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- ItemLegal 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. OluwajobiThe 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.
- ItemImpacts of Green Technology on the Promotion of Renewable Energy in Nigeria: The Imperatives of Regulatory Mechanism(The Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy, 2024) Yewande F. OluwjobiIn an attempt to address the environmental challenges associated with the extraction and burning of fossil fuels in Nigeria and other nations, special attention must be paid to the issue of renewable energy, which has been neglected in the last few decades. The main objective of this paper is to evaluate the the impact of green technologies on the promotion of renewable energy in Nigeria and the need to have a legal framework for green energy in Nigeria. The paper examined the nexus between renewable energy and green technology; it also reviewed the mechanisms for promotion of green technologies as well as the role of law in the deployment of green technologies for sustainability purposes in Nigeria. This paper adopted the doctrinal approach in analysing the impacts of green energy on Nigeria's push for renewable energy that is sustainable and environmentally friendly. This paper found that green technologies evolved from the need to address environmental concerns over greenhouse gas emissions from 'dirty energy,' in addition to efficiency in the production and use of energy. The study recommended that laws and policies should be implemented to support green energy. Impacts, Green-Technology, Promotion, Renewable-Energy
- ItemThe Legal Aspect of Digitalization of Privacy of Children Online(Redeemer’s University Nigeria, Journal of Jurisprudence & International Law, 2024) Yewande F. OluwajobiThe 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.
- ItemBiotechnology Regulatory Conundrum: Balancing Innovation and Oversight(The Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy, 2024) Yewande F. OLuwajobiThe development and application of biotechnology in Nigeria have been significantly influenced by environmental factors, with the country's unique ecological context shaping the adoption and regulation of biotechnology. Nigeria's biodiversity hot spots, such as the Niger Delta and savannas, have driven the development of biotechnology solutions for the conversation and sustainable use of natural resources. Environmental concerns, including deforestation, soil degradation, and water pollution, have also spurred the adoption of biotechnology in areas like sustainable agriculture and bio remediation. Furthermore, the impact of climate change on Nigerian agriculture has led to increased investment in climate-resilient biotechnology research and development. As a result, Nigeria's burgeoning biotechnology sector faces a regulatory conundrum as the country strives to harness the technology's potential while ensuring public safety and environmental sustainability. In Nigeria, the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), the National Environment Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) share regulatory oversight, but challenges persist. This paper examines the tension between innovation and oversight in Nigeria's biotechnology regulatory landscape, highlighting issues of institutional capacity, public engagement, and ethical considerations. A balanced approach is proposed, integrating stringent regulatory frameworks, robust public participation, and innovation-friendly policies to foster responsible biotechnology development in Nigeria. This paper employs an analytical and comparative approach, utilising the doctrinal legal research methodology, which involves scrutinising both primary and secondary sources to provide a comprehensive and insightful examination of the issue under consideration.
- ItemGender Discrimination and the International Division of Labour: A Legal Appraisal(Kampala Internatioanal University Law Journal, 2022) Yewande F. OluwajobiAccess 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.