Nigerian security agencies are essential for upholding law and order, national security, and citizen safety. Yet, their frequent misuse of detention powers through arbitrary arrests, prolonged pre-trial custody, and flouting ...

Terrorism financing refers to the provision, collection, transfer, or management of funds, whether from legitimate or illicit sources, with the intention or knowledge that such funds will be used to support terrorist acts, ...

Nigeria’s seaports, handling over 70% of the nation's trade, face chronic delays due to congestion, bureaucratic hurdles, and corruption, resulting in annual losses of US$3-5 billion in freight charges and up to N2 trillion ...

Nigeria’s centralised policing system has struggled to contain escalating internal security threats across its diverse regions. The concentration of policing powers at the federal level has limited responsiveness to local ...

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) hosted a one-day policy dialogue on “Strengthening Electoral Reform” on June 24, 2025. The dialogue focused on identifying critical issues/challenges ...

Nigeria's political system is characterized by weak party identities and frequent defections due to a lack of ideological commitment. Unlike developed democracies where parties are defined by strong ideological principles, ...

Accurate and up-to-date demographic data is fundamental to effective governance, equitable resource allocation, and sustainable national development. However, Nigeria’s continued dependence on irregular and outdated ...

The Senate has launched an ad hoc committee to investigate Cameroon’s alleged illegal annexation of Nigeria’s mangrove islands in Efiat, Mbo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. This encroachment not only challenges ...

The Auditor General of the Federation (AuGF) is constitutionally mandated to audit Nigeria's public accounts and report findings to the National Assembly. Nonetheless, there are serious questions about the independence of ...

-To analyse the existing legal and institutional frameworks governing climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Nigeria, identifying gaps and limitations that hinder effective climate resilience. -To advocate ...

Executive Summary Despite the enactment of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act, 2004, Nigeria continues to face a severe out-of-school children (OOSC) crisis, with approximately 18.3 million children reportedly excluded ...

The development of sovereignty as a core concept in International Relations is one of the most important developments of the Westphalian Revolution. Promoted by the International Law and the United Nations Charter, the ...

Despite long standing assurances that lodging complaints and obtaining bail in Nigeria are free, reports of police extortion remain widespread. On May 20, 2025, The Punch and Sahara Reporters detailed a disturbing case in ...

Nigeria, often regarded as the giant of Africa, faces persistent food insecurity deepened by climate variability, ongoing insecurity, and heavy reliance on rain-fed agriculture. The country is ranked 110th out of 127 ...

Despite the efforts by the Nigeria government to tackle food insecurity towards ensuring that no Nigerian goes to bed hungry, food insecurity remains a major challenge in Nigeria, affecting economic growth, and sustainable ...

Drug abuse among Nigerian youths, particularly university undergraduates, has reached alarming proportions. A recent disclosure by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA, 2025), Oyo State Command, revealed that ...

Promoting entrepreneurship and revamping the vocational skill acquisition colleges will effectively combat youth unemployment in Nigeria. The youth unemployment crisis in Nigeria continues to escalate, almost reaching ...

Tanker road accidents and explosions in Nigeria have become a major public safety concern. These incidents often result in catastrophic explosions, significant loss of life, destruction of property, and environmental ...

Nigeria, Africa’s largest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) market, plays a very critical role in promoting economic growth and connecting millions of individuals across the continent. Telecommunication service ...

Traditional rulers have historically played a significant role in Nigerian society's governance and socio-cultural fabric. However, the 1999 Nigerian Constitution does not explicitly recognize the roles of traditional ...