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X-RAYING THE RIGHTS OF AN UNBORN CHILD UNDER THE ENGLISH COMMON LAW: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE
(Department of Jurisprudence and Public Law, Faculty of Law, Kwara State University, Malete, 2025-12-30) Khairat Eletu; Ahmed A. Muhammed-Mikaaeel; Halimat Tope Akaje
Major focus in the global discourse of rights have been on human rights. This presupposes the rights of persons who have been born alive. Little attention is paid to the rights of the unborn child under the common law jurisprudence. Hence, this paper is poised into making an enquiry into the rights of an unborn child under the English common law. In doing so, the study adopts the doctrinal method of legal research. The paper finds that there appears no consensus among scholars on when human life begins, while some opine that it is at birth, quickening is said to mark the beginning of life by some; the pro-life advocates opine that conception is the beginning of human life. The paper finds further that the underlying principle as regards the unborn child in Common law jurisdictions is the ‘born alive rule’ with an exception found in the American experience of the rule. The paper finds also that Nigerian constitutional provisions on the protection of human life vis-à-vis appropriate sanctions for violation are by extension applicable to an unborn child. The paper concludes that such rights can be overridden in the interest of the mother. The paper recommends legal jurisprudence expansion to harmonize various issues relating to the rights of an unborn child under the law.
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JUSTIFYING THE PERMISSIBILITY OF MODERN FAMILY PLANNING FOR MUSLIM PATIENTS: A JURISPRUDENTIAL ANALYSIS
(Faculty of Law, International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2025-12-30) Ahmed Abiodun Muhammed-Mikaaeel; Halimat Tope Akaje; Shehu Kazeem Hassan; Khairat Eletu
Wrong misconception regarding permissibility of the modern family planing for Muslim patients is common in Muslim societies. This resulted into negative perception to the modern family planning practice by contraception. This is further aggravated by divergent opinions of scholars breeding controversy on this subject. This prompts this study to embark on the justification of the permissibility of the modern family planing for Muslim patients via jurisprudential analysis. The study adopts doctrinal method to analyse various provisions of the Qur’an and Sunnah as well as juristic opinion about contraception under Islamic law. The study asserts that the practice of family planning is age-long, pre-dating Islamic era. It contends that Islamic legislation does not condemn the contraceptive practices but modified it. The study finds that the issue of contraception split scholars of Islamic jurisprudence into two: the antagonists and the protagonists. The study finds that both sides of the antagonists and the protagonists relied on the provisions from the sources of law to strengthening their arguments. The study finds that the position of the protagonists of the contraceptive method of family planning is in line with the objectives of Islamic law. The study finds that there is justification for the permissibility of the modern contraception for Muslim patients in line with maqasid Shari‘ah. The study recommends that Muslim patients have the duty to ascertain which type of contraceptive method is safe and devoid of risk from the medical experts while exercising their right to contraception.
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Justifying the permissibility of modern family planning for Muslim patients: A jurisprudential analysis
(Faculty of Law, International University Sarajevo, 2025-12-30) Ahmed Abiodun Muhammed-Mikaaeel; Halimat Tope Akaje; Eletu Khairat; Hassan Shehu Kazeem
Wrong misconception regarding permissibility of the modern contraception for Muslim patients is common in Muslim societies. This resulted into negative perception to the modern family planning practice by contraception. This is further aggravated by divergent opinions of scholars breeding controversy on this subject. This prompts this study to embark on the justification of the permissibility of the modern contraception for Muslim patients via jurisprudential analysis. The study adopts doctrinal method to analyse various provisions of the Qur’an and Sunnah as well as juristic opinion about contraception under Islamic law. The study asserts that the practice of family planning is age-long, pre-dating Islamic era. It contends that Islamic legislation does not condemn the contraceptive practices but modified it. The study finds that the issue of contraception split scholars of Islamic jurisprudence into two: the antagonists and the protagonists. The study finds that both sides of the antagonists and the protagonists relied on the provisions from the sources of law to strengthening their arguments. The study finds that the position of the protagonists of the contraceptive method of family planning is in line with the objectives of Islamic law. The study finds that there is justification for the permissibility of the modern contraception for Muslim patients in line with maqasid Shari‘ah. The study recommends that Muslim patients have the duty to ascertain which type of contraceptive method is safe and devoid of risk from the medical experts while exercising their rights to contraception.
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Exploring the Link Between Gender Stereotype Perceptions and Cosmetic Product Purchase Intentions: A Comparative Analysis of Nigerian Consumers in a Global Context
(Uniben Journal of Marketing, Department of Marketing, University of Benin, 2025-12-29) Adebayo Adeyemi Abdulwasiu
The study examined the effect of gender stereotyping on customer patronage of Nivea cosmetic in selected retail cosmetic outlets in Ilorin metropolis of Kwara state, Nigeria. Quantitative method was used as a research design; the population size was infinite as the study focused on customers of the 3 selected retail cosmetic stores in Ilorin, Kwara state. Godden (2004) model sample size was adopted and 246 sample size was determined, multistage sampling techniques was utilized in the study, structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the primary data. Out of the 246 copies of the questionnaire that were administered, 150 were finally retrieved and inputted for data analysis. Standard multiple regression was adopted to analyze the quantitative data. Findings from the tested hypotheses revealed that all the 2 predictor variables significantly explained the dependent variables, the test of the hypothesis at 0.05(5%) level of significance did not support HO1 and H02, with p<0.000 respectively, jointly and significantly affected customer satisfaction (β = .227, t = 2.015, p < .011, β = 0.412, t = 1.925, p = .005) and product quality (β = 0.204, t = 2.206, p = .029, β = 0.256, t = 3.416, p = .001). High customer's judgment of Nivea's product quality is not solely based on the intrinsic attributes of the cosmetics themselves. To optimize customer satisfaction, organizations should focus on implementing tailored communication training for staff, design flexible customer interaction channels and incorporate personality-focused insights into customer journey mapping. The retail service providers must prioritize training to foster gender and ageinclusive customer service, ensuring all interactions positively reinforce product quality.
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Legislative and Executive Relations in Nigeria
(The Abuja Management Review (AMR), 2025-12-15) AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele PhD; Prof Adedibu Abayomi Adegoroye; Lawal Yusuf Birisan PhD
This chapter examines the complex connection that exists between the legislative and executive branches in Nigeria, highlighting the conflicts as well as the collaboration that is necessary for efficient democratic governance. It draws attention to important issues such as legislative oversight, the balance of power and the executive branch's impact on legislative agendas. The chapter extensively uses secondary sources , including scholarly publications and government records. The chapter emphasises how collaborative governance promotes efficient policy execution, seamless budgetary procedures, and more robust democratic institutions. In Nigeria, where tensions between the executive and legislature are common, cooperation between these branches can enhance governance outcomes. Mechanisms such as consultative leadership, liaison committees and shared policy frameworks are highlighted as tools for aligning their priorities. Political party discipline and conflict resolution strategies are discussed as ways to reduce disputes and foster cohesion. The benefits of collaboration include more efficient lawmaking, enhanced accountability and political stability, all of which improve public service delivery and national development.