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Research paper thumbnail of An Overview of the State Pardon of Dipreye Alamieyeisegha; the Constitutionality and General Implication on the Nation Nigeria

Current Issues in Nigerian Law, Volume 3 , 2013

The Nigerian President on the 12 th day of March, 2013 granted a State Pardon to the once convict... more The Nigerian President on the 12 th day of March, 2013 granted a State Pardon to the once convicted former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha who was impeached, arrested, tried and convicted for offences bothering of Money laundering. This action and announcement to that effect caused a lot of pungent reactions from the general populace and most especially the Human rights activists whose point of reaction is the impropriety of the so-called State pardon most especially as there was no substantial or justifiable reason to so do. This presidential action generated reactions which are both negative and positive and this has resulted into several threat declaration against the Federal Government and if this is not adequately addressed, may eventually become an issue that can endanger the political stability of the Country. It is therefore an attempt to put things in the proper perspective that this work has been provoked to bring answers to many questions being agitated in peoples' mind on issues raised on this matter. Such issues to be addressed in this write-up includes; what State Pardon is all about, the essence of State pardon, the constitutionality and impropriety of granting a State Pardon to someone who was once convicted of offences bothering on Money Laundering at a time when the call for proactive actions against money laundering both locally and internationally is on the increase and very material to the economic stability of the Nation Nigeria. Finally, the paper addresses the possible legal and general implication of such state Pardon on the political and economic life of the Nation Nigeria.

Research paper thumbnail of Article-Female Gender and the Challenges of Adequate Legal Protection in Nigeria

Joseph Ayo Babalola University Law Journal, Vol 5, 2018

The twenty first century is marked with so many contending contemporary issues as it relates to h... more The twenty first century is marked with so many contending contemporary issues as it relates to human and capital development among which are gender issues, most particularly as regards the importance being attached to gender identity of the womenfolk. It is therefore this clamour that now gave birth to the several “women liberation movements” now advocating for the so-called liberation of women who nonetheless were at no time in or under any known bondage, but given consideration to the special peculiarity of their built by nature in a world that is deemed masculine are rather not adequately protected by the existing political and legal mechanism either by content or in practise. This paper provokes a positive thought as to the relevance of the womenfolk in national development particularly in Nigeria. It further highlights the various forms of discriminatory practises against the female gender vis-à-vis the adequacy of the protection provided for by the available legal instruments in securing the right and interest of the women. The paper concluded by suggesting ways by which the womenfolk can be adequately protected by the operations of the Law in order to continue to secure their indiscriminate relevance in the society in this present dispensation and further appraised the female gender as worthy models that are material for the better packaging and security of the society.

Keywords: Discrimination, Female Gender, Legal Protection.

Research paper thumbnail of Article-Female Gender and the Challenges of Adequate Legal Protection in Nigeria

The twenty first century is marked with so many contending contemporary issues as it relates to h... more The twenty first century is marked with so many contending contemporary issues as it relates to human and capital development among which are gender issues, most particularly as regards the importance being attached to gender identity of the womenfolk. It is therefore this clamour that now gave birth to the several "women liberation movements" now advocating for the so-called liberation of women who nonetheless were at no time in or under any known bondage, but given consideration to the special peculiarity of their built by nature in a world that is deemed masculine are rather not adequately protected by the existing political and legal mechanism either by content or in practise. This paper provokes a positive thought as to the relevance of the womenfolk in national development particularly in Nigeria. It further highlights the various forms of discriminatory practises against the female gender vis-à-vis the adequacy of the protection provided for by the available legal instruments in securing the right and interest of the women. The paper concluded by suggesting ways by which the womenfolk can be adequately protected by the operations of the Law in order to continue to secure their indiscriminate relevance in the society in this present dispensation and further appraised the female gender as worthy models that are material for the better packaging and security of the society.

