Wisconsin International University College, Ghana is one of the earliest established private universities in Ghana. It is located at Agbogba Junction near Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It was established in January 2000 and is accredited by the National Accreditation Board as a university college and affiliated to the University of Ghana, University of Cape Coast, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and University for Development Studies.
This article examines the current situation of legal education in Nigeria and identifies significant areas where AI can enhance learning outcomes, skill development, and practical training. Through the analysis of successful global models and assessing the unique challenges faced by Nigerian law faculties, the article proposes a comprehensive framework for curriculum reform that includes AI-driven legal research tools, automated drafting software, and simulations of AI applications in practice. The article highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, combining legal training with technology and ethics, to equip students with the competencies needed in a rapidly evolving legal environment. This initiative aims to raise a generation of lawyers who are not only proficient in legal principles but also skilled at using technology to improve access to justice and efficiency in legal services across Nigeria.
The theory of technology dominance was applied in demonstrating how AI can radicalize human rights protection and increase the detection accuracy of human rights violations in IDP camps. This theory, which was proposed by scholars Steve Arnold and Vicky Sutton, distinguishes between two important concepts: dominance and reliance. While dominance refers to a situation in which the technology assumes main control over decision-making, potentially ignoring user input, dependence refers to the degree to which users incorporate recommendations from decision aids into their judgments. It was argued that AI can open a world of possibilities to the detection, investigation, and assessment of human rights violations in IDP camps, and this could be extended to environments where human rights monitoring is difficult. It was concluded that AI can be tremendously helpful as a technological solution to human rights violations in difficult environments.
Background: Chronic Low back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder, especially among older adults, and a leading cause of global disability. CLBP impacts physical abilities, quality of life, and mental health, resulting in frailty, falls, depression, and anxiety. This study explores the experiences and coping mechanisms of older adults with CLBP in Ghana.Methods: Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with older adults aged 60+ diagnosed with CLBP at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Sixteen participants were included. Thematic analysis identified recurring themes.Results: Four main themes emerged: biological, psychological, social well-being, and coping strategies. Participants used pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods, including physical therapy, rest, and traditional medicine. Some benefited from strong support systems, while others faced challenges in accessing care, financial aid, and maintaining social connections.Conclusion: The study highlights the diverse experiences of older adults with CLBP, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions and support networks to enhance their quality of life and well-being.
Studies have further shown that homophobia in Africa is often tied to British colonial laws, such as the Labouchere Amendment (Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885) that had shown contempt for sexual minorities. Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, which were former British colonies, still cling on to these colonial laws, which have long been repealed in Britain. Using a qualitative research design that will involve doctrinal research on local and international law instruments like the Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of International Human Rights Law, and case studies, it was determined that sexual minority freedom indicates the general condition of human rights in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. It was argued that the Commonwealth of Nations is a platform that could be used to engage human rights in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, since these countries share a common colonial influence in their histories. However, cultural relativist interpretations of human rights and sovereignty are impediments to the interventions of the Commonwealth. It was concluded that establishing credible commitment for the Commonwealth of Nations, will help in ensuring the capacity needed to protect the rights of sexual minorities and improving the general condition of human rights in Nigeria and Ghana.
