Environmental law, Human rights, Telecommunication law.
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Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
IS NIGERIA READY TO COMBAT ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS? A PEEP THROUGH JUDICIAL DECISIONS OF NIGERIAN COURTS Adeola Olufunke Kehinde Acta Universitatis Carolinae Iuridica, 2024 Nigeria, similar to numerous other nations across the globe, grapples with a multitude of environmental difficulties. The imperative of safeguarding the environment is considered inviolable, and any responsible nation must accord it utmost importance. The recognition and correlation between the right to address environmental issues and the rights to life and human dignity, as stated in the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, have been established by authoritative entities inside the country. In Nigeria, there exist a limited number of established authorities responsible for environmental preservation. The main objective of this study is to assess the progress made by Nigeria in the realm of environmental preservation, while also evaluating the extent to which the Nigerian government and other pertinent actors in the environmental sector adhere to court directives pertaining to environmental protection. When a court of appropriate jurisdiction issues a judgement in a specific case, it is expected that the judgement will be promptly adhered to in order to uphold the principles of the legal system. Failure to comply with court judgements poses a significant issue that requires rapid attention. This study investigates the aforementioned element in the context of evaluations pertaining to environmental conservation. In order for Nigeria to align with international standards pertaining to environmental conservation, it is imperative to adhere to the principles of the rule of law and ensure compliance with court rulings.
Legal Effects of Environmental Taxation in Tackling Greenhouse Gas Emission in Nigeria: The Need for a Comprehensive Legal Framework Adeola Olufunke Kehinde, Dauda Adeyemi Ariyoosu Adam Mickiewicz University Law Review, 2024 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions has emerged as a significant undertaking undertaken by nations worldwide, driven by the urgency to address the escalating global climate change and its widespread impacts. However, Nigeria has exhibited limited progress in tackling the challenges of climate change and other environmental issues inside its borders. This article focuses on examining environmental taxation as a potential strategy for addressing environmental concerns in Nigeria. It draws upon examples from several European countries that have effectively utilised environmental taxation as a means of achieving notable achievement in environmental protection. The study is relevant in the current context, as it is imperative to promptly explore strategies for overcoming the environmental difficulties faced by Nigeria. It is also crucial to promptly intensify the implementation of environmental taxation in Nigeria to effectively discourage individuals or entities from engaging in activities that contribute to environmental degradation. This measure will ultimately lead to a significant reduction in environmental pollution throughout the country, thereby addressing the issue of greenhouse gas emissions, which are primarily responsible for global climate change. The subject of environ mental taxes and their implications in addressing environmental concerns, particularly in the context of Nigeria, has garnered significant attention in academic discourse. Like many other nations, Nigeria has pressing environmental issues that necessitate the implementation of effective policies and regulations. In this regard, the role of environmental laws and their potential impact on mitigating climate change is the subject of scholarly investigation. This paper concludes by stating that there is no comprehensive legal framework on environmental taxation in Nigeria and thereby recommends a standardised law on environmental taxation.
UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF POLICE BRUTALITY IN NIGERIA: NEED FOR A REFORM , Dauda Adeyemi Ariyoosu, Adeola Olufunke Kehinde, , Muslim Olujide Omoleke, and Evropsky Politicky A Pravni Diskurz, 2024 For every Nigerian, the right to life and dignity of the human person are guaranteed in the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.However, it has been noted that one of the major bodies that violates these fundamental human rights of Nigerians is the Nigeria Police Force.One cannot overestimate the level of brutality meted out to Nigerians by the police, and this has adverse effects on the environment.This paper examines the Police Act, bringing out its duties and the provisions of the Constitution, which also recognises the existence of the police.It reveals the level of abuse on the part of the police while identifying that the establishment law of the police is not complied with, bringing out the inadequacies of the law.It contributes to the existing knowledge by revealing the level of inhumane treatment that citizens face with the police and the urgent need for a massive reform of the police to ensure a peaceful society and a safer environment.The methodology adopted in the study is doctrinal.Primary sources and secondary sources of law were used in the research which include various laws governing the Nigerian police force and other articles in academic journals which considered the Nigerian police force and its activities.The paper concludes that despite the efforts of the government to checkmate the activities of the police, it is noted with great concern that police brutality is still the order of the day in the country; some are reported while so many are not reported.The paper noted that fundamental rights of Nigerians are violated on a daily basis because of the activities of the Nigerian police which calls for great concern among the citizens.It was recommended that for Nigeria to be safe for its citizens, the establishment law of the police must be strictly enforced, and the erring police officers be sanctioned in accordance with the law.
