Analyzing the Role of the National Human Rights Commission in Protecting Victims of Corporate and State Abuse
By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb (U.K.). The protection and promotion of human rights remain fundamental indicators of democratic legitimacy and the rule of law. In Nigeria, this responsibility rests…
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NJC Prepares to Address Judicial Misconduct Allegations
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IGP Egbetokun Orders Trial of Bayelsa Officers Over Alleged Extortion
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2025 NBA AGC Conference Fees by Category and Registration Periods
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