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THE INCREASING ROLE OF EQUITABLE INTERESTS IN LAND TRANSACTIONS:
(NIL, 0000) AFOLABI,SOLOMON O.
Land law in Nigeria, like in many African nations, continues to grapple with the balance between formal legal rights and equitable interests, particularly in a landscape marked by diverse customary practices and evolving statutory frameworks. This article explores the increasing role of equitable interests in land transactions under Nigerian land law, drawing comparisons with Ethiopia’s unique approach to land tenure. In Nigeria, equitable interests often arise from informal agreements, long-standing possession, or contributions to land improvements, creating a tension with legal rights enshrined in the Land Use Act of 1978. Similarly, Ethiopia’s public land ownership system emphasizes fairness and equity, recognizing customary land rights, shared familial interests, and community claims despite the absence of formal legal documentation. The article examines the legal and equitable dimensions of landholding, the role of judicial systems in adjudicating disputes, and the socio-economic implications of prioritizing equitable interests in both nations. Using Ethiopia as a comparative framework, the discussion highlights how principles of fairness and long-standing usage—whether under formal statutes or customary practices—shape the recognition of equitable interests. Special attention is given to spousal contributions, informal settlements, and communal rights, illustrating the transformative potential of equitable principles in land administration. The analysis underscores the growing need for Nigerian land law to align with equitable considerations, not merely as a supplement to legal rights but as an integral mechanism for promoting inclusivity, justice, and sustainable land management. Drawing lessons from Ethiopia’s integration of equity in land use policies, the article advocates for reforms that balance statutory provisions with informal and customary claims, ensuring equitable access and protection for vulnerable populations in both contexts.
THE ROLE OF REGULATORY SECTORS IN ENSURING THE OPERATION OF ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
(CNBC Africa, 2026-03-21) Dr. Adeyemo, Wale Lateef
Despite enormous opportunities for social development and economic harmony in Islamic banking, Nigeria’s Islamic banking sector accounts for merely 1.7 percent of the entire banking industry. The regulatory sectors play a crucial role in promoting the Islamic banking and financial system in the country. Applying the doctrinal research method, this study examines the role of government of Nigeria’s regulatory sectors play in ensuring the operation and growth of Islamic banking and finance. It explores and analyses the legal frameworks, policies, and initiatives implemented by the regulatory sectors to address and promote the non-interest bank in the country. It sight-sees the related opportunities and risks attached in operation of Islamic banks. The study highlights the importance of integrating change considerations into Islamic financial decision-making, promoting sustainable Islamic finance, and improving communities’ income and economy initiatives. The findings of this study provide insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by the regulatory sectors in addressing Islamic banking and finance change in the financial sector and offer recommendations for policymakers and regulators.
Children’s Rights in Islamic Jurisprudence and The Phenomenon of Street Children in Mbale, Uganda
(Arab German Journal of Sharia and Law Sciences, 2025-05-25) Manswab, Mahsen Abdulrahman; Walusimbi,Abdul hafiz Musa
This study investigates the rights of children as outlined in Islamic jurisprudence, with a specific focus on the situation of street children in Mbale, Uganda. The research problem centers on the growing number of street children in the region, driven by factors such as poverty, family disintegration, and inadequate institutional support. These conditions leave children vulnerable to exploitation, neglect, and deprivation of basic needs.
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the relevance and applicability of Islamic legal principles in addressing these challenges and ensuring the protection and well-being of children in vulnerable circumstances. To achieve this, the study adopts a qualitative methodology that includes field observations, interviews with key stakeholders—such as religious leaders, social workers, and affected children—and an in-depth analysis of relevant Islamic sources, particularly the Qur’an, Hadith,and classical jurisprudential texts.
The findings reveal that approximately 4,000 street children are currently living in Mbale. Several factors lead to the rise of street children, including economic in stability, poverty, war, the breakdown of traditional values, domestic violence, and abuse, all of which drive them to live on the street. The study recommends the establishment of waqf (endowment), ṣadaqah (charity), and zakāh-funded programs, to be
administered through the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU).
These funds should support initiatives such as: (i) Islamic Ethical Rehabilitation (ii) Basic Literacy and Vocational Training (iii) Psychosocial Support and Trauma Counseling (iv) Family Reintegration and Foster Care Training (Kafālah) (v) Health and Hygiene Education Programs. These initiatives aim to restore the rights and dignity of street children in accordance with Islamic principles
ISLAMIC LITERARY AESTHETICS AND RESEARCH IN LITERATURE
(Muslim University of Morogoro, Tanzania, 2022) NKONGE,ALLY CHEUNE
This research focused on the status of literary studies and literature as an art in Islam as a form of integration of knowledge. It examines the basis of making judgment about literary texts as to which one may be considered good or bad according to Islamic Literary Aesthetics. It highlights and elaborates on the different sources of Islamic literary Aesthetics and discusses the procedures of using Islamic Literary Aesthetics in research in literature. The study demonstrates how Islamic literary aesthetics can be applied focusing on two specific texts written by Muslim authors. This study was mainly by library research spiced by interviews with specific persons where it was found necessary.The general objective of the study was that readers/learners should be able to integrate Islamic literary aesthetics with the general knowledge of research in literature. They should be able to explain the basis of making literary criticism from the Islamic point of view and be able to produce literary texts that are compliant with Islamic principles. Other objectives include the following: To provide a critical overview of the contemporary Islamic thought and practices relevant to literature. To explain the underlying world view and doctrine that serves as the foundation of literature in Islam.
To provide a source of reference to the students, academicians and practitioners in the field of Literature and Islam.
The justification for this study was that there have been literary texts in different genres which have often raised diverse reactions from Muslim communities making others wonder why it is so when the same texts are appreciated by people of other communities. It is hoped that this study will make it clear to the readers/learners how literary judgment is made according to Islamic teachings and provide guidance to potential artists on how to compose literary texts that integrate Islamic knowledge with the already existing one. This book is of great significance in the area of integration of knowledge as it combines knowledge from the disciplines of literature generally and that of Islamic studies.
The book has nine chapters each one providing enough content for a three hours lecture at university level except chapters eight and nine which have content for two lectures each, hence the whole book is designed to provide enough content for a whole semester.
Human Rights in the Control of Digital Public Space Freedom:
(Faculty of Sharia Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, 2025-06-01) Manswab, Mahsen Abdulrahman; Adang, Sonjaya; Fauzan, Ali Rasyid; Chaerul,Shaleh
Internet control has a close relationship with human rights because the digital space is becoming increasingly integral to social, political, and economic life. The purpose of this study is to discuss Internet control policies that support or hinder human rights and identify the right approach to solving problems related to existing problems. The research method adopts a normative juridical approach with a statute and conceptual approach. This study found that internet and social media regulations, namely Electronic Information and Transactions Law, have rubber articles that can be misused to limit freedom of expression, thus having implications for socio-political conditions, namely reducing people’s space to express their opinions, threatening democracy and political participation, including the implementation of Islamic Law in local governments based on Sharia. The researcher argues that a collaborative approach based on Islamic law, which includes truth and honesty (Sidiq), justice and equality (Adil), politeness and respect (Hilm), and preventing damage and conflict (Munkar), can be the most appropriate solution to solve existing problems in Indonesia. This study contributes to the formation and implementation of policies to address potential conflicts between freedom of expression and national security in Indonesia and various countries that have the same problems.