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CONSTITUTIONALISING INDEPENDENT ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES IN NIGERIA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)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 ... -
CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE PUBLIC OFFICERS PROTECTION ACT: A FRESH LOOK AT THE PRINCIPLES OF REASONABLENESS AND PROPORTIONALITY
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)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 ... -
Constitutionality, Privacy Rights and National Security: Developing a legitimate legal framework for Nigeria
(NILDS, 2017)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 ... -
CONTROL OF PUBLIC FUND BY THE LEGISLATURE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NIGERIAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, AMERICAN CONGRESS AND BRITISH PARLIAMENT
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2018-08)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 ... -
Controversies Surrounding the Jurisdiction of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) and National Judicial Council (NJC) on Discipline of Judicial Officers
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Core Function of the Legislature: Legislation
(NILDS, 2013-11-05)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 ... -
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Counter-Terrorism and Children’s Rights in Nigeria
(Department of Democratic Governance, NILDS, 2021)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 ... -
A Critique of the Constitution Alteration Process in Nigeria’s’ 7th and 8th National Assemblies
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2018-08)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 ... -
Crowd Control
(2012-06-01)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 ... -
CRS and CBO: Dividing Labor for common practice
(NILDS, 2013-11-06)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. -
Crude Oil Benchmark and the 2018 FGN Budget: Need for a Petroleum Revenue Heritage Fund in Nigeria
(Department of Economic and Social Research, 2018-07)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 ... -
Crude Oil Politics and Electoral Violence in Bayelsa State, 1999 – 2019
(Department of Democratic Governance, 2021)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 ... -
Database Duplicity in Nigeria: A Quest for Legislative Action towards Data Harmonization Policy
(Department of Democratic Governance, 2021)Nigeria’s lack of good and systematic database has, in no small measure, affected effective national strategic planning and management of migration and crime control. The aim of this brief is to advocate for the creation ...