Postgraduate School
Department of Common Law Master in Common Law LL.M. Common Law
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interests |
| A. O. Sambo | Reader and Head of Department LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law |
| W. O. Egbewole | Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Public International law, Electoral Matter andJudiciary |
| H. O. Ijaiya | Professor B.A. (Ed.) (Ilorin); LL. B.(Jos); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.,M.Phil., Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife) | International Environmental Law |
| R. K. Salman | Professor LL.B. (BUK, Kano); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Human Rights, Constitutional Law, International Humanitarian Law |
| A. A. Oba | Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Legal Pluralism, Comparative Law, Human Rights Law |
| M. A. Etudaiye | Professor LL.B. (ABU, Zaria); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, International Law |
| Nimah M. Abdulraheem | Professor LL.B. (BUK, Kano); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Gender Rights Law |
| I. A. Yusuf | Professor LL.B. (Jos); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); MILR.(Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Cyber Law, Intellectual Property Law, Financial Crime, Criminal law |
| M. K. Adebayo | Professor LL. B. (Maiduguri); BL. (Lagos); LL.M., Ph.D. (Jos) | Human Rights Law, Reproductive Health Rights, Family Law, Constitutional,Administrative Law |
| B. A. Omipidan | Professor LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D.(Kuala Lumpur) | Euthanasia, Comparative Medical Law and Ethics |
| K. I. Adam | Professor NCE. (Ilorin); LL.B. (BUK, Kano); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Law of Intellectual Property,Revenue Law, Industrial Law |
| O.Y. Abdul-Hamid | Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Company Law and Corporate Governance |
| S. M. Olokooba | Professor B.A. (Hons), LL.B. (Ilorin);BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU,Ile-Ife); Ph.D., PGDE.(Ilorin) | Taxation Law, Commercial Law, International Banking Law |
| I. Imam | Professor LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Constitutional Law, Law of Evidence |
| J. O. Olatoke | Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL.(Lagos); LL.M., M.Phil.,Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife); PGDE.(UDU, Sokoto) | Private International Law, Environmental Law, International Economic Law, Criminal and Civil Litigation |
| L. A. Ayinla | Professor LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Alternative Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Law |
| Ganiat M. Olatokun | Reader LL.B. (Maiduguri); BL. (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Utara) | Reproductive Health Law |
| D. A. Ariyoosu | Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D.; PGDE. (UDU, Sokoto) | Telecommunication Law, Taxation Law, Law of Intellectual Property,Industrial Law |
| Hafast I. Sa‘adu | Reader LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL.(Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin); PGDE. (UDU, Sokoto) | Taxation Law, Investment Law, Commercial Law |
| A. O. Abdulkadir | Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D.(Kuala Lumpur) | International Maritime Law |
| M. T. Adekilekun | Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D.(Kuala Lumpur) | Procurement Law |
| A. C. Onuora-Oguno | Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M., LL.D. (Pretoria) | Human Rights Law |
| M. A. Ismail | Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D.(Kuala Lumpur) | Aviation Law |
| B. L. Ijaiya | Senior Lecturer LL..B (UDU, Sokoto); BL.(Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Biodiversity Law, Environmental Law, Land Law |
| Fatimah F. Abdulrazaq | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Maiduguri); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Child‘s Law |
| S. O. Afolabi | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL.(Abuja); LL.M., Ph.D. (ABU,Zaria) | Land, Property Law |
| Khairat O. Akanbi | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife), Ph.D.(Kuala Lumpur) | Company Law, Corporate Governance |
| Anthonia O. Ugowe | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (Manchester); Ph.D. (Dundee) | Company Law, Corporate Governance, Public Governance |
| Oluwabunmi L. Niyi-Gafar | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (Ibadan); LL.D.(Pretoria) | Human Rights Law |
| Barakat A. Raji | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Construction Law, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Human Rights Law |
