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The Department of Law and Jurisprudence is an academic programs and courses related to legal studies and the study of jurisprudence, which is the theory and philosophy of law. These departments often provide undergraduate and graduate degrees in law, legal studies, or related fields. They may offer courses covering various aspects of law, including constitutional law, criminal law, civil law, international law, legal theory, and more. Additionally, this departments might engage in research, publish scholarly works, and contribute to the broader legal and academic community through conferences, seminars, and collaborations with other institutions. The specific offerings and focus areas of a Department of Law and Jurisprudence can vary depending on the university and its academic priorities.

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Browsing Department of Law by Subject "Arbitration"

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    Role of Arbitration in Resolving Corporate Disputes: Nigeria and United States of America as Case Studies
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Ibrahim Olaoluwa BELLO
    Arbitration as an Alternative Dispute Mechanism has made positive impact in resolving Corporate Disputes globally. In Nigeria, the enactment of the Arbitration and Mediation Act (AMA) 2023 has made significant advancement in the legal framework for resolving corporate disputes in Nigeria and has harmonised both arbitration and mediation as central mechanisms for corporate conflict management. This research has appraised the AMA 2023 by understanding its role in resolving corporate disputes, reducing judicial interference, clarifying the jurisdiction of national courts, ensuring procedural consistency, promoting party autonomy and institutional support. The problems identified are as follows: lack of institutional readiness, inability of companies to adapt to the new regime, inadequate professional expertise, lack of unified and codified rules in arbitral proceedings, partiality and lack of independence and inadequate training and research has jolted confidence among willing parties in the corporate world. This research examined the new development made in the AMA 2023 and how the Act has benefitted the government, foreign and domestic companies in Nigeria. This study aimed at understanding the concepts and historical background of Arbitration, made a comparative analysis between the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (ACA) 2004 (now repealed) and the AMA 2023, outlined the innovations in the AMA 2023 and provided an analysis on how the new development has improved arbitral process. This study also analysed the legal and institutional framework of Arbitration in Nigeria and offered comparison between the AMA 2023 and the Federal Arbitration Act 1988 as amended of the United States of America. The research method adopted is the doctrinal and comparative method. This research provided recommendations to the Nigerian government, Arbitration Institutions and Professional Associations. Keywords: Arbitration, Arbitral Award, Corporate Dispute, Dispute Resolution, Investor- State Dispute Word Count: 271
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    THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES’ TRADE DISPUTE: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) OMOWUMI OMOTAYO OGUNKUNLE
    The study, "The Legal Framework for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Academic Staff Union of Universities' Trade Dispute: with the Theme: Challenges and Prospects,” analyses the imperfection of the litigation system in the settlement of trade disputes prescriptive by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria. Since conventional judicial processes take time, cost a lot of money and rarely produce positive results to all the parties involved, the study focuses on ADR procedures as effective means to solve disputes through arbitration and/or mediation and/or conciliation. An empirical legal research methodology with a doctrinal and qualitative emphasis was used, using case laws, statutes, journals, and opinions from experts. Evaluation of analytical content and statistical analysis of legislation such as the Trade Disputes Act and the National Industrial court regulations towards assessing the prospects of ADR in Nigeria legal system form a key part of this research. ASUU strike and litigation by the government prolong industrial action in so far as the institutions of students, staff, and the nation are concerned. Arbitration, in particular, is rather expense-efficient, fast, and adaptable in comparison with traditional lawsuits, and relationships between parties are not harmed. However, ADR enjoys little popularity in Nigerian industrial relations, has limited statutory support, and the minister has substantial control over awards. These include the following barriers: awareness, corruption, procedural and others. Therefore, the study established that ADR holds the potential of serving as an effective method of resolving ASUU related disputes and which is more effective, less hostile and fair as compared to the legal procedures. It stresses up the need for improving legal provisions of ADR, increasing recognition about ADR use and minimizing the intervention of ministers over it to address the issues of trust and its application. Such measures bet to change the Nigerians face of the conflict resolution, thereby enhancing industrial relation and stability of academics. Keywords: Arbitration, Trade Union, Disputes, Enforcement, jurisdiction, litigation, Alternative Word Count: 310
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    THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES’ TRADE DISPUTE: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) OMOWUMI OMOTAYO OGUNKUNLE
    The study, "The Legal Framework for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Academic Staff Union of Universities' Trade Dispute: with the Theme: Challenges and Prospects,” analyses the imperfection of the litigation system in the settlement of trade disputes prescriptive by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria. Since conventional judicial processes take time, cost a lot of money and rarely produce positive results to all the parties involved, the study focuses on ADR procedures as effective means to solve disputes through arbitration and/or mediation and/or conciliation. An empirical legal research methodology with a doctrinal and qualitative emphasis was used, using case laws, statutes, journals, and opinions from experts. Evaluation of analytical content and statistical analysis of legislation such as the Trade Disputes Act and the National Industrial court regulations towards assessing the prospects of ADR in Nigeria legal system form a key part of this research. ASUU strike and litigation by the government prolong industrial action in so far as the institutions of students, staff, and the nation are concerned. Arbitration, in particular, is rather expense-efficient, fast, and adaptable in comparison with traditional lawsuits, and relationships between parties are not harmed. However, ADR enjoys little popularity in Nigerian industrial relations, has limited statutory support, and the minister has substantial control over awards. These include the following barriers: awareness, corruption, procedural and others. Therefore, the study established that ADR holds the potential of serving as an effective method of resolving ASUU related disputes and which is more effective, less hostile and fair as compared to the legal procedures. It stresses up the need for improving legal provisions of ADR, increasing recognition about ADR use and minimizing the intervention of ministers over it to address the issues of trust and its application. Such measures bet to change the Nigerians face of the conflict resolution, thereby enhancing industrial relation and stability of academics. Keywords: Arbitration, Trade Union, Disputes, Enforcement, jurisdiction, litigation, Alternative Word Count: 310