Professor Imran Oluwole Smith
Key information
- Roles
- School of Law, Gender and Media Professorial Research Associate
- Department
- School of Law, Gender and Media
- Qualifications
- LLB (Hons), LLM (LAGOS), PhD (Ireland), SAN, FCIArb (UK) FCTI
- Building
- Russell Square: College Buildings
- Email address
- is22@soas.ac.uk
Publications
Practical approach to law of real property in Nigeria : revised edition
Smith, I.O. (2013). Lagos: (Ecowatch)
View this bookPractical Approach to Law of Real Property in Nigeria (Second Edition)
Smith, I.O. (2007). Lagos: (Ecowatch)
View this bookThe Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: Annotated (Second Edition)
Smith, I.O. (2006). Lagos: (Ecowatch)
View this bookLaw and development in Nigeria : essays in honour of Alhaji Femi Okunnu S.A.N., C.O.N.
Smith, I.O. (2004). Lagos, Nigeria: (Ecowatch)
View this bookThe Law of Real Property in Nigeria
Smith, I.O. (1995). Apapa: (The Law Centre, Lagos State University)
View this bookTaslim Olawale Elias: A Jurist of Distinction
Smith, I.O. and Alade, C.A. (1991). Lagos, Nigeria: (Lagos State University)
View this bookThe United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Financial Inclusion Agenda and the Efficacy of Security Interest over Movable Assets: The Case of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria
Smith, I.O., 2022, African Journal of International and Comparative Law (30), 2, pp 211-228
View this articleAdmissibility of unregistered Registrable land Instrument in Nigeria: Putting the Supreme Court Back on Track
Smith, I.O., 2020, Journal of Private and Property Law (37), pp 1-15
View this articlePromoting Commercial Agriculture in Nigeria Through a Reform of the Legal and Institutional Frameworks
Smith, I.O., 2018, African Journal of International and Comparative Law (26), 1, pp 64-83
View this articleLaying Ambush with a Sinister ‘Subject to Contract’ cudgel to take Advantage of a Party under an Estate Contract before Exchange : Whither Nigerian Law?
Smith, I.O., 2017, Ife Juridical Review, 2017, pp 1-26
View this articleTenancy Law in the Social Context : An appraisal of the Lagos State Tenancy Law, 2011
Smith, I.O., 2012, Journal of Private and Property Law (30), pp 1-23
View this articleThe proposed New Lands Registry Practice in Lagos State: A Review of the proposed Land Registration Law
Smith, I.O., 2011, Journal of Private and Property Law (29), pp 1-20
View this articleThe Jurisdiction and Powers of the Urban and Regional Planning Tribunal in the Federal Capital Territory : A Critical Appraisal
Smith, I.O., 2010, Journal of Private and Property Law (28), pp 1-26
View this articleStatutory requirement of Consent to mortgage transactions as an instrument of fraud in Nigeria
Smith, I.O., 2009, Journal of Private and Property Law, pp 1-18
View this articleStatutory Requirement of Consent as an Instrument of Fraud in Nigeria: The case of Ayodare and Anor v. Union Bank Plc in perspective
Smith, I.O., 2009, Journal of Private and Property Law (26), pp 1-26
View this articleRecurring Issues in the Law of Landlord and Tenant and Proceedings for Recovery of Possession in the Magistrates Courts in Lagos State
Smith, I.O., 2009, Journal of Private and Property Law (27), pp 32-46
View this articleNature and Scope of Real Property Rights in Nigeria
Smith, I.O., 2008, Law and Real Property Rights in Nigeria, pp 1-29
View this articleThe Land Use Act, right of occupancy and the distinction between legal estate and equitable interest in land
Smith, I.O., 2008, Journal of Private and Property Law (27), pp 82-89
View this articleTerrorism, Pre-emptive self defence and State Interests: What challenges for contemporary international legal order?
Smith, I.O., 2006, Amicus Curiae: Journal of the Society for Advanced Legal Studies (67), pp 14-24
View this articleTitle to land in the former Federal Capital Territory of Lagos: matters arising
Smith, I.O., 2005, Journal of Private and Property Law (25), pp 12-27
View this articlePower to make Planning Laws in a Federation: The Nigerian Experience
Smith, I.O., 2004, Journal of Private and Property Law (24), pp 14-28
View this articleSecured Credit Transactions: Current Trends and Challenges
Smith, I.O., 2003, Proceedings of the 2002 National Seminar on Banking and Allied Matters for Judges, pp 35-79
View this articleThe Relevance of Adverse Possession under the Registration of Titles Law in Lagos State
Smith, I.O., 2003, Journal of Private and Property Law (22), pp 23-42
View this articleSecured Credit Transactions: Current Trends and Challenges
Smith, I.O., 2003, The Nigerian Journal of Private and Commercial Law (3-6), pp 70-106
View this articleA Review of recent decisions of the Supreme Court on the true import of section 5(2) of the Land Use Act
Smith, I.O., 2003, Journal of Private and Property Law (23), pp 197-188
View this articleAlienation of Interest in land by a joint tenant: conceptual difficulties and legal implications
Smith, I.O., 2003, Journal of Private and Property Law (23), pp 43-52
View this articleTowards a Human Rights Convention on Persons with Disabilities: Problems and Prospects
Smith, I.O., 2002, Amicus Curiae: Journal of the Society for Advanced Legal Studies (43), pp 8-14
View this articleAgency of the Receiver in the law of mortgages: The Nature and Scope of Receiver's obligations
Smith, I.O., 2001, University of Benin Law Journal (6), pp 29-44
View this articleEffect of ouster clauses on the Application of African Charter on Human and people’s Rights under a Military Regime: The Nigerian experience
Smith, I.O., 2000, Review of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (9), 2, pp 192-205
View this articleArtificiality of Mortgage law and Agency of the Receiver: An overview
Smith, I.O., 2000, Nigerian Law and Practice Journal (4), 2, pp 14-25
View this articleAgreement not to evict tenant post possession order: A situation of tolerated trespass or a new tenancy?
