The Use of Contraceptives in Nigeria: Benefits, Challenges and Probable Solutions

This work examines the decision-making processes among couples, and explained the benefit, challenges and probable solutions to the use of contraception in Nigeria. This work is predicated on the premise that contraceptive decision-making is a complex process that involves an array of factors and structural forces that operate and intersect at different levels to influence decision-making on one hand and the dearth of legal framework to regulate the proper and correct use of contraceptives in Nigerian Reproductive Health Law on the other hand. The use of doctrinal research was employed by sourcing materials from internet, journals, and textbooks as well as statutory laws. This paper found that making informed choices on the methods of contraception posed a huge challenge which is a direct consequence of lack of quality contraceptive services or sufficient access to health facilities, misinformation and a dire absence of knowledge in some instances. This paper concluded that in order to make improvements to women’s reproductive lives, the society should have health awareness on the use of contraceptives and its benefits and promulgate a robust, comprehensive and specific regulation for the controlled use of contraceptives in Nigeria. Keywords: Contraceptives, Benefits, Prospects, Challenges, Solutions, Reproductive Health, Nigeria. DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/86-09 Publication date:June 30th 2019

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Case Study of the Nigerian Legal Sector

Sexual Harassment has been a habitual phenomenon among legal professionals. Consequently, “suffering and smiling” is the concealed solution to this challenge due to the importance of livelihood and career development. This study seeks to examine the prevalence of sexual harassment within the Nigerian legal profession, whether there is need for the victims to be protected and provided with legal structure to confidently report issue of sexual harassment, and whether there is a need for domestic law for the society. Empirical and descriptive research methods were adopted, 561 Nigerian lawyers were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. Data were collected and analyzed using frequencies, chi-square, chart, regression and correlation analysis. It revealed that there is no adequate social structure for addressing sexual harassment and prolonged exposure to sexual harassment has disguised its true effect on the victims. Thus, there is a need for professional regulation to combat sexual harassment among the lawyers. Keywords: Behavioural adaptation; Nigerian legal professionals; National Industrial Court of Nigeria; Unprofessional behaviour: Sexual harassment in the workplace DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/86-13 Publication date:June 30th 201