The paper focuses on the goal of Parliamentary Capacity Development Programs as a way to enhance the capacity of parliamentarians to effectively perform their functions (oversight, representation and lawmaking) in order ...

“…a systematized,...developed approach”1or framework for legislative drafting is a necessity for the production of quality Bills or legislation which in turn contributes to the overall national development of any democracy. ...

The 1999 Constitution (CFRN) as amended assigned roles and responsibilities to the Executives and the Legislature in the budget and process. The Executive prepares the budget, submit and implement same, while the Legislature ...

This study examined legislative-executive relations in Nigeria 8th National Assembly. The study was motivated by the strained relationship that characterized previous sessions and the need to device an effective mechanism ...

It is imperative to underscore the fact that the recurring issue of inconclusive election is becoming frequent and ubiquitous in the conduct of elections in Nigeria and, a formidable challenge in Nigeria’s electoral system, ...

The paper discuss the importance of libraries to the development of Gombe State. It examines ministries, parastatals, organizations, schools companies, etc in Gombe State to determine which ones have libraries. The paper ...

Constituency projects scheme is an integral part of democratic system existing both in advanced and emerging democracies. It is the view of many scholars that legislative operations should include constituency project ...

The study designed to investigate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Yobe State House of Assembly Committee on Social Development and Women Affairs, identified the functions of the Committee on Social ...

Youth unemployment all over the world has attracted so much attention in many literature not only for the policy makers but also for the academia for young people are seen as the next generation of potentially productive ...

The paper discusses the concept of Legislative Oversight and its relevance in the National Assembly. It talks about what capital projects are, why they are needed and the steps to bring them into existence, as well as the ...