https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/1772 2026-04-23T01:02:18Z 2026-04-23T01:02:18Z National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/3351 2026-02-11T12:01:10Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Review of the 2026 Appropriation Bill of the Federal Government of Nigeria (Executive Summary) National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies The 2026 Appropriation Bill, titled the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” is designed to consolidate the far-reaching economic and structural reforms initiated since 2023. It aligns with the administration’s current policy priorities, focusing on national security, economic recovery, education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, power and energy, women and youth empowerment, and social safety nets. A central feature of the budget proposal is the “Renewed Hope Ward Development Plan” which seeks to localize development interventions and deliver tangible benefits at the ward level across the country. This report provides a critically evidence-based assesses of the 2026 budget proposal, examining its feasibility, macroeconomic assumptions, and capacity to deliver on key government priorities while addressing Nigeria’s pressing socio-economic challenges. The analysis recognizes that global economic conditions will significantly influence the performance of the 2026 budget. According to the IMF, the global economy is projected to grow by 3.1% in 2026, despite persistent concerns over trade tensions, geopolitical fragmentation, and policy uncertainties. Growth is expected to be driven largely by emerging and developing economies (4.0%), compared to 1.6% in advanced economies. Within this context, Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 4.4%, supported by anticipated improvements in oil production, strengthened investor confidence, and the continued impact of domestic macroeconomic and structural reforms. The domestic outlook for 2026 is shaped by ongoing reforms in the foreign exchange market, tax administration, and public financial management, alongside improvements in infrastructure, rising domestic demand, industrial recovery, expansion in private sector credit, and enhanced security conditions. These factors collectively underpin the assumptions and projections upon which the 2026 budget is anchored.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/3350 2026-02-11T12:00:53Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Review of the 2026 Appropriation Bill of the Federal Government of Nigeria National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies The 2026 Appropriation Bill, titled the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” is designed to consolidate the far-reaching economic and structural reforms initiated since 2023. It aligns with the administration’s current policy priorities, focusing on national security, economic recovery, education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, power and energy, women and youth empowerment, and social safety nets. A central feature of the budget proposal is the “Renewed Hope Ward Development Plan” which seeks to localize development interventions and deliver tangible benefits at the ward level across the country. This report provides a critically evidence-based assesses of the 2026 budget proposal, examining its feasibility, macroeconomic assumptions, and capacity to deliver on key government priorities while addressing Nigeria’s pressing socio-economic challenges. The analysis recognizes that global economic conditions will significantly influence the performance of the 2026 budget. According to the IMF, the global economy is projected to grow by 3.1% in 2026, despite persistent concerns over trade tensions, geopolitical fragmentation, and policy uncertainties. Growth is expected to be driven largely by emerging and developing economies (4.0%), compared to 1.6% in advanced economies. Within this context, Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 4.4%, supported by anticipated improvements in oil production, strengthened investor confidence, and the continued impact of domestic macroeconomic and structural reforms. The domestic outlook for 2026 is shaped by ongoing reforms in the foreign exchange market, tax administration, and public financial management, alongside improvements in infrastructure, rising domestic demand, industrial recovery, expansion in private sector credit, and enhanced security conditions. These factors collectively underpin the assumptions and projections upon which the 2026 budget is anchored.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Sada, Maryam Musa https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/1794 2025-08-06T15:08:38Z 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z

Analysis Report on a Bill for an Act to Establish a Council for the Regulation of Legislative Counsel and Other Legislative Practitioners, to improve the quality of Bills, Motions and other legislative documents presented to the legislature for legislative actions; and for Related Matters Bill No: HB.61 Sada, Maryam Musa Good legislative drafting is crucial for ensuring that laws are clear, precise, and effective. It minimizes ambiguity, prevent misinterpretations and legal disputes, thus fostering legal certainty and stability. Well-drafted legislation supports smooth implementation by providing clear guidelines for enforcement and administrative bodies, enhancing public administration efficiency. Additionally, it contributes to accessibility, by making legal texts understandable to the general public, which promotes transparency and accountability. Effective drafting also aids judicial interpretation by offering a solid foundation for consistent rulings. Ultimately, high-quality legislative drafting aligns laws with policy objectives, reduces the need for frequent amendments, and supports good governance, thereby contributing to a stable and reliable legal framework. This current Bill aims to create an institutional framework for contributing specifically to regulating and improving the quality of legislative documents. This analysis report is structured as follows: Sections 1 and 2 present the objectives and summary of the Bill. Section 3 provides the background to the Bill, while Section 4 examines the relationship between the Bill and existing laws. Comments on key provisions of the Bill are provided in Section 5. The arguments for and against the Bill are presented in Section 6. Sections 7 and 8 of the Bill present the recommendations and summary, and conclusion of the report, respectively. The Bill provides an institutional framework for addressing the challenges in the quality of legislative documents in Nigeria. However, establishing a new Commission may result in duplication of responsibilities and increase the cost of governance. Based on the analysis of the key provision of the Bill, it is recommended that: i. Rather than establishing the Council for the Regulation of Legislative Counsel as this Bill proposes, which will lead to duplication of functions, it is suggested that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies should be maintained as the sole institute that handles such functions. ii. The provisions of Clause 11(c) may be re-drafted to correct some typographical errors.

2024-09-01T00:00:00Z Ezechi, Ibe Murtala, Muhammad https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/1792 2025-08-06T15:08:14Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Analysis Report of a Bill for An Act to Establish the Federal University of Technology, Maijujuas to make Comprehensive Provisions for the Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters Ezechi, Ibe; Murtala, Muhammad Education is universally recognized as a critical driver of development and prosperity in any country, and Nigeria is no different. Globe the sector plays a vital role in making available the required balance in the form of skilled labour force, inculcation of acceptable societal norms, and emerging techniques and methodologies that are needed for the nation to survive. However, the supply of higher education opportunities has not kept pace with the increasing demand. According to data from the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) having an admission rate of 47% despite a pass rate of 80% shows a unit decimal performance in the current capacity to admit the students. This disparity leaves many prospective students excluded from higher education, particularly in specialized and critical fields. While the number of students who register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has continued to increase, available admission capacity in HEIs has not increased commensurately. As a result, several aspiring tertiary students are structurally excluded from higher education, including in specialized and important fields. One of the viable options to address this problem is to establish new universities to cater for the low-rate intake for qualified applicant. This is the focus of this Bill. The proposed Bill seeks to address this challenge by establishing the Federal University of Technology, Maijujuas, Kaduna State. The university aims to foster technological advancement, knowledge transfer, and skill development in science, engineering, and related fields. This institution would contribute to creating a technologically driven economy by developing a skilled workforce. The analysis report is structured as follows: Sections 1 and 2 present the objectives and summary of the Bill respectively. Section 3 provides the background to the Bill with a relationship to existing laws, while Section 4 provides for comments on key provisions of the Bill and the arguments for and against the Bill. Sections 5 and 6 of the Bill present recommendations and the report's conclusion respectively.

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