The presentation discusses the powers of the legislature under the 1999 constitution.

Since 1979, Nigeria’s Constitution has always mandated the government to abolish corruption (and abuse of power). The extant Constitution of 1999 which also stipulates this, generally mandates the government to ...

In May, 1999, Nigeria commenced a journey in constitutional governance, founded on the rule of law. Some of the important, universally validated elements of the system are an independent judiciary; and the right of ...

The right to privacy under section 37 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) is one of the key human rights provisions of the CFRN and is recognised in most jurisdictions. However, the spate and ...

This paper looks at the power of the National Assembly (NASS) to control the purse in Nigeria. We look at the constitutional establishment of the NASS and the powers conceded to it in the Constitution on appropriation ...

The presentation discusses Legislation as the core function of the Legislature. It focused on the need for lawmaking, factors that determine the performance of the Legislature in Lawmaking, challenges encountered by the ...

Protection against violence, abuse, and neglect are few of the cardinal rights of children. Many countries including Nigeria are signatories to the United Nations (UN) Children’s Rights (UNCRC) declaration but these ...

Since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1999, Nigeria has witnessed 3 successful Constitutional alterations. Secondly, during the regimes of President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan about ...

The presentation bothers on crowd control as it concerns the offices and personal security of the Senate President, the Speaker, the Deputy Senate President and the deputy speaker. It discusses measures to be activated by ...

This presentation discussed the congressional research service (CRS) and the congressional budget office (CBO), tracing their histories and mandates. It also highlighted the similarities and differences between the two bodies.

Despite several efforts to diversify Nigeria’s revenue base, the annual budget of the Federal Government has continued to rely on revenue from crude oil sources. Bearing in mind that crude oil is a non-renewable energy ...

Since the return to civilian government in Nigeria on May 29th, 1999, elections in Bayelsa state have been characterised by violence. This intensification of the struggle for power often results in election related violence ...