| L. A. Abdulrauf | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (ABU, Zaria); BL.(Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin); LL.D. (Pretoria) | Comparative Constitutional Law, Digital rights |
| R. J. Adebimpe | Senior Lecturer PGDE. (UDU, Sokoto) LL.B.(Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Medical and Reproductive Health Law |
| Oluwatosin B. Igbayiloye | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (Ilorin); LL.D. (Pretoria) | Business, Human Rights Law |
| A. A. Daibu | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Family Law, Alternative Distpute Resolution |
| R. F. Mahmud | Lecturer I LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kwazulu Natal) | Electronic Evidence Law, Aministrative Law |
| Hameenat B. Ojibara | Lecturer I LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Portsmouth) | Family Law, Customary Law |
| I. F. Yusuph | Lecturer I LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Customary Law, Humanitarian Law |
| Oluwabusayo T. Wuraola | Lecturer I LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (Ilorin), Ph.D. (Leicester) | Environmental Law |
| S. T. Abubakar | Lecturer I LL.B. (BUK, Kano); BL.(Abuja); PGDE. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin) | Constitutional Law, Administrative Law |
| H. O. Abdulazeez | Lecturer I LL.B. (Maiduguri); BL. (Abuja); PGDE. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin) | Medical Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law |
B. Introduction
The programme is for the advancement of research and analytical skill in the relevant areas of law. The knowledge so acquired should substantially enhance their prospects of gaining employment in various capacities such as academics, professional and other areas of work where the ability t apply and advise upon legal issues is significant.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is training of high-level law graduates and researchers in Law, channeled towards human development of high skills capable of global competitiveness in the area of law.
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to stimulate excellent research and writing skills based on stronger foundation and better understanding of the role of law in a contemporary context.
Objectives:
E. Admission Requirements
The candidate is required to possess the following:
F. Duration of the Programme
The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
G. Detailed Course Description
LAW 801 Alternative Dispute Resolution and International Commercial Arbitration Law I 3 Credits
Definition, philosophy and forms of arbitration. ADR methods: juridical nature of arbitration, other ADR processes. African customary ADR practices. Core skills of ADR: providers, legal framework, and rules of ADR. Arbitration in Nigeria. Informal justice and challenges of ADR. Mediation training. Enforceability of ADR agreements. Future of ADR. 45h(T); E
LAW 802 Alternative Dispute Resolution and International Commercial Arbitration Law II 3 Credits
Principles of competence: competence, separability and arbitrability. Laws applicable to the dispute: status, qualification, appointment. Challenge of arbitrators. Powers of arbitrators. Extent of the arbitrator‘s authority. Arbitral proceedings. Forms of awards. Enforcement procedures. Relationship between arbitration and the courts. Stay of proceedings and Scott v. Avery clause. 45h(T); E
LAW 803 Comparative Company Law and Corporate Governance I 3 Credits Current issues in Nigerian Company Law. Principles of Company Law. Minority Interest. AGM as an effective organ of company. Regulatory authorities. BOD. Board Committees. Good corporate governance. Integration of stakeholders. Promotion of corporate performance. Effective regulatory frameworks. Evaluation of directors. Challenges of directors‘ excesses. 45h(T); E
LAW 804 Comparative Company Law and Corporate Governance II 3 Credits Corporate personality. Unincorporated associations. Pre-incorporation contracts. Theory of corporation; directors‘ duties. Evaluation of BOD. Minority shareholders remedies. Legal framework for corporate governance. Corporate social responsibility. Shareholders‘ rights. Shareholders‘ activism. Stakeholders. Ethics in corporate governance. Relevance of corporate governance codes. 45h(T); E
LAW 805 Industrial and Intellectual Property Law I 3 Credits International protection of intellectual property. International agreements and treaties for copyright, patent, and trademark. Basic concepts of territoriality. National treatment and minimum standards. Political and policy of intellectual property. Intellectual property and the internet. Database rights. Trade secret. 45h(T); E
