This paper examined the criminal justice system of Nigeria by essentially highlighting the gaps and the resultant effects of a criminal jurisprudence that was pivoted on the retributive criminal justice system only. The work conceptually analyzed the principle of restorative justice and appraised the provisions for the principle of restorative justice in the Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2015. The paradigm shift from retributive to restoration justice as provided by the Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2015 and the laudable consequences arising therefrom was underscored. To achieve the set goals the paper discussed the Nigerian Criminal Justice System, Restorative Justice in Perspective, the Innovative Provisions of the ACJA 2015 on Restorative Justice and New Direction for Criminal Justice in Nigeria. It concluded with a call on other States of the Federation to emulate the Federal Government in re-couching their criminal justice system on the principle of restorative justice.
Boko Haram is a brutal and rapaciousIslamic insurgency group which began in Maiduguri, Borno State, Northern Nigeria around 2002 and has been declared as an international terrorist organization and described as having links with a dreaded terrorist group, the Al Queda by the United States of America. The group is adverse to Western influence and education in the northern part of Nigeria, seeks to introduce Sharia law and wants to replace government rule in order to establish a Caliphate within the northern region . In an attempt to undermine the government, Boko Haram is employing all forms of guerrilla tactics to unleashhorrific and indiscriminate violence on innocent civilians. As their atrocious attacks increase, the situation in Nigeria continues to worsen with growing numbers of victims resulting in continued destruction of the social, cultural and economic infrastructure. Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to restrain the insurgent group, Boko Haram has transformed into a transcontinental danger, thereby creating more concern for the international community. This work evaluates the operational means and methods being adopted by the insurgents, the impact of their activities in Nigeria and its implications on the human and humanitarian rights of Nigerians. The paper concludes by recommending among others the need for government to focus fundamentally on addressing the underlying socio-political and economic triggers of domestic violence.
Consumer credit is debt that is obtained by persons who intend to spend the money immediately. Assessing consumer credit tells us imperative things about our economy. If consumers have the capacity to borrow effortlessly and refund those debts on time, then the economy should be stimulated and we will have growth. Consumers are the instrument and brainbox of the economy, when credit is unavailable, consumers will face foremost complications in borrowing. In this circumstance, consumers would consume less since they have less access to credit. For this reason, manufacturers will sell less, and produce less. The importance of a viable consumer credit system cannot be over emphasized. This paper hypothesizes that certain identified factors militate against the development of a strong consumer credit system in Nigeria. It examines and analyses these challenges and exposes their negative roles in the development of a strong consumer credit system. It focuses on strategies that can improve consumer access to credit facilities and concludes that there is need for a paradigmatic change. It therefore makes recommendations that can challenge Nigerian policy makers to improve on, or evolve a stronger consumer credit system.
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