While counterfeiting of goods is a global phenomenon, the Nigerian situation has witnessed a surprising surge, owing largely to the precarious economic condition of the nation. For instance, in 2020, about 70% of drugs circulated were deemed counterfeits.
Jurisdiction in Nigeria is statutorily conferred. Thus, admiralty jurisdiction as conferred on the Federal High Court refers to the power of the Court to decide claims and matters specified by the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act. Moreover, the enactment of the new Admiralty Jurisdiction Rules 2023 will no doubt enhance the effective exercise of the judicial powers of the Court.
A major impact of the Food Safety Policy is the successful passage of the Food Safety and Quality Bill passed in 2022. It is also worthy of note that the policy clearly outlined roles for each agency directly responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the policy. It should however be stated that the target for the policy’s enforcement was pegged at a benchmark of five years (2014-2019) but many of the challenges to food security continue to loom over the country
Environmental conflicts can be volatile in nature and require skill and finesse to prevent escalation. Owing to this, environmental mediation founded on neutrality, confidentiality and equality of parties is vital for the effective resolution of contemporary conflicts arising from scarcity of resources and climate change as these conflicts have the potential to affect the peace and stability of not just party communities or nations but the world as a whole.
Despite efforts evidenced by the legal framework analyzed above, child labour remains a significant issue in many parts of the world, particularly in regions with high poverty rates and limited access to education and social services.