LAW 806 Industrial and Intellectual Property Law II 3 Credits Contemporary industrial and intellectual property law issues. E-commerce. Business methods and software patents. Biotechnology patients and ethics. Counterfeit copyright and trademark products. Geographical indication and famous marks. Plant variety rights. Interface between intellectual property rights and anti-trust. Competition rules. 45h(T); E
LAW 807 Information and Communication Technology Law I 3 Credits Jurisdictional issues on the internet. Liability of intermediary. Internet and free speech. Privacy and data protection. E-commerce. Digital signature. Electronic payment mechanisms. Encryption and surveillance. Contemporary issues in Cyber security. Internet governance and policy issues. Digital rights management system. Cybercrime. Information technology and taxation. 45h (T); E
LAW 808 Information and Communication Technology Law II 3 Credits Telecommunication and internet. Telecommunication laws. Government and regulatory policy in telecommunications. Start-up technology companies. Telecommunications regulation. Telecommunications policy in institutional perspective. Structuring and assigning licenses. Digital television and telephone regulations. Rate regulation and universal service. Broadband jurisdiction and structuring regulation of media. 45h (T); E
LAW 809 International Law of Banking and Finance I 3 Credits International banking instruments. Rights and obligations of parties. Duties and liabilities of banks to third parties in relation to receipt and payment of money. Provision of advice. Confidentiality of information. Non-marine insurance law. Insurable interest. Nondisclosure. Subrogation. Contribution. Nigerian laws of taxation. Principles underlying the Nigerian law of taxation. 45h (T); E
LAW 810 International Law of Banking and Finance II 3 Credits
Issues in the Nigerian banking law. Policy issues under Nigeria public banking law. Supervisory practices and regulatory developments. Best international practices. Formation of contract of insurance. Classes of policies. Role of intermediaries. Warranties and conditions. Claims. Indemnity and settlement. Taxation from international and comparative perspectives. 45h (T); E
LAW 811 Law of International Institutions I 3 Credits
International institutions; definition, development, legal structures, functions and types. International judicial institutions: International Judicial Institutions with reference to the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the International Court of Justice; International Criminal Court. International administrative institutions. Quasi-legislative international institutions; International labour Organisation. 45h (T); E
LAW 812 Law of International Institutions II 3 Credits Universal international institutions: league of nations, United Nations Organisation: functions, Membership, Organisation, Jurisdiction, Powers and procedure. Regional international institutions: AU, NEPAD, OCAM, African Technical organisations; ECOWAS, the Council of Europe (CoE), EU, Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). International organisations: NATO, the Arab League. 45h (T); E
LAW 812 International Economic Law I 3 Credits Nature, concept, and principles of International Economic Law (IEL). Law and economic policy. Evolution of IEL. Development and reconstruction of the world economy. Economic sovereignty over natural resources. International monetary and development. Methodological issues in IEL. Corporate personality in international law. State trading. Adjudication of economic claims. Trade disputes settlement/resolutions (GATT/WTO mechanisms). 45h (T); E
LAW 814 International Economic Law II 3 Credits
Legal forms of cooperation in economic relations. Economic integration schemes. Treatment of foreign investors. United Nations approach to the ownership and control of natural resources. Trans-national corporations. Transfer of technology; International economic institutions. EU/ACP. IMF, IBRD, GATT/WTO, UNCTAD, EFTA, ECOWAS, ABEC, ADB. Rules of international trade. Dumping and anti-dumping policy. Implications of counter trade under GATT. 45h (T); E
LAW 815 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory I 3 Credits Theory of law. General/particularist. Jurisprudence: use, importance, domain and relevance to globalization and universality. MDGs attainment, law, development. School of jurisprudence: analytical, historical, critical legal studies, economic analysis of law. Feminism and post-feminism. African law. Legal realism. Law and morality. Sources of law. 45h (T); E
LAW 816 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory II 3 Credits Jurisprudence as ideology. Analysis of fundamental concepts: rights, duties, liabilities, ownership, possession, personality, liberty, public policy. Legal and cultural pluralism-layers of law, customary law. African law: codification, restatement, unification. Judicial thinking and analysis. 45h (T); E
