Amongst the most highly vulnerable countries to climate change impacts, Nigeria is ranked 160 out of 181 countries with a projected temperature increase between 1.8°C and 3.9°C above pre-industrial levels in 2080. This ...

The study examined the extent to which the Senate Committee on Defence carried out its oversight function from 2015 to 2019. It also assessed the performance of the oversight function by the Senate Committee on Defence in ...

This research assessed the performance of the National Assembly Service Commission, with specific objectives to examine the mandate of the Commission in terms of recruitment, promotion and discipline, assessed its performance ...

Oftentimes, Legislators as well as members of the public from within and outside the country request the National Assembly Official Report Department for Hansard of proceedings on Bills or Motions to follow debated issues ...

This study assessed Nigeria’s trade performance during the respective African, Caribbean, Pacific, and European Union (ACP-EU) partnership agreements (Lomé Convention and Cotonou partnership agreement) because of their ...

The study assessed the Committee System and Legislative Functions of the Senate in the 8th of the Nigeria National Assembly (2015-2019). The objectives were: to assess the roles of the Senate Committees in the 8th National ...

Parliamentary Budget Scrutiny has been a burning issue since the advent of the fourth Republic in 1999. Several reasons have been adduced for poor performance of the Committee on Appropriation that are saddled with the ...

This study presents an assessment of the effectiveness of the House Committee on Industry in overseeing the activities of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in promoting quality standards for products and ensuring ...

Parliamentary bureaucracy provides the personnel that supports the activities of the legislature as well as the administrative back-up for the execution of legislative functions. This Study assessed the effectiveness of ...

The use of the Mace in the National Assembly was faced with challenges due to inadequate protection which led to Mace snatching and consequently, brought parliamentary proceedings to a sudden halt. The snatching of the ...

The Legislature, as the bastion of democracy, remains the distinguishing feature between autocratic and democratic administrations. Therefore, to add to the growing literature on legislative leadership, this study assessed ...

Given the controversies that had trailed the issue of constituency project in terms of its constitutionality, legality, and mechanism for delivering democratic dividends to the people, this research seeks to assess the ...

The study assessed the impact of direct primaries on the internal democracy of political parties in Nigeria. The broader objectives of the study were to assess the impact of direct primaries on the internal democracy of ...

The budget is the most crucial instrument for economic management and the vehicle for achieving government’s public policy goals. It is an important governance issue which has very negative effects on administration when ...

The study examined the performance of oversight by the 8th National Assembly anti-corruption committees. Other objectives included evaluated the effect of the institutional and legal frameworks facilitated by the 8th ...

This research work was designed to assess the performance of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in curbing corruption in Nigeria. The major objectives of the study include; to examine the compliance of legal and constitutional ...

The study was designed to examine the extent of the effects of the role of the 8th National Assembly in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Therefore, it sought to; identify the roles of the legislature in a democracy, ...

Public Accounts Committees (PACs) have a significant role to play in enhancing oversight and accountability for the use of public funds. Nevertheless, like most issues in Nigeria, the PAC is faced with several challenges ...

The significance of the legislature as a representative of the masses and the vital role of the media as the fourth estate cannot be overstated. This research delves into the media's influence on the legislative process ...

This study focuses on the role and effectiveness of the National Assembly, particularly the Senate Committee on Public Procurement, in enhancing the public procurement process in Nigeria. The research objectives included ...