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Abuja Journal of Public Law (Vol. 5 No. 1, 2026)

The Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Abuja, is pleased to invite submissions for the upcoming edition of the Abuja Journal of Public Law (Vol. 5 No. 1, 2026, ISSN 2251-1431).

We welcome contributions from academics, scholars, jurists, and legal practitioners on any topic within the field of Public Law.

Submission Guidelines

  • Articles should be between 5,000 and 7,000 words.
  • Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, using British English.
  • The first page must include the title, word count, and an abstract (max 500 words).
  • Referencing must follow 2025 NALT or OSCOLA style.
  • Submit articles via email: journalofpubliclaw@uniabuja.edu.ng

Anonymous Submission Requirement

For blind review, authors submitting anonymously must place all identifying details (name, affiliation, qualifications, etc.) in a separate document, submitted alongside the anonymized manuscript.

Submission Window

30th March, 2026 – 30th May, 2026

Fees

  • ₦15,000 – Assessment Fee
  • ₦35,000 – Publication Fee (upon acceptance)

Payment Details

Account Number: 1000055285

Bank: UniAbuja MFB

Account Name: Department of Public Law Operational Account

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Call for Articles

Abuja Journal of Public Law (Vol. 5 No. 1, 2026)

The Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Abuja, is pleased to invite submissions for Volume 5 No. 1 of the Abuja Journal of Public Law (ISSN 2251-1431).

We welcome contributions from academics, scholars, jurists, and legal practitioners on any topic within the field of Public Law.

Submission Guidelines

  • Articles: 5,000 - 7,000 words
  • Original, unpublished work only
  • Times New Roman, font size 12, British English
  • Abstract (max 500 words) required
  • 2025 NALT or OSCOLA referencing style

Submission Window: 30th March, 2026 – 30th May, 2026

Email: journalofpubliclaw@uniabuja.edu.ng

Fees: ₦15,000 (Assessment) | ₦35,000 (Publication upon acceptance)

Account: 1000055285 | UniAbuja MFB | Dept. of Public Law Operational Account

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