LAW 817 International Environmental Law I 3 Credits Domestic, constitutional and international protection. Conservation of the environment. Statutory measures regarding environmental conservation, preservation and pollution control. International measures. 45h (T); E
LAW 818 International Environmental Law II 3 Credits International protection of a right to development. Contemporary legal and policy responses to global warming, climate change, protection of rain forests, biodiversity. Hazardous wastes and sustainable development/ 45h (T); E
LAW 819 International Human Rights Law I 3 Credits
Meaning and nature of human rights. Universalism and cultural relativism/pluralism. Perspectives of human rights: Western, African, Islamic, Asian. Cross-cultural analysis of some specific human rights norms: gender rights, Hijab, FGM, child rights, same sex relationships, hate crimes. America and international human rights. Ratification of treaties. War on terrorism. Academic freedom. 45h (T); E
LAW 820 International Human Rights Law II 3 Credits
Protection of international human rights. Analysis of major treaties. Instruments and enforcement mechanisms under the United Nations and African Regional human rights systems. Appreciation under the European human rights systems. Introduction to international humanitarian law. Role of international NGOs. 45h (T); E
LAW 821 Comparative Land Law and Development I 3 Credits Meaning, nature and scope of land ownership and control in Nigeria. Land Use Act in Nigeria and other jurisdictions. Land development and commercial estate. Negotiating, subdivision and development agreements. Analysis of investment properties. Problems of condominiums. Institutional and secondary financing. Leasing techniques. 45h (T); E
LAW 822 Comparative Land Law and Development II 3 Credits
Legal issues relating to land law: economic and social implications. Planning and property development: meaning, scope and definition. Problems of planning and control. Financial economic implication of planning. Re-zoning process. Compensation and betterment problem. 45h (T); E
LAW 823 Comparative Family Law and Succession I 3 Credits Meaning, scope and definition. Marriage institution in various legal systems. Divorce and nullity. Property allocation during marriage. Separation, maintenance and support. Sources of wills law. Scope of wills law. Choice of law. Nature of will. Testamentary contracts and promises. Use of extrinsic evidence. Gift to person and property. Testamentary freedom. 45h (T); E
LAW 824 Comparative Family Law and Succession II 3 Credits Custody. Child welfare. Adoption and guardianship. Child abuse. Mental retardation and mental illness. Intestacy. Rule in Lawe v. Lawe – the ―inherent incident Theory v. Manner of Life Theory‖. The statutes of Distribution, 1670 and 1685 and the Interstate Act 1890. The position of Beneficiaries and Distribution amongst beneficiaries. Succession in customary law. 45h (T); E
LAW 825 Comparative Constitutional and Administrative Law I 3 Credits Definitions and Comparative study of administrative institutions. Legislative and judicial powers of administration. Delegated authority. Comparative study of the essential elements/features of constitutional law of Commonwealth States and the United States of America. Constitutional development in selected African countries; Procedure and politics of constitution amendment from comparative perspectives. 45h (T); E
LAW 826 Comparative Constitutional and Administrative Law II 3 Credits Federal and unitary constitutions. Cabinet and presidential systems of government. Fundamental human rights. Independence of judiciary, judicial review. Role of traditional institutions in modern constitutions. Discretionary power in modern world. Judicial review of administrative actions. Rule of natural justice and doctrine of ultra vires. Administrative tribunals. Public Complaint Commission. Anti- corruption agencies. 45h (T); E
LAW 827 International Criminal Law and Criminology I 3 Credits Theory of crime. Crime and gender. Crime justice and law enforcement. Death penalty. Law and practice. Global crime problems. Transnational criminalization. National and international responses to terrorism. Human rights and criminal justice. Criminal justice and humanitarian law. Mentally disordered offenders. Restorative justice. Sentencing. Prison studies. Socio-legal study of crime. 45h (T); E
LAW 828 International Criminal Law and Criminology II 3 Credits Victimisation, victim policy. Theory of punishment: penology and penal meodernism. Policing. Biological, physiological and psychological theories of crimes. Women, imprisonment and punishment. Etiological criminology: anomie, strain, and sub-culture. Countering crimes. 45h (T); E
