LAW REPORTS
ALL NIGERIA LAW REPORT (All NLR)
Nigeria’s foremost and official post-colonial Law Report, with its foundation laid since 1961, the All NLR is a compilation of carefully selected landmark decisions of the Supreme Court, showcasing relevant cases that shape the Nigerian legal landscape and enhances its jurisprudence. An authoritative legal material that strengthens legal research, preserves judicial precedence and promotes the administration of justice, each reported judgment is professionally curated with headnotes, summary of facts, issues for determination, ratio decidendi, relevant statutory references and comprehensive indexes. It ensures reporting of credible and important decisions of the apex Court, and serves as a primary and highly persuasive source of binding judicial precedents for legal practitioners, judges, and academic researchers.
COURT OF APPEAL (SPECIALISED) LAW REPORT (CASLR)
A pioneering publication and a specialised Law Report that focuses exclusively on significant judgments where the Court of Appeal is the final arbiter, detailing cases arising from the National and State Houses of Assembly election petitions, labour and employment matters under the civil jurisdiction of the National Industrial Court. This publication fills an important gap in Nigerian legal literature by providing comprehensive coverage of the specialized appellate jurisprudence of the Court of Appeal.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW REPORT (FILR)
An innovative publication and compilation of Freedom of Information cases as part of the Ministry’s efforts to ensure effective implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2011. It contains landmark judgments from Nigerian courts that define the scope of the right to access public information, exemptions under the Act, obligations of public institutions and procedural requirements for enforcing the Act. It is a practical reference material for Judges, lawyers, public institutions, civil society organizations, journalists, researchers and citizens committed to transparency, accountability and good governance.
For more information, contact the Department of Law Reporting and Publication, Third Floor, Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA (LFN)
The official compilation and collection of Federal Acts, Statutes, and valid subsidiary instruments currently in force throughout the country. Prepared through an extensive review and consolidation process which harmonizes Federal enactments, incorporates amendments, removes obsolete provisions where appropriate, and presents Nigeria’s laws in a systematic and accessible format.
JUSTICE JOURNAL
An annual publication of the FMoJ, the Justice Journal is a Journal of contemporary legal issues comprising of original, rich, well researched and written articles authored by seasoned academicians and scholars from diverse legal fields, with focus on informed discussions, criticisms and appraisals of topical legal developments and trends in the polity. Interested contributors can send their articles to lawreporting.publication@justice.gov.ng.
COMPENDIUM OF JUDICIAL AUTHORITIES ON CIVIL APPEALS
A compendium of statutory and judicial authorities on civil appeals as a quick reference material and guide to State Counsel involved in the defence of civil suits against the Government, its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
For more information, contact the Department of Law Reporting and Publication, Third Floor, Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja.
4. JUSTICE NEWSLETTER
A bulletin containing a compilation of information about the various activities of the Federal Ministry of Justice through its departments, including Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) and Parastatals under its supervision, as a medium of showcasing their achievements, as well as highlighting important events within the Justice Sector.
For more information, contact the Department of Law Reporting and Publication, Third Floor, Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja.
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