4 research outputs found
Analysing the land use act, the grazing reserves act and the proposed Fulani cattle colonies (RUGA settlement) and NLTP
Agriculture is a major source of Nigerians livelihood, and it consists of mainly agricultural crops or plants and livestock. The farmers and herdsmen are the major stakeholders in Nigeria Agriculture. In 2011 it was said by Central Bank that Nigeria Agriculture had thepotential to grow tremendously in 2030. Despite the above, it had been observed that there had been a series of violent clashes and conflicts between the farmers and Fulani herdsmen. The reason for the conflict is as a result of accusation and counter-accusation thatthere had been land encroachment and destruction of agricultural crops by herdsmen cattle. The Fulani herdsmen also complain ofcattle theft by people residing in the host community. However, in order to curb the clashes between the farmers and Fulani herdsmen,the Federal Government of Nigeria sort to introduce Rural Grazing Area (RUGA Settlement) and National Livestock TransformationPlan (NLTP), which was widely criticized and condemned. In view of the above, this research adopted the qualitative methodology, using a doctrinal method of research. It was, therefore, concluded that there is a need to ensure that the farmers and herdsmen live inpeace, unity, and harmony in making use of the available resources for agricultural purposes. It was therefore recommended that theLand Use Act and the Grazing Reserved Act that provided adequately for grazing reserved for livestock should be duly and completely implemented.
Keywords: Land Use Act, Grazing Reserved, Land, Grazing, Cattle Colonies, Settlemen
Standardisation of the Legislation as a Follow-Up to the Constitutional Court’s Decision on Judicial Review of Omnibus Law: Standardisasi Regulasi Tindak Lanjut Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi pada Perkara Pengujian Undang-Undang Omnibus
The re-examination of the Job Creation Law in 2023 highlights a serious issue in the national legislative system, specifically the follow-up to the Constitutional Court’s (MK) decisions in judicial review cases (PUU) concerning the Omnibus Law. The urgency of this research stems from the high demand among lawmakers for drafting laws in the omnibus format and the potential for judicial review of such laws. This research contributes to addressing the follow-up to the Constitutional Court’s decisions by focusing on the choice of legislative forms as a response to these rulings. The research employs normative legal methods with conceptual, legislative, and case-based approaches. The findings emphasize the need to standardise the type of regulation to ensure the executability of the Constitutional Court’s decisions. The ideal regulatory form for implementing the Court’s rulings on the Omnibus Law is a law. Therefore, it is necessary to legitimise the use of laws as the standard form of follow-up to the Constitutional Court’s decisions on the Omnibus Law to maximise the executability of these rulings.Pengujian kembali Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja tahun 2023 menandakan sedang adanya permasalahan serius dalam sistem legislasi nasional, utamanya terkait penentuan tindak lanjut atas Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi pada perkara Pengujian Undang-Undang Omnibus. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini ialah: Pertama, mengapa perlu adanya standarisasi bentuk produk hukum sebagai tindak lanjut Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi?; Kedua, Bagaimana bentuk produk hukum ideal sebagai tindak lanjut Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi atas pengujian undang-undang omnibus?. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan konsep, perundang-undangan, dan kasus. Pembahasan dalam penelitian ini ialah bahwa standarisasi bentuk produk hukum dimaksudkan untuk menjamin eksekutabilitas Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi. Sedangkan bentuk produk hukum ideal sebagai tindak lanjut Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi ialah undang-undang dengan model fast track legislation. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini ialah perlunya legitimasi atas gagasan undang-undang sebagai bentuk tindak lanjut atas Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi pada perkara pengujian undang-undang omnibu
The causes of the Rising incidence of domestic violence in Nigeria: Proposing Judicial Separation as a Panacea
The increase in domestic violence in Nigeria has become overwhelming. However, the death of Osinachi Nwachukwu (a popular gospel artist singer), which has been linked to domestic violence, prompted the discussion of domestic violence to be more pronounced. Although several laws and institutional bodies are set up to curtail the incidence of domestic violence, there seems to be an increase in the monster in Nigeria. In this regard, this study adopts a hybrid method of research to ascertain the causes of the current increase in domestic violence in Nigeria and proposes judicial separation as a panacea. In this regard, various literature and laws were analysed concerning the suitability of judicial separation as a panacea in curtailing domestic violence. Furthermore 350 questionnaire was distributed to respondents to ascertain the causes of the current increase in domestic violence and possible solution. The study, therefore, found that alcohol abuse, psychological disorder, economic hardship, and traditional belief are some of the causes of the current increase in domestic violence in Nigeria. The study also found that judicial separation could be a viable legal tool to curtail domestic violence, given that it preserves the status quo of the marriage. Therefore, the study concludes and recommends that victims of domestic violence should open up and embrace the concept of judicial separation.
Empirical Examination of the Prospects and Challenges of the State Policing System in Nigeria
The rising insecurity in Nigeria has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the Nigerian Police Force, which operates under the control of the federal government. This has led to calls for the decentralization of policing powers to the states as a possible solution to addressing the security challenges. This study investigates the prospects and potential challenges of implementing a state policing system in Nigeria, using both doctrinal and non-doctrinal research methods. A descriptive and analytical approach was applied to interpret empirical data gathered from 1,051 questionnaires distributed to randomly selected respondents. The findings indicate that the current centralized structure of the Nigerian Police Force is inadequate for ensuring public safety. Additionally, the synthesis of the data shows that state policing holds significant potential for effectively combating insecurity in Nigeria, although issues such as corruption and lack of funding remain significant obstacles. The study concludes by recommending reforms to the existing legal framework to allow for the decentralization of policing in Nigeria.Keywords: Policing, Insecurity, State Policing, Nigerian Police Force, Police and Securit