Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan

Professor of Law; former Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan is a professor of law, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, and Coordinating Director of the AfCFTA Law and Policy Programme at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies.

Articles

5 articles

Analysis

Memo to the House of Representatives on the AfCFTA Domestication Bill, HB 2765

HB 2765 offers the most comprehensive framework for implementing the AfCFTA in Nigeria compared to previous bills.

27 July 2026

Analysis

Constitutional Reform in Nigeria: Key Areas and Issues for Review by the 10th National Assembly

Since the restoration of democratic rule on 29 May 1999, diverse groups of Nigerians have pressed for amendments to provisions of the 1999 Constitution seen as out of harmony with the country’s federal character.

26 May 2026

Analysis

Establishing and Managing an SPV-PPP in Nigeria’s Telecom Sector: Requirements and Selected Experiences

A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established for telecom infrastructure development in Nigeria must comply with various legal and regulatory requirements outlined in the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 and regulations issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission.

31 March 2025

Analysis

Bridging the Budget Financing Gaps by Unlocking Innovative Options for Infrastructure Financing

Africa has no shortage of ambition when it comes to infrastructure development, and the demand for financing is substantial.

20 January 2025

Analysis

Climate Litigation before the ECOWAS Court of Justice: Enforcing the Right to a Healthy Environment in West Africa

Responding effectively to climate change requires upholding the evolving concept of climate rule of law and justice, which provides for climate protection against harm as a legal duty of the State and other duty bearers.

20 January 2025