https://theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajssei <p>E-ISSN <strong>2689-100X</strong></p> <p>DOI Prefix <strong>10.37547/tajssei</strong></p> <p>Started Year <strong>2019</strong></p> <p>Frequency <strong>Monthly</strong></p> <p>Language <strong>English</strong></p> <p>APC <strong>$450</strong></p> The USA Journals en-US The American Journal of Social Science and Education Innovations 2689-100X <p><em>Authors retain the copyright of their manuscripts, and all Open Access articles are disseminated under the terms of the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC-BY)</strong></a>, which licenses unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is appropriately cited. The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, and so forth in this publication, even if not specifically identified, does not imply that these names are not protected by the relevant laws and regulations.</em></p> https://theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajssei/article/view/6320 <p>This article provides a critical review of the development and effectiveness of cultural property laws in Nigeria, tracing their evolution from the pre-independence colonial era through the post-independence period. It examines the legislative frameworks established to protect Nigeria's rich cultural heritage, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and impact on the preservation, management, and repatriation of cultural assets. The study highlights the persistent challenges posed by illicit trafficking, colonial legacies, and the ongoing efforts to strengthen legal mechanisms and international cooperation. By scrutinizing key legislation and their implementation, this paper offers insights into Nigeria's enduring struggle to safeguard its invaluable cultural patrimony.</p> Dr. Amina Oladipo Prof. Chinedu Eze Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Amina Oladipo, Prof. Chinedu Eze https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 7 07 1 8