Smith, I.O., 2000, The LASU Law Journal (5), pp 1-12
View this articleCorporate Social Responsibility Towards a Healthier Environment
Smith, I.O., 2000, Modern Practice Journal of Finance and Investment Law (4), 1, pp 22-40
View this articleThe jurisdiction of State High Courts and section 41 of the Land Use Act: The need for a Judicial Rethink
Smith, I.O., 1999, Nigerian Law and Practice Journal (3), 1, pp 1-17
View this articlePrivity of Contract and continuing liability of tenants in leases: Need for Reform in Nigeria
Smith, I.O., 1999, University of Benin Law Journal (4), pp 148-174
View this articleRent Control in Lagos State: An evaluation of the Rent control and Recovery of Residential Premises Edict No. 6 of 1997
Smith, I.O., 1998, Nigerian Law and Practice Journal (2), 1, pp 25-42
View this articleSecurity of title to land in Nigeria: Any hope for the future?
Smith, I.O., 1997, Law and Development, pp 45-67
View this articleEquitable mortgages and the consent provisions of the Land Use Act: A review of the decision in Okuneye v. First Bank (Nig.) Plc
Smith, I.O., 1994, The LASU Law Journal (4), pp 82-86
View this articleInability to pay debt as a ground for winding up a Company-IMB v. Speegaffs Co. (Nig.) Ltd
Smith, I.O., 1993, The LASU Law Journal (1), 1, pp 91-96
View this articleThe Scope and Application of the concept of statutory tenancy in Nigeria: A critical appraisal
Smith, I.O., 1992, The LASU Law Journal (3), 1, pp 65-80
View this articleThe Status of Customary Landlord and Tenant under the Land Use Act
Smith, I.O., 1991, The Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law (4), 17, pp 61-66
View this articleRecent judicial pronouncements on the Illiterates protection Law in Nigeria
Smith, I.O., 1991, The LASU Law Journal (2), 1, pp 95-99
View this articleThe Relevance of Ultra Vires doctrine in Nigerian Company Law: A review of the doctrine under the Companies and Allied Matters Decree 1990
Smith, I.O., 1990, Justice : a journal of contemporary legal problems (1), 8, pp 97-107
View this articleEffects of the Land Use Act on customary land tenure system in Nigeria
Smith, I.O., 1990, Justice : a journal of contemporary legal problems (2), 6, pp 119-126
View this articleThe efficacy of Agricultural Charge as a form of security in Nigeria
Smith, I.O., 1989, The Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law (2), 10.6, pp 69-73
View this articleMortgage of land in Nigeria today: A myth or reality?
Smith, I.O., 1988, LASU Jurist (1), 1, pp 22-29
View this articleThe Usefulness of the doctrine of Ultra Vires in modern company Law: Protection of investors and creditors in focus
Smith, I.O., 1988, LASU Jurist (1), 2, pp 76-82
View this articleLegal Transplant in a Developing Society: A Critical Appraisal of the Reception of English Law in Nigeria
Smith, I.O., 1987, LASU Law Publications (1), 1, pp 1-24
View this articleFifty Years of Legal education in Nigeria : challenges and next steps
Smith, I.O., (ed.) (2013). Lagos: Council of Legal Education.
View this bookThe Land Use Act: Twenty five years after
Smith, I.O., (ed.) (2004). Lagos, Nigeria: Department of Private and Property Law, University of Lagos.
View this bookSecured Credit in a Global Economy: Challenges and Prospect
Smith, I.O., (ed.) (2003). Lagos: Department of Private and Property Law, University of Lagos.
View this bookSecurity in a Global Economy : Challenges and prospects
Smith, I.O., (ed.) (2003). Lagos: Department of private and Property Law, University of Lagos.
View this bookSelected essays on the Nigerian law of landlord and tenant
Smith, I.O., (eds.), Oretuyi, S. A., (eds.) and Fagbohun, O. A., (eds.) (1996). Apapa: Law Centre, Lagos State University.