Research paper thumbnail of An Overview of the State Pardon of Dipreye Alamieyeisegha; the Constitutionality and General Implication on the Nation Nigeria

Current Issues in Nigerian Law, Volume 3 , 2013

The Nigerian President on the 12 th day of March, 2013 granted a State Pardon to the once convict... more The Nigerian President on the 12 th day of March, 2013 granted a State Pardon to the once convicted former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha who was impeached, arrested, tried and convicted for offences bothering of Money laundering. This action and announcement to that effect caused a lot of pungent reactions from the general populace and most especially the Human rights activists whose point of reaction is the impropriety of the so-called State pardon most especially as there was no substantial or justifiable reason to so do. This presidential action generated reactions which are both negative and positive and this has resulted into several threat declaration against the Federal Government and if this is not adequately addressed, may eventually become an issue that can endanger the political stability of the Country. It is therefore an attempt to put things in the proper perspective that this work has been provoked to bring answers to many questions being agitated in peoples' mind on issues raised on this matter. Such issues to be addressed in this write-up includes; what State Pardon is all about, the essence of State pardon, the constitutionality and impropriety of granting a State Pardon to someone who was once convicted of offences bothering on Money Laundering at a time when the call for proactive actions against money laundering both locally and internationally is on the increase and very material to the economic stability of the Nation Nigeria. Finally, the paper addresses the possible legal and general implication of such state Pardon on the political and economic life of the Nation Nigeria.

Research paper thumbnail of The market for virtue: The potential and limits of corporate social responsibility

Research paper thumbnail of The false developmental promise of Corporate Social Responsibility: evidence from multinational oil companies

International Affairs, Jan 1, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of Multinationals and corporate social responsibility in developing countries: a case study of Nigeria

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental …, Jan 1, 2004

This paper aims to shed some more light on the current debate related to corporate social respons... more This paper aims to shed some more light on the current debate related to corporate social responsibility (CSR), specifically considering multinational enterprises (MNEs) and the complexities they face when dealing with international issues and a range of stakeholders. It discusses notions of CSR in the context of wider debates, including the question for whom and for what the firm exists, how responsibilities can or should be managed and by whom, and what room there is for managerial discretion. Particular attention is paid to cross-cultural differences, exploring the existing variety in ethical and societal norms relevant to MNEs: those originating from international agreements, those that are part of a so-called 'market morality' and those applicable in home and host countries. Although these norms may overlap, they can diverge as well, leaving ample room for managerial discretion in a 'moral free space'. The paper also explores recent trends, particularly the increasing importance of emerging economies such as China, which suggests that the picture is becoming even more complex, pointing at clear challenges for research and practice.

Research paper thumbnail of An Overview of the State Pardon of Dipreye Alamieyeisegha; the Constitutionality and General Implication on the Nation Nigeria

Current Issues in Nigerian Law, Volume 3 , 2013

The Nigerian President on the 12 th day of March, 2013 granted a State Pardon to the once convict... more The Nigerian President on the 12 th day of March, 2013 granted a State Pardon to the once convicted former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha who was impeached, arrested, tried and convicted for offences bothering of Money laundering. This action and announcement to that effect caused a lot of pungent reactions from the general populace and most especially the Human rights activists whose point of reaction is the impropriety of the so-called State pardon most especially as there was no substantial or justifiable reason to so do. This presidential action generated reactions which are both negative and positive and this has resulted into several threat declaration against the Federal Government and if this is not adequately addressed, may eventually become an issue that can endanger the political stability of the Country. It is therefore an attempt to put things in the proper perspective that this work has been provoked to bring answers to many questions being agitated in peoples' mind on issues raised on this matter. Such issues to be addressed in this write-up includes; what State Pardon is all about, the essence of State pardon, the constitutionality and impropriety of granting a State Pardon to someone who was once convicted of offences bothering on Money Laundering at a time when the call for proactive actions against money laundering both locally and internationally is on the increase and very material to the economic stability of the Nation Nigeria. Finally, the paper addresses the possible legal and general implication of such state Pardon on the political and economic life of the Nation Nigeria.

Research paper thumbnail of Article-Female Gender and the Challenges of Adequate Legal Protection in Nigeria

Joseph Ayo Babalola University Law Journal, Vol 5, 2018

The twenty first century is marked with so many contending contemporary issues as it relates to h... more The twenty first century is marked with so many contending contemporary issues as it relates to human and capital development among which are gender issues, most particularly as regards the importance being attached to gender identity of the womenfolk. It is therefore this clamour that now gave birth to the several “women liberation movements” now advocating for the so-called liberation of women who nonetheless were at no time in or under any known bondage, but given consideration to the special peculiarity of their built by nature in a world that is deemed masculine are rather not adequately protected by the existing political and legal mechanism either by content or in practise. This paper provokes a positive thought as to the relevance of the womenfolk in national development particularly in Nigeria. It further highlights the various forms of discriminatory practises against the female gender vis-à-vis the adequacy of the protection provided for by the available legal instruments in securing the right and interest of the women. The paper concluded by suggesting ways by which the womenfolk can be adequately protected by the operations of the Law in order to continue to secure their indiscriminate relevance in the society in this present dispensation and further appraised the female gender as worthy models that are material for the better packaging and security of the society.

