Professor Imran Oluwole Smith

The 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

Admissibility 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

Promoting 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

Laying 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

Smith, I.O., 2013, Journal of Private and Property Law (31), pp 143-153

Tenancy 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

The 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

The 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

Statutory 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

Statutory 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

Recurring 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

Nature and Scope of Real Property Rights in Nigeria

Smith, I.O., 2008, Law and Real Property Rights in Nigeria, pp 1-29

The 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

Terrorism, 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

Title 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

Power to make Planning Laws in a Federation: The Nigerian Experience

Smith, I.O., 2004, Journal of Private and Property Law (24), pp 14-28

A 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

Secured 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

Alienation 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

Secured Credit Transactions: Current Trends and Challenges

Smith, I.O., 2003, The Nigerian Journal of Private and Commercial Law (3-6), pp 70-106

The 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

Towards 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

Agency 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

Agreement 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

Artificiality of Mortgage law and Agency of the Receiver: An overview

Smith, I.O., 2000, Nigerian Law and Practice Journal (4), 2, pp 14-25

Effect 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

Corporate Social Responsibility Towards a Healthier Environment

Smith, I.O., 2000, Modern Practice Journal of Finance and Investment Law (4), 1, pp 22-40

The 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

Privity 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

Rent 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

Security of title to land in Nigeria: Any hope for the future?

Smith, I.O., 1997, Law and Development, pp 45-67

Equitable 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

Inability 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

The 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

The 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

Recent judicial pronouncements on the Illiterates protection Law in Nigeria

Smith, I.O., 1991, The LASU Law Journal (2), 1, pp 95-99

The 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

Effects 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

The 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

The 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

Mortgage of land in Nigeria today: A myth or reality?

Smith, I.O., 1988, LASU Jurist (1), 1, pp 22-29

Legal 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

Review 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

Review 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

Judicial 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

Nigerian Law of Property and Trusts

Smith, I.O. (2018). International Encyclopaedia of Laws. Kluwer

The 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

Mortgagee’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

Evolving 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

Nature, 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

Resource 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

Risk 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

Globalisation 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

The 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

Rights 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

Sustainable Development and Environmental Diplomacy: Reconciling economic growth with environmental protection by the year 2000 and beyond

Smith, I.O. (1998). In: Simpson, S, (eds.) and Fagbohun, O. A., (eds.), Environmental Law and Policy. Lagos: Faculty of Law, Lagos State University, pp 244-282

Liability 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

Enforcement 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

Landlord and tenant law in Nigeria

Smith, I.O. (2018). Lagos: (Ecowatch)

Nigerian Law of Secured Credit : 2nd edition

Smith, I.O. (2015). Lagos: (Ecowatch)

Practical approach to law of real property in Nigeria : revised edition

Smith, I.O. (2013). Lagos: (Ecowatch)

Practical Approach to Law of Real Property in Nigeria (Second Edition)

Smith, I.O. (2007). Lagos: (Ecowatch)

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: Annotated (Second Edition)

Smith, I.O. (2006). Lagos: (Ecowatch)

Law and development in Nigeria : essays in honour of Alhaji Femi Okunnu S.A.N., C.O.N.

Smith, I.O. (2004). Lagos, Nigeria: (Ecowatch)

Nigerian Law of Secured Credit

Smith, I.O. (2001). Lagos, Nigeria: (Ecowatch)

The Law of Real Property in Nigeria

Smith, I.O. (1995). Apapa: (The Law Centre, Lagos State University)

Taslim Olawale Elias: A Jurist of Distinction

Smith, I.O. and Alade, C.A. (1991). Lagos, Nigeria: (Lagos State University)

Sustainable 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

Environmental 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

Rights 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

Fifty Years of Legal education in Nigeria : challenges and next steps

Smith, I.O., (ed.) (2013). Lagos: Council of Legal Education.

The Land Use Act: Twenty five years after

Smith, I.O., (ed.) (2004). Lagos, Nigeria: Department of Private and Property Law, University of Lagos.

Secured Credit in a Global Economy: Challenges and Prospect

Smith, I.O., (ed.) (2003). Lagos: Department of Private and Property Law, University of Lagos.

Security in a Global Economy : Challenges and prospects

Smith, I.O., (ed.) (2003). Lagos: Department of private and Property Law, University of Lagos.

Selected 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.

Sidelining orthodoxy in quest for reality: Towards an efficient Legal Regime of Land Tenure in Nigeria

Smith, I.O. (2008).