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Human Rights Provision In Nigeria

This course on Human Rights Provision in Nigeria enhances knowledge about human rights, their constituents, and their impact on individuals. It explores the evolution of human rights, international protection mechanisms, and their application in Nigeria. Students will learn about fundamental objectives, directive principles of state policy, and the enforcement of human rights. The course also covers judicial activism, locus standi, and the roles of various agencies in promoting human rights.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Human RightsNigeriaConstitutionEnforcementFundamental Rights

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Human Rights

2

Historical Development of Human Rights

3

Evolution of Human Rights in Nigeria

4

Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy

5

Enforcement of Human Rights

6

Judicial Activism and Locus Standi

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Human Rights Officer

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Legal Advisor

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Policy Analyst

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Advocacy Coordinator

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Civil Rights Lawyer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)LawInternational RelationsSocial Justice

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: The Concept of Human Rights

1.5h

Unit 1: The Notion of Human Rights

1.5 study hours

•Define human rights and their importance.
•Differentiate between human rights and fundamental rights.
•Identify the protectors of human rights in Nigeria.

Week

2

Module 1: The Concept of Human Rights

1.5h

Unit 2: Historical Development of Human Rights

1.5 study hours

•Outline the historical development of human rights.
•Discuss the universality of human rights.
•Explain the different classes of human rights.

Week

3

Module 1: The Concept of Human Rights

1.5h

Unit 3: Evolution of Human Rights in Nigeria

1.5 study hours

•Discuss the evolution of human rights in Nigeria.
•Analyze the crises of human rights in contemporary Nigeria.
•Identify human rights agencies in Nigeria.

Week

4

Module 1: The Concept of Human Rights

1.5h

Unit 4: Other Rights Enforcement Agencies in Nigeria

1.5 study hours

•Describe the functions and powers of the National Human Rights Commission.
•Explain the role of the Public Complaint Commission.
•Discuss the problems faced by these commissions.

Week

5

Module 1: The Concept of Human Rights

1.5h

Unit 5: International Discourse on Human Rights

1.5 study hours

•Discuss the role of the United Nations in promoting human rights.
•Outline the contents of the International Bill of Rights.
•Explain the optional protocol of CEDAW.

Week

6

Module 2: The Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principle of State Policy

1.5h

Unit 1: Contents of Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy

1.5 study hours

•List the contents of Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution.
•Describe the Nigeria National Ethics.
•Explain the various objectives and how they work.

Week

7

Module 2: The Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principle of State Policy

1.5h

Unit 2: The Non-Justifiability of Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy

1.5 study hours

•Explain the disparity between fundamental rights and fundamental objectives.
•Discuss the imminent dangers of rights that are not justifiable.
•Explain the differences and similarities between Chapter 2 and 4 of the constitution.

Week

8

Module 2: The Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principle of State Policy

1.5h

Unit 4: Judicial Activism and Locus Standi in Nigeria

1.5 study hours

•Define the concepts of judicial activism and locus standi.
•Explain the rules of interpretation.
•Discuss the importance of judicial activism in human rights enforcement.

Week

9

Module 2: The Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principle of State Policy

1.5h

Unit 4: The African Charter on Human and People's Rights

1.5 study hours

•Explain the duties of state parties under the African Commission.
•Describe the membership of the Commission.
•Explain the petitioning procedure.

Week

10

Module 2: The Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principle of State Policy

1.5h

Unit 5: Minority Rights in Nigeria

1.5 study hours

•Explain the concept of minority rights.
•Discuss the relevance of minority rights in Nigeria.
•Analyze the historical context of minority rights in Nigeria.

Week

11

Module 3: Fundamental Human Rights in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Right to life, Right to dignity of Human person and personal liberty

1.5 study hours

•List the content of Chapter 4 of the constitution.
•Describe how these rights affect individuals.
•Explain the workings of these rights in Nigeria.

Unit 2: Right to fair hearing

1.5 study hours

•Explain the principle of fair hearing.
•Discuss the various wings of fair hearing.
•Define the concept of presumption of innocence.

Week

12

Module 3: Fundamental Human Rights in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: Right to private and family life, Right to freedom of thought conscience and religion, Right to freedom of expression and the press

1.5 study hours

•Explain the right to private and family life.
•Discuss the limitation to the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.
•Explain the right to freedom of expression and the press.

Unit 4: Right to peaceful Assembly & Association, Right to freedom of movement, freedom from Discrimination

1.5 study hours

•Explain the various restrictions to the freedom of movement.
•Describe how the right to freedom from discrimination operates.
•Discuss the right to peaceful assembly and association.

Week

13

Module 3: Fundamental Human Rights in Nigeria

1.5h

Unit 5: Right to acquire property, compulsory acquisition of property, Restriction and derogation from Fundamental Rights

1.5 study hours

•Discuss in detail the various limitations to fundamental rights.
•Explain the concept of compulsory acquisition of property.
•State in detail the right of an individual to own immovable property.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key historical developments in human rights law, focusing on landmark cases and international treaties.

2

Develop flashcards for key legal terms like 'locus standi,' 'judicial activism,' and 'ouster clause,' including real-world examples.

3

Practice essay questions comparing and contrasting fundamental rights and fundamental objectives, using specific constitutional provisions.

4

Form study groups to debate ethical dilemmas related to human rights, such as the death penalty and abortion, considering different perspectives.

5

Review past TMAs and identify recurring themes or areas where you struggled, focusing on those topics during your final revision.

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