APPLICABILITY OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS OF NIGERIANS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA ENVIRONS Lawyer Quarterly, 2023
An Examination of Legal Framework for Solid Waste Disposal and Management in the United Kingdom and South Africa: Lesson for Nigeria Indian Journal of Law and Justice, 2023
REFLECTION ON NIGERIA’S AIR POLLUTION REGULATIONS WITH A VIEW TO LEARNING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION Adeola Olufunke Kehinde, Ifedapo Oluwakemisola Osadola, Adebusola Awonuga Acta Universitatis Carolinae Iuridica, 2023 The effects of air pollution on all people across the globe cannot be overemphasized. It is a phenomenon that needs urgent attention from all countries of the world. Serious efforts must be made to cut down the greenhouse gas emissions by all nations so as to reduce the menace of air pollution. Various countries including developed, developing and under developed are making efforts to tighten the control of pollution so as to ensure that the rate at which people are exposed to pollutants across their cities are reduced, but in spite of all these efforts, the level of pollution all over the world seems to be going higher, Nigeria inclusive. The level of pollution in Nigeria is still very high and there seems to be no solution around the corner. The World Health Organization (WHO) has noted that each year, air pollution is responsible for nearly seven million deaths around the globe. This shows the extent to which air pollution has wrecked and is wreaking havoc on the entire world. This article is necessary at this time as it has been noted that there is no concrete legal framework in Nigeria which addresses air pollution. The existing laws regarding environmental protection are grossly inadequate to take care of the level at which air pollution is ravaging Nigeria as a country; also, the existing laws lack enforcement mechanism. There is a need for the Nigeria government to come up with a standard and adequate law to tackle the menace of air pollution in Nigeria and the country must be ready to ensure that the laws made are adequately enforced. This article examines what air pollution is all about and its effects on human beings and the Nigeria environment at large bringing out lessons Nigeria can learn from the EU.
Plastic Pollution in Nigeria: The Need for Legislation to Tackle the Menace Adeola Kehinde, Bolade Awosusi, Sunday Iyaniwura, Yahaya Ganiyu Krytyka Prawa, 2023 Collection, disposal and management of plastic waste and polythene bags is a growing problem in Nigeria. The use of plastic/polythene bags made of thin plastic film has increased significantly in recent years. The manner of disposal of these items has resulted in the degradation of the natural environment. In Nigeria, lots of plastics are used on daily basis, of which most, if not all of them, are not properly disposed of. Some of these items end up in landfills, littering the environment, harming wildlife or blocking drainages, therefore, increasing the risk of flood. This paper examines the existing laws in relation to waste management in Nigeria and the inadequacies of the existing legislation in combating this phenomenon. The doctrinal method of research was used and it is recommended that there is a need for new legislation to be enacted for Nigeria to surmount the menace of plastic pollution.
Examination of the Right of a Female Child to Inheritance: Eastern Nigeria Context Adeola Olufunke Kehinde, SUNDAY KOLAWOLE IYANIWURA, CHIKAODILI ADIMOHA Prawo I Wiez, 2022 Currently, the nation (Nigeria) is no doubt, in its worst economic periods because of the global economic downturn which brought about the economic recession (slacking of business and industrial activity). Those at the helm of affairs grapple daily with the numerous problems that are attendant on economic depression to save the country from total collapse. In addition to the economic depression is the growing cases of disputes emanating from the female child inheritance in Eastern Nigeria which covers Anambra, Abia, Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi States. The status of women has, through the ages, been a cause for grave concern in every culture and every clime. In some areas of the globe, it has passed the stage of sympathetic concern and has entered an era of aggressive feminism. In Eastern Nigeria, the right to inherit property is determined by the customary law which did not accord any recognition on a woman except as property of her husband or parents (chattel). This paper examines the right of a female child to inherit property in Eastern Nigeria, states categorically the weaknesses of customary laws in protecting the interest of a female child, the current position of Superior Courts of record in Nigeria examines both local and international instruments put together for the protection of women and makes recommendations.
Environmental Protection: Need to Comply with Environmental Impact Assessment Act to Curb Indiscriminate Telecommunication Mast Installation in Nigeria Adeola Olufunke Kehinde Prawo I Wiez, 2022 Environmental protection is non-negotiable in any part of the world, governments and relevant stakeholders should ensure that the lives of citizens are not put at unnecessary risk because of a lack of adequate environmental protection, thus, people should live in a safe and healthy environment. The author focuses on the environmental protection of residents in Nigeria since it especially affects telecommunication installation in the country. The telecommunication industry in Nigeria is fast growing over time and it has been discovered that as the industry grows, the aspect of environmental protection as it affects Environmental Impact Assessment of such installation has been neglected, thus, affecting the public health of residents in Nigeria as will be revealed in this paper. The author brings out the need to properly regulate the telecommunication sector to guarantee environmental protection for Nigerian residents.
Alternate Dispute Resolution: A Panacea to the Nigerian Judicial System Adeola Kehinde Krytyka Prawa, 2022 The role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the management of cases and disputes in Nigeria and across the globe cannot be overemphasized. The judicial arm of the government is the arm responsible for interpretation of laws in Nigeria and the judiciary’s role in preserving the rights of citizens across Nigeria also cannot be overemphasized. It ensures that the society is stable in the face of insta-bility and ensures that lawlessness is not maintained. The judiciary ensures that laws made by the legislature are obeyed by ensuring that those who violate the provisions of any established laws are punished. In doing all these, it has been established that the system of administering justice in our courts in Nigeria is extremely slow. Considering the foregoing, alternative dispute resolution as a means of settling disputes has been of tremendous help in easing the hardship of getting cases resolved through the court system. This paper examines ways through which alternative dispute resolution has assisted the Nigerian judicial system and the need to use alternative dispute resolution the more in order to ensure that number of cases handled by courts are drastically reduced. Recommendations are made at the end of the research.
