Gender Rights and Constitutional Interpretation in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction: The Promise and Paradox of Equality Nigeria, a nation of immense diversity and potential, stands at a critical juncture in its journey towards true gender equality. While its 1999 Constitution (as amended) proudly enshrines fundamental human rights, including prohibitions against discrimination, the lived realities […]

Freedom from Discrimination: Enforcement Mechanisms Discrimination, in its myriad forms, remains a pervasive challenge across the globe. It undermines human dignity, stifles potential, and perpetuates inequality, hindering the progress of individuals and societies alike. While the ideal of “freedom from discrimination” is enshrined in numerous international and national legal frameworks, the true measure of this […]

How Section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution Protects Due Process In the grand tapestry of any democratic nation, woven with threads of justice, liberty, and the rule of law, due process stands as a foundational pillar. It is the assurance that no individual shall be subjected to arbitrary power, that their rights will be respected, […]