Nationality And Citizenship In The Laws of Nigeria: Acquisition And Loss of Nigerian Citizenship With a Comparative Analysis of The Laws of Other Nations

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1 Public law & Private Law, international Private Law, International Law, Law, Qom University, Qom, Iran IR

2 International Law, Law, University of Qom, Qom, Iran IR

10.22091/ijicl.2024.11142.1101

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In the international realm, specifying a nation with a perfect nationality law and citizenship policy is rare, as issues arise daily in unforeseen spheres.

This article aims to discuss some of these issues that aren’t just from nations but rather are global ones by randomly selecting six nations and analyzing each of their laws and policies on acquisition and loss of citizenship. The primary objective of this study is to enhance the understanding of citizenship from both domestic and international perspectives and help clarify states’ positions on these issues. Through its analysis, the article highlights important nuances in a vast legal framework that impacts individuals' rights and obligations as humans, regardless of nationality. The article aims to contribute to a broader conversation on citizenship laws by exploring these topics in depth. It seeks to provide a suitable conclusion describing common and recurring issues regarding nationality and how citizenship should be handled in each nation.

The article is a single work divided into sections, comprising the system available in Nigerian law for nationality and also discussing the provisions of these random nations’ laws for the acquisition of citizenship and then Nigeria’s laws. It touches on the matter of dual citizenship and then goes on to address the provisions in other nations regarding the loss of citizenship, followed by the issue of statelessness in Nigeria and actions taken against it. The article concludes with a convincing recommendation for countries to assist in fulfilling their citizens’ inherent rights.



Keywords: Nationality and Citizenship Laws, Comparative Analysis, Dual Citizenship, Statelessness, International Private Law

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Iranian Journal of International and Comparative Law

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 28 December 2024

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