated income tax system could aid in curtailing the incidence of tax evasion in the State, there are legal and socio-economic shortcomings that could hamper the Edo State automated income tax system. It is therefore, recommended and concluded with proposals for enhancing the effectiveness of the computerized individual income tax system in Edo State. The study further emphasizes the need for a strong legal framework to support technology-driven tax systems and the importance of adopting best practices from countries like the United States to mitigate tax evasion.

On the whole, this issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies features many empirical and theoretical based articles which can be of great benefit to every reader.

This issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies touches on the Role of Arbitration in Resolving Corporate Governance Dispute in Nigeria, Lagos State Land Registration Law of 2015, Implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act of Nigeria, as well as Legislative Oversight Functions in Nigeria.

One of the papers, in this edition, observes that despite the numerous advantages and successes recorded in the use of arbitration to achieve an amicable resolution of corporate governance disputes, it is still faced with some limitations. The study therefore in its conclusion, recommended various strategies that can be employed to enhance the use of arbitration in resolving corporate governance disputes.

Another paper reveals that there has been a lapse in the effective implementation of ACJA in Nigeria. It was therefore concluded and recommended that the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee set up by the ACJA of Nigeria exact their duties in check-mating the police, the office of AG of Nigeria, and the courts to ensure the maximum enforcement of their functions.

On the whole, this issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies features many empirical and theoretical based articles which can be of great benefit to every reader.