Keywords: Discrimination, Female Gender, Legal Protection.

Research paper thumbnail of Article-Female Gender and the Challenges of Adequate Legal Protection in Nigeria

The twenty first century is marked with so many contending contemporary issues as it relates to h... more The twenty first century is marked with so many contending contemporary issues as it relates to human and capital development among which are gender issues, most particularly as regards the importance being attached to gender identity of the womenfolk. It is therefore this clamour that now gave birth to the several "women liberation movements" now advocating for the so-called liberation of women who nonetheless were at no time in or under any known bondage, but given consideration to the special peculiarity of their built by nature in a world that is deemed masculine are rather not adequately protected by the existing political and legal mechanism either by content or in practise. This paper provokes a positive thought as to the relevance of the womenfolk in national development particularly in Nigeria. It further highlights the various forms of discriminatory practises against the female gender vis-à-vis the adequacy of the protection provided for by the available legal instruments in securing the right and interest of the women. The paper concluded by suggesting ways by which the womenfolk can be adequately protected by the operations of the Law in order to continue to secure their indiscriminate relevance in the society in this present dispensation and further appraised the female gender as worthy models that are material for the better packaging and security of the society.

Research paper thumbnail of An Overview of the State Pardon of Dipreye Alamieyeisegha; the Constitutionality and General Implication on the Nation Nigeria

Current Issues in Nigerian Law, Volume 3 , 2013

The Nigerian President on the 12 th day of March, 2013 granted a State Pardon to the once convict... more The Nigerian President on the 12 th day of March, 2013 granted a State Pardon to the once convicted former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha who was impeached, arrested, tried and convicted for offences bothering of Money laundering. This action and announcement to that effect caused a lot of pungent reactions from the general populace and most especially the Human rights activists whose point of reaction is the impropriety of the so-called State pardon most especially as there was no substantial or justifiable reason to so do. This presidential action generated reactions which are both negative and positive and this has resulted into several threat declaration against the Federal Government and if this is not adequately addressed, may eventually become an issue that can endanger the political stability of the Country. It is therefore an attempt to put things in the proper perspective that this work has been provoked to bring answers to many questions being agitated in peoples' mind on issues raised on this matter. Such issues to be addressed in this write-up includes; what State Pardon is all about, the essence of State pardon, the constitutionality and impropriety of granting a State Pardon to someone who was once convicted of offences bothering on Money Laundering at a time when the call for proactive actions against money laundering both locally and internationally is on the increase and very material to the economic stability of the Nation Nigeria. Finally, the paper addresses the possible legal and general implication of such state Pardon on the political and economic life of the Nation Nigeria.

Research paper thumbnail of The market for virtue: The potential and limits of corporate social responsibility

Research paper thumbnail of The false developmental promise of Corporate Social Responsibility: evidence from multinational oil companies

International Affairs, Jan 1, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of Multinationals and corporate social responsibility in developing countries: a case study of Nigeria

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental …, Jan 1, 2004

This paper aims to shed some more light on the current debate related to corporate social respons... more This paper aims to shed some more light on the current debate related to corporate social responsibility (CSR), specifically considering multinational enterprises (MNEs) and the complexities they face when dealing with international issues and a range of stakeholders. It discusses notions of CSR in the context of wider debates, including the question for whom and for what the firm exists, how responsibilities can or should be managed and by whom, and what room there is for managerial discretion. Particular attention is paid to cross-cultural differences, exploring the existing variety in ethical and societal norms relevant to MNEs: those originating from international agreements, those that are part of a so-called 'market morality' and those applicable in home and host countries. Although these norms may overlap, they can diverge as well, leaving ample room for managerial discretion in a 'moral free space'. The paper also explores recent trends, particularly the increasing importance of emerging economies such as China, which suggests that the picture is becoming even more complex, pointing at clear challenges for research and practice.