Department of Jurisprudence and International Law

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Browsing Department of Jurisprudence and International Law by Author "Yewande F. Oluwajobi"

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    Admissibility of Electronically Generated Evidence in Nigeria: History, Challenges and Prospects
    (Redeemer's University Law Journal, 2024) Yewande F. Oluwajobi
    The admissibility of electronic evidence in Nigerian courts is fairly new and came with attendant challenges and prospects. The challenges are probably due to the total exclusion of its admissibility by the Evidence Act prior to 2011 and misunderstanding of the import of the rules. In 2011, the new Evidence Act was enacted and enabled the admissibility of electronically generated evidence. This study reviewed the history, challenges and the prospects of admissibility of electronic evidence in Nigerian courts. The study adopted doctrinal legal research approach with primary and secondary sources of law such as statutory authorities including the Evidence Act 2011.The study found out that the Evidence Act failed to address the vulnerability of electronic records and other challenges of modern technological usages. In addition, the study also discovered that while the Evidence Act had addressed some of the pertinent issues on admissibility of electronic evidence, there are still many unresolved issues on electronic evidence. The study concluded by recommending that there are needs for reforms of the laws governing electronic evidence in order to meet international best practices.
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    Gender Discrimination and the International Division of Labour: A Legal Appraisal
    (Kampala Internatioanal University Law Journal, 2022) Yewande F. Oluwajobi
    Access to employment and income opportunities for women is a fundamental right. Employment is a source of self-esteem, social standing and human dignity. Discrimination in the work place denies women of this fundamental right. Gender discrimination targeted mostly towards women is a violation of civil rights, and comes in the form of unequal access to education and health care, unequal pay, sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, glass ceiling, board room discrimination and such likes. The Nigerian Constitution provides for the protection of women in every stratum and the Labour Act covers labour conditions for women. Unfortunately, the provisions are scanty and grossly inadequate, just as the available provisions are scarcely enforced. At the International level, several treaties have been made to address gender-imbalance in the workplace, but developing countries still significantly lag behind in the provision of this fundamental right. This article seeks to analyse the effects of gender inequality in the workplace vis-a-vis the legal and institutional frameworks: access the effects of discrimination on women's output in the workplace; appraise gender discrimination in the workplace; analyse the national laws and international instruments that constitute the legal frameworks for the protection of women in the workplace and finally made recommendations for employers and policy makers on gender related issues.
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    Legal Frameworks for the Sustainable Use of Outer Space for Energy Security, Equity and Prosperity for All States
    (The Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy, 2024) Yewande F. Oluwajobi
    The world energy crisis is real and this has been caused, among many reasons, by overpopulation, international wars and natural disasters. The energy shortfall and the demand for more energy options have raised worries among active players in the energy sector. The current trend is to explore renewable energy resources; however, the energy class from outer space has yet to be explored and offers a wide range of alternatives. It is crucial to note that abundant energy can be extracted from the sun, and solar energy has previously been employed on the terrestrial earth to address some energy restrictions. However, weather fluctuations significantly reduce the usefulness of solar power. One significant disadvantage of exploring and using renewable energy from outer space is the necessity for an appropriate legal and administrative framework to regulate energy-tapping activities. This research examines the factors militating against the effective use of energy from outer space. It sheds light on environmental and health laws and human considerations. It also examined the Space Treaties and other relevant Laws regulating the activities carried out in outer space. The research makes recommendations on how to tap into the use of renewable energy from outer space.
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    Sharenting, Legal Aspect of Child's Privacy Rights in the Age of Internet: Nigerian Perspective
    (Elizade University Law Journal, 2021) Yewande F. Oluwajobi
    Sharenting as a norm is popular among social media users, especially amongst parents, even though many have not adverted their minds to legal implications of sharing online. Social media platforms afford its users many privileges as well as pose both legal and security challenges. The study examined the legal implications of sharenting for parents in the Nigerian context. The study adopted both primary and secondary sources of information. The work analysed also the provisions of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 and Chapter 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In relation to the protection of the privacy of children online and identified loopholes that can make implementations of the laws difficult. The study found that whilst many parents use the social media platforms to post updates about their children, they sometimes inadvertently expose children to security risks. On the other hand, children have need for privacy that could clash with the parents' right to share thus creating clash of interest. The article examined the possibility of children employing legal means to enforce their right. Whilst there are no precedents on children suing their parents for unnecessary exposure on social media, global trends are moving in that direction. The paper calls for reforms in judicial attitude to interpretation of Section 37 of the Constitution and recommends sensitization of parents on the legal implications of sharenting.
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    The Legal Aspect of Digitalization of Privacy of Children Online
    (Redeemer’s University Nigeria, Journal of Jurisprudence & International Law, 2024) Yewande F. Oluwajobi
    The Digital world provides myriads of opportunities for people all over the world, and it is a great place for mothers to catch up and connect with their family, friends and loved ones. It has provided communities for many parents who find themselves grappling with motherhood challenges and has become an important platform for assistance and growth. However, sharing information about the child has ethical and legal consequences. This study examined the impact of digitalization on the young child and the legal consequences of the exposure. The study adopted a doctrinal approach using both primary and secondary sources of information. The study found out that most states lack comprehensive protection for children online and that the few protections in place did not take cognizance of the fact that parents do expose their children to dangers online despite the fact that that was not the intention of the parents involved. The study also recommended that new laws must be put in place to give children more protection from their parent’s actions online. The study concluded by recommending that sensitization must be done for parents on the legal implications of what they share online about their children.