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Article on Theoretical Underpinnings of Trust Investment Law: Juxtaposing Nigerian Law with Current Trends in Other Common Law Jurisdiction

image from https://s3.amazonaws.com/feather-client-files-aviary-prod-us-east-1/2018-03-23/1de0e862-f1ac-4605-85fd-eab7db120c04.pngDr. Larry O.C. Chukwu recently published an Article entitled, Theoretical Underpinnings of Trust Investment Law: Juxtaposing Nigerian Law with Current Trends in Other Common Law Jurisdictions. 22 Ann. Surv. Int’l & Comp. L. 73 (2017). Provided below is an abstract of the Article:

Over the centuries, common law jurists and scholars have propounded theories and principles which underpin the conduct of the investment duty of trustees. This article offers a comparative analysis of the theoretical underpinnings of trust investment law as applicable in Nigeria vis-a-vis the current trends in other jurisdictions. It concludes that the Nigerian law is hopelessly lagging behind and proffers recommendations for reform.