Browsing by Author "OYEWUNMI, Olabode A."

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    Application of the Laws of Defamation and Sedition in Nigeria's Jurisprudence: Still Relevant?
    (Journal of Advanced Research in Law and Economics,, 2017-03) IYOHA, Odianonsen Francis; OLUJOBI, Olusola Joshua; OYEWUNMI, Olabode A.
    The prevalence of defamatory and seditious statements in Nigeria prompts some degree of investigation. These actions typically occur on the platforms of radio, television, public debates, political meetings as well as other public gatherings Moreover, several persons indulge in this illegality under the 'guise' of exercising their constitutional right of expression. The objective of this paper is to ascertain the continued relevance of the law of defamation and sedition in Nigeria, coupled with a need to overhaul the legal framework in this respect. Hence, due engagement with mass media organizations and civil society groups provides a veritable mechanism to mitigate incidences of defamation and sedition.
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    Commercial Dispute Resolution: Has Arbitration Transformed Nigeria's Legal Landscape?
    (2018-03) OLUJOBI, Olusola Joshua; ADENIJI, Adenike A.; OYEWUNMI, Olabode A.; OYEWUNMI, Adebukola E.
    The adoption of arbitration in the light of its well established attributes promotes confidence levels in the general businesses environment, enhances institutional trust, whilst also developing practical compromise resolution mechanisms. However, Nigeria, a developing economy has not matched policy intent with commercial realities, particularly in terms of broad based integration and utilization of arbitral tools. This trend is not sustainable in the light of the renewed efforts to promote enhanced justice delivery; lower administrative costs and the urgent need to optimize the capabilities of the judicial arm of government. The paper assessed specific arbitral provisions of selected, State High Court Civil Procedures Rules, and on this basis critiqued the arbitral visibility and incorporation relative to established legal processes. Amongst other salient issues, a robust application of arbitration is recommended especially in view of the peculiarities of Nigeria's legal processes, judicial institutions, evolving political and social-economic indicators.