About the Journal

The Journal of Private and Property Law (JPPL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Law, Rivers State University, Nigeria. The journal provides a reputable platform for scholars, legal practitioners, researchers, and policy makers to publish high-quality research that advances knowledge and discourse in the field of private and property law. JPPL is committed to promoting scholarly research, critical legal analysis, and the development of legal scholarship within Nigeria, Africa, and the global legal community. Through rigorous peer review and high editorial standards, the journal ensures that published articles contribute meaningfully to legal theory, practice, and policy development.

Our Mission

The mission of the Journal of Private and Property Law is to promote excellence in legal scholarship by publishing innovative, well-researched, and thought-provoking articles that advance the understanding of private and property law

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a leading and internationally recognized law journal that contributes significantly to legal scholarship, research dissemination, and policy development in the area of private and property law with and outside Nigeria.