LAW 829 Advanced Comparative Medical Law and Ethics I 3 Credits Nature, sources, history of medical ethics. Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, Cap M8, Laws of the Federation, 2004. Medical Law and ethics under the Shari‘ah: rules of professional practice. Characteristics of a Muslim physician. 45h (T); E
LAW 830 Advanced Comparative Medical Law and Ethics II 3 Credits
Law of medical negligence. Standard of care. Bolam principles, Bolito‘s case, Islamic law approach. Requirements for treatments. Assisted reproductive technology. End-of-life-issues. Euthanasia. Abortion. Organ transplantation. Human cloning. Field work. 45h (T); E
LAW 831 Comparative International Maritime Law I 3 Credits History and sources. Delimitation of relevant areas. Principle of freedom of the seas. Uses of high seas. Jurisdiction over maritime areas adjacent to the coast. Access to the sea for states without seacoasts. Dispute resolution regimes. 45h (T); E
LAW 832 Comparative International Maritime Law II 3 Credits
Legal regime of the ship, crew, passengers and cargo. Legal regime of carriage by sea. Law of marine neutrality in times of war. International maritime institutions. Types, functions, organization and jurisdiction. Four Geneva conventions on the law of the Sea 1958. Third conference on the law of the sea (1980). 45h (T); E
LAW 833 Comparative Aviation Law I 3 Credits Institutions and organs for the creation and administration of air law. National organization of civil aviation. International institutions: membership-organs- functions. Non-governmental institutions. Right to fly. Legal regime of crew. Passengers, and cargo. 45h (T); E
LAW 834 Comparative Aviation Law II 3 Credits Sovereignty over the airspace. Airport and other navigational facilities. Legal regime of aircraft. Airport, other navigation facilities: licensing of aerodromes. Customs aerodromes. Liabilities arising from the operation of airport and other aerodromes. 45h (T); E
LAW 835 International Humanitarian Law I 3 Credits History, nature and development of international humanitarian law. Interface between Jus ad Bellum and Jus in Bellum. Concept of ―war‘ and ―armed conflict‖. Law of Geneva; Protection of the wounded, sick and shipwrecked at sea. Treatment of combatants and Prisoners of war. Protection of civilians during hostilities. Cultural protection. Means and methods of warfare conventional weapons, nuclear weapons, economic warfare. Law of neutrality. Protection of the environment. Belligerent occupation. 45h (T); E
LAW 836 International Humanitarian Law II 3 Credits Nature and Law of non-international armed conflicts. Implementation and enforcement mechanisms. Belligerent reprisals. War crimes trials, international law of Naval warfare. International Red cross and its functions. Recent trends in international humanitarian law. International humanitarian law in non-structured conflicts. Peace-keeping operations. African traditional and international humanitarian law. Adoption of national measures for implementation of international humanitarian law. 45h (T); E
LAW 837 Legal Research Methodology 2 Credits Principle. Methods. Approaches to legal research and writing. Selection of research topics. Research design in legal study. Research methodology and research method. Finding materials in the library. Stages of legal research. Using social research methods, referencing, formatting. Ethical issues in legal research. Tips on dissertation/project. Defence/Viva voice. 30h (T); C
LAW 838 Seminar 1 Credit
Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor by the Faculty postgraduate board is required to present a seminar. 45h (P); C
LAW 839 Dissertation 5 Credits
Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor is required to conduct research in an area approved by the Faculty Postgraduate Committee culminating in the submission of a research dissertation 225h (P); C
H. Graduation Requirements
For the award of master‘s degree in law, a candidate must have passed a total of 32 Credits comprising 8 core and 24 elective courses.
Core Courses: LAW 839(2), LAW 840(1), LAW 899(5) 8 Credits Elective Courses:
Students are to offer at least 24 Credits from the following combination: LAW 801 (3), 802 (3),
803 (3), 804 (3), 805 (3), 806 (3), 807 (3), 808 (3), 809 (3), 811 (3), 812 (3), 814 (3), 815 (3), 816
(3), 817 (3), 818 (3), 819 (3), 820 (3), 821 (3), 822 (3), 823 (3), 824 (3), 825 (3), 826 (3), 827 (3),
828 (3), 829 (3), 830 (3), 831 (3), 832 (3), 833 (3), 834 (3), 835 (3), 836 (3), 837 (2), 838 (1), 839
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Summary
Core Courses 8 Credits
Elective Courses 24 Credits
Total 32 Credits
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