Department of Law

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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 "Sovereignty"

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    The Impact of Foreign Investment on the Sovereignty of Developing Countries: An Appraisal of the China-Nigeria Bilateral Relations
    (Lead City University, 2023-12) EMMANUEL C. IBEKWE
    This research examines and critically analyses to what extent host states might use their sovereignty in a manner that may be counterproductive to the interests of foreign investors on their territory, and the extent to which international investment law can regulate transactions to the benefit of the parties. The research considers the extent to which different dispute resolution mechanisms can be used to rebalance the uneven investment relationship arising from the adverse effect of host state sovereignty. The breach of legal obligations may subject the host states to international judicial or quasi-judicial instruments and their enforcement which may ordinarily affect the traditional power of the state to control every activity within its territory. To this end, this research examines the legal obligations between the host state and foreign investors and the various types of foreign investments and the potential impact of such activities on the sovereignty of the host state. The objective underlying the research is to determine whether or not foreign investment and the circumstances surrounding the transactions relating thereto have the potential to lead developing sovereign states back into a form of neo-colonialism in the guises of international loans and infrastructure developments agreements. The study will conduct a review of the Nigerian economy, vis-à-vis the country’s trade relations with China in terms of science, technology, and infrastructure loan to determine the extent to which the activities may adversely impact the country sovereignty. To do this, the methodology adopted in this research is doctrinal that is, library oriented research. This is by an analysis of Secondary sources of data and archival study which will involve the analysis of Primary and Secondary sources of research. Keywords: International Investment, Foreign Direct Investment, Portfolio, Sovereignty, Globalization, China, Nigeria dispute resolution. Word Count: 292 words