Browsing by Author "Asonibare Adelowo Stephen"

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    E- Path To Effective Justice Delivery: The Nigerian Courts In Perspective
    (Covenant University Press, 2015-06-11) Akaje Halimat Tope; Asonibare Adelowo Stephen
    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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    STAKEHOLDER THEORY AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA.
    (Faculty of Law, UNIZIK, 2026-04-11) Asonibare Adelowo Stephen; David Oluwaropo Kehinde
    Traditionally, corporate governance has been centered around shareholder dominance, which prioritizes profit maximization over community return. However, the limitations of this approach are increasingly evident, particularly in emerging economies like Nigeria, where corporate failures, environmental degradation, and social conflicts highlight the need for broader governance rethinking, hence the stakeholder theory. Closely linked to stakeholder theory is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which implements stakeholder-oriented governance. The study argues that sustainable corporate governance cannot be achieved through stakeholder paper approval or discretionary CSR practices. It further argues that although stakeholder interests and CSR are recognized, particularly in the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (CAMA), the commitments remain largely symbolic and weakly enforceable, thereby limiting their effectiveness in promoting sustainable corporate standards. Drawing on stakeholder theory, this study evaluates the continued dominance of shareholder-centred governance under the Nigeria’s governance regulatory framework. Using a doctrinal approach, this study examines how regulatory gaps, weak enforcement mechanisms, and Nigeria’s socio-economic context undermine meaningful stakeholder engagement and CSR implementation. It further explores the relevance of ESG principles, Industry 4.0 technologies, among others in strengthening transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation. It concludes that Sustainable corporate governance demands stakeholder inclusion, strong disclosure rules, and ethical leadership.
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    The Future of Bali’s Kerauhan Tradition: Legal Pluralism, Reforms, and Conflict Adjudication Challenges
    (Lembaga Contrarius Indonesia, 2026-02-25) Rahayu Farma Ismelia Mella; Ketut Sukewati Lanang Putra Perbawa; Aidonojie Paul Atagamen; Asonibare Adelowo Stephen
    This study analyzes the regulation of the kerauhan tradition in Bali within the framework of legal pluralism from a legal anthropological perspective. Balinese customary law conceptualizes kerauhan as a sacred and non-pathological spiritual phenomenon intended to preserve communal harmony and cosmic balance, whereas the national legal system is constructed upon empirical verification and rational causation. This distinction gives rise to a fundamental epistemological divergence between customary and state legal orders. The research applies an empirical juridical method with a qualitative design. It gathers data through in depth interviews with customary leaders, direct observation of ritual practices, and systematic analysis of relevant awig awig provisions. This approach enables a contextual evaluation of how plural legal systems operate in addressing incidents related to kerauhan. The findings indicate that: first, Balinese customary law recognizes and regulates kerauhan as a legitimate sacred mechanism grounded in spiritual authority and communal belief, rather than as a pathological act; second, a structural and epistemological disparity between customary and national law produces legal tension, particularly because customary dispute resolution relies on ritual validation while state institutions require material evidence and objective causation, thereby creating complexity in cases involving bodily injury or property damage; and third, modernization and tourism have commodified kerauhan, transforming it into a public spectacle and digital media content, which gradually reshapes its social meaning and influences generational perceptions. The study concludes that the development of a responsive and integrative pluralistic legal framework is necessary to accommodate indigenous epistemology while ensuring legal certainty, accountability, and substantive justice.