JULIUS EDOBOR

The relevance of Intellectual Property protection to our day to day activities has repeatedly been shown to be a settled matter. For this reason, the dawn of information age and the advancement of technology in the reproduction of information and intellectual goods has created a favorable tool for piracy; copying and selling of another's intellectuaworks have become easy and less expensive; Copyright theft; Production of fake, Sub-standard and unlicensed products are on the increase. Hence, Copyright Piracy is a global problem, although more prevalent in developing countries like Nigeria. Copyright piracy has been recognized worldwide as an enemy of creative arts, intellectualism and creativity. It obstructs genuine investments and corrupts cultural value of a nation. Section / of the Copyright Act CAP C28 LFN 2004 makes provisions for the definition, protection, transfer, infringement of and remedy, and penalty thereof of copyright in forms of Literal, Musical, Dramatic and Sound recordings works. It is pertinent to observe that online generated materials can be classified under the category of literary works. Of greater importance, Sections 2 and 3 of the Copyright Act is to the effect that, copyright protection of any physical creative work is local, while the reach of the internet is international. The provisions o Sections 2 and 3 above presents a strenuous task for the protection of copyrights and enforcement of wrongdoings committed across the border. In respect of that, Section 2(1) of the Copyright Act provides that copyright shall be conferred by this section on every work eligible for copyright of which the authors or in the case of a work of a joint authorship, any of the authors is at the time when the work is made, a citizen, or is domiciled in Nigeria Nigeria's status as a favorable destination for foreign direct investment and a place where local creative talent can flourish is in jeopardy due to the activities of individuals who unjustifiably infringe on another's copyright works. It is in recognition of the above fundamental facts that the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), which is saddled with the responsibility of monitoring, administering and enforcing copyright laws and ensuring proper implementation of set out rules and regulations on the citizenry in the case of default seeks to fight against piracy

In family formation it is an expected occurrence to procreate. In the event that couples are unable to, it could cause heartache disappointment and deprive such individuals of joy. However with the evolution of civilization, parenthood need not be a bother as surrogacy provides a path. Reliance on history indicates that surrogacy is not a new concept as it has been in existence since the time of Abraham and is fast becoming a rising trend in recent times. In Nigeria surrogacy is gaining popularity however, it is still in its infant stage as Nigeria’s legislation neither recognizes it nor forbids it. This has created confusion and ambiguities with regards to rights and duties of parties involved. The aim of this research is to awaken Nigeria’s National Assembly to their mandate; to enact a holistic body of rules to regulate surrogacy arrangements in the country.

This project "Congestion of Cases and Adjournments - A CRITIQUE" is aimed at examining the adjudication system in Nigeria and dispensation of justice. Adjudication in Nigerian courts for the dispensation of justice is through adversary method. Under this system a litigant is required to put his case before the court and call witness, he needs to establish his points. The judge is required to look at both sides and access the strength of each party's case. But under the present dispensation of justice the price the society is being compelled to pay is delay and therefore denial of justice. “Delay in court proceeding" has led to congestion of cases in Nigerian courts, which gives negative effect on the role of the Judiciary and the society. The delay in justice represents the Judiciary's biggest problem in Nigerian legal system which is the denial of the individual right of justice. This has led to people seeking alternative means. This project will examine the judiciary as an organ. Chapter one deals with the Historical evolution of the judiciary in Nigeria. Chapter two takes up the legal framework. Chapter three X-rays the causes of delay leading to congestion and adjournment. Chapter four deals with the implications of the delay in Justice. Chapter five will proffer solutions and recommendations

The relevance of Intellectual Property protection to our day to day activities has repeat advancement of technology in the reproduction of information and intellectual goods has created a favorable tool for piracy; copying and selling of another's intellectual works have become easy and less expensive; Copyright theft; Production of fake, Sub-standard and unlicensed products are on the increase. Hence, Copyright Piracy is a global problem, although more prevalent in developingcountries like Nigeria. Copyright piracy has been recognized worldwide as an enemy of creative arts, intellectualism and creativity. It obstructs genuine investments and corrupts cultural value of a nation. Section / of the Copyright Act CAP C28 LFN 2004 makes provisions for the definition, protection, transfer, infringement of and remedy, and penalty thereof of copyright in forms of Literal, Musical, Dramatic and
Sound recordings works. It is pertinent to observe that online generated materials can be classified under the category of literary works. Of greater importance, Sections 2 and 3 of the Copyright Act is to the effect that, copyright protection of any physical creative work is local, while the reach of the internet is international. The provisions of Sections 2 and 3 above presents a strenuous task for the protection of copyrights and enforcement of wrongdoings committed across the border. In respect of that, Section 2(1) of the Copyright Act provides that copyright shall be conferred by this section on every work eligible for copyright of which
the authors or in the case of a work of a joint authorship, any of the authors is at the time when the work is made, a citizen, or is domiciled in Nigeria Nigeria's status as a favorable destination for foreign direct investment and a place where local creative talent can flourish is in jeopardy due to the activities of individuals who unjustifiably infringe on another's copyright works. It is in recognition of the above fundamental facts that the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), which is saddled with the responsibility of monitoring, 15 administering and enforcing copyright laws and ensuring proper implementation of set out rules and regulations on the citizenry in the case of default seeks to fight against piracy