Browsing by Author "ASONIBARE ADELOWO STEPHEN"

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    Admissibility of Electronic Evidence Under Nigeria’s Evidence Act: A Milestone or Stumbling Block to Effective Administration of Justice?
    (Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, 2016-06-08) ASONIBARE ADELOWO STEPHEN
    It is both commonsensical and statutorily codified that a person who makes an assertion or allegation of a fact must prove same. In proving such assertion, therefore, that person is duty bound to produce evidence to substantiate his claims. The same applies to matters before the court, hence the enactment of the Evidence Act to determine and regulate how evidence should be produced and what types of evidence will be admitted by the court. The evidence can either be viva voce (oral) or documentary. By section 258(a)-(d) of the extant Evidence Act, document includes books, photographs, any disc, tape, sound track, or any device by means of which information is recorded, stored or retrievable including computer output, among others. It is worthy of note that the old Evidence Act which was repealed just as recent as 2011 had been in use for about 65 years, having been enacted and in force since 1945. In fact, as at the time of its repeal, some of its provisions had become otiose and inadequate. One of such instances is the absence of a provision that recognizes computer-generated document or evidence. Fortunately, the amended Act in 2011 brought about the improvement by introducing a new section 84 which provision now recognizes the need for admissibility of statements in documents produced by computers, otherwise known as electronic evidence. This paper shall consider the practicability of the new provision(s), as well as its inherent challenges in the light of modern realities in the Nigerian courts.
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    E- Path to Effective Justice Delivery: The Nigerian Courts in Perspective 1
    (Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, 2015-06-11) ASONIBARE ADELOWO STEPHEN; AKAJE HALIMAT TOPE
    The need to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the judicial system in Nigeria has necessitated the use of modern information and communication technology (ICT). The conventional method of justice delivery in Nigeria is marred with avoidable delays in the dispensation of justice and lack of transparency. However, the constraints of conventional methods of judicial system in Nigeria can only be solved by embracing the electronic justice system. Hence, ICT should be employed in conducting most of the activities in Nigerian Courts, considering its successful adoption and use in some other jurisdictions. This article therefore, aims at examining in extensio a way out from the conventional methods of justice delivery in the area of e-filing of court processes e.g. originating processes, Motions, addresses, briefs and other processes; e-recording of court proceedings; e-archives (to facilitate retrieval of judgments, rulings, etc); and e-probate etc. In doing so, the paper will focus on towing the path of electronic ways in enhancing effective justice delivery in the Nigerian Courts as an antidote to the delays being experienced in the service delivery associated with the conventional method. To achieve this, reliance has been placed on secondary source, emanating from books, case laws, articles in learned journals, conference papers and other relevant materials. This paper will enlighten Lawyers, Judges, Litigants and other stakeholders in the justice sector on the need to embrace E-justice delivery with the resultant effect of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the judiciary as an arm of the government in Nigeria.
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    ENHANCING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE THROUGH THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL OF NIGERIA: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF FRCN'S ROLE AND IMPACT UNDER THE FRCN (AMENDMENT) ACT 2023
    (Faculty of Law, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, 2024-12-01) ASONIBARE ADELOWO STEPHEN
    This paper presents an in-depth examination of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria's (FRCN) role in advancing corporate governance, with a particular focus on the implications of the recent revisions introduced by the FRCN(Amendment)Act 2023. The analysis delves into the progression of the FRCN's functions, emphasizing its regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement duties. The study investigates how these legislative updates are designed to fortify corporate governance structures, enhance transparency, and promote adherence among Nigerian companies. Through a review of recent legislative efforts, the paper assesses the possible FRCN's success in tackling governance issues, thereby elevating financial reporting standards, and building investor trust. The results indicate that the amendments to the FRCN Act represent a pivotal advancement in the modernization of corporate governance in Nigeria, providing valuable perspectives on its potential effects on the corporate sector.
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    ENHANCING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE THROUGH THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL OF NIGERIA: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF FRCN'S ROLE AND IMPACT UNDER THE FRCN (AMENDMENT) ACT 2023
    (Faculty of Law, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, 2024-12-01) ASONIBARE ADELOWO STEPHEN; Umoru, G.L.; Nwazi, J.N.
    This paper presents an in-depth examination of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria's (FRCN) role in advancing corporate governance, with a particular focus on the implications of the recent revisions introduced by the FRCN(Amendment)Act 2023. The analysis delves into the progression of the FRCN's functions, emphasizing its regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement duties. The study investigates how these legislative updates are designed to fortify corporate governance structures, enhance transparency, and promote adherence among Nigerian companies. Through a review of recent legislative efforts, the paper assesses the possible FRCN's success in tackling governance issues, thereby elevating financial reporting standards, and building investor trust. The results indicate that the amendments to the FRCN Act represent a pivotal advancement in the modernization of corporate governance in Nigeria, providing valuable perspectives on its potential effects on the corporate sector.