View this bookJudicial Interpretation of the Provisions of Rule 10 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners in Nigeria: A Critical Appraisal
Smith, I.O. (2019). In: Nweze, C.C., (eds.) and Ogbuinya, O.F, (eds.), Justice in the Service of Humanity : Essays in Honour of Justice Aloy Nwankwo. Enugu: Acena, pp 125-145
View this book sectionNigerian Law of Property and Trusts
Smith, I.O. (2018). International Encyclopaedia of Laws. Kluwer
View this book sectionThe Relevance of Adverse possession under the Lands Registration Law of Lagos State, 2015
Smith, I.O. (2016). Essays on Land Registration Law. Lagos: Department of private and property Law, University of Lagos, pp 1-22
View this book sectionMortgagee’s power of sale and court ordered sale under the Mortgage and Property Law of Lagos State 2012
Smith, I.O. (2014). Essays on the Mortgage and Property Law of Lagos State. Lagos: Department of Private and property Law, University of Lagos, pp 1-22
View this book sectionEvolving strategies for sustainable physical planning and development through Legislation: The Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law in focus
Smith, Imran (2013). In: Smith, I.O., (ed.), Essays on the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning Law. Lagos: Faculty of Law, University of Lagos., pp 1-27
View this book sectionNature, Scope and Limitations of Real Property Rights post Land Use Act 1978: An Overview
Smith, I.O. (2007). Law and Land Rights in Nigeria. Lagos: Faculty of Law, University of Lagos., pp 1-28
View this book sectionRisk Management in Financial Institutions: Role of the judiciary
Smith, I.O. (2004). In: Momoh, C.S., (eds.), Osimiri, Uche J, (eds.) and Umezulike, I A, (eds.), Law, Democracy and its Dividends. Enugu: Snaap Press Ltd, pp 245-270
View this book sectionResource Control in a Federation: the Nigerian Experience
Smith, I.O. (2004). In: Smith, I.O., (ed.), Law and development in Nigeria: essays in honour of Alhaji Femi Okunnu S.A.N., C.O.N.. Lagos: Ecowatch Publications, pp 107-132
View this book sectionThe Certificate of Occupancy: Nature and Value
Smith, I.O. (2003). In: Smith, I.O., (ed.), The Land Use Act: Twenty-Five Years After. Lagos: Department of Private and Property Law, University of Lagos, pp 265-297
View this book sectionGlobalisation of security: Problems and prospects
Smith, I.O. (2003). In: Smith, I.O., (ed.), Securities in a Global Economy: Challenges and Prospects. Department of Private and Property Law, University of Lagos, pp 1-26
View this book sectionSustainable Development and Environmental Diplomacy: Reconciling economic growth with environmental protection by the year 2000 and beyond
Smith, I.O. (1998). In: Simpson, Struan, (eds.) and Fagbohun, O. A., (eds.), Environmental Law and Policy. Lagos: Faculty of Law, Lagos State University, pp 244-282
View this book sectionRights in real security and creditors protection in Nigeria
Smith, I.O. (1998). In: Osunbor, Oserheimen A., (eds.), Adeogun, A.A., (eds.), Fagbohun, O. A., (eds.) and Adewopo, Adebambo, (eds.), Developments and Reforms: Nigeria's Commercial Laws. Lagos: Faculty of Law, Lagos State University, pp 137-164
View this book sectionEnforcement of Judgment in possession matters: A critical appraisal of the strange procedure in Lagos State
Smith, I.O. (1996). In: Oretuyi, S. A., (eds.), Smith, I.O., (eds.) and Fagbohun, O. A., (eds.), Selected Essays on the Nigerian Law of Landlord and Tenant. Lagos: The Law Centre, Lagos State University, pp 214-224
View this book sectionLiability of Tenants holding over: Mesne profits or compensation for use and occupation?
Smith, I.O. (1996). In: Oretuyi, S. A., (eds.), Smith, I.O., (eds.) and Fagbohun, O. A., (eds.), Selected Essays on the Nigerian Law of Landlord and Tenant. Lagos: The Law Centre Lagos State University, pp 101-113
View this book sectionRights in Real Security and Creditors protection in Nigeria
Smith, I.O.(1997). In: Seminar Series of the Department of Law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
View this conference itemSustainable Development and Environmental Diplomacy: Reconciling economic growth with environmental protection by the year 2000 and beyond
Smith, I.O.(1997). In: International Conference on "Environmental Law and Policy", 27 - 29 March 1997 :The Law Centre, Lagos State University
View this conference itemEnvironmental Pollution, dispute resolution and access to justice in Nigeria: Which way forward?
Smith, I.O.(1997). In: W.G. Hart Workshop series, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
View this conference itemReview of Emeka Chianu, 'The Law of Landlord and Tenant' Current Law Review (1994)
Smith, I.O. (1995). Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, pp 157-170
View this book reviewReview of 'Nigerian Law of Real Property: An introduction' by A.A. Utuama (Publisher: Shaneson Concise University series)
Smith, I.O. (1990). The LASU Law Journal (1) 1, pp 97-99
View this book reviewSidelining orthodoxy in quest for reality: Towards an efficient Legal Regime of Land Tenure in Nigeria
Smith, I.O. (2008).
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