Browsing Department of Democracy and Governance by Subject "Legislative Oversight"
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Addressing Fatal Police-Motorist Struggles: Urgent Legislative Action to Protect Nigerian Road Users
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)The growing misconduct of law enforcement agents especially, police officers on the line of duty has resulted in the death of several Nigerians and public loss of trust in the Nigeria Police Force to effectively safeguard ... -
Addressing Recurrent Boat Mishaps on Nigeria’s Inland Waterways: The Need for Stronger Penalties and Legislative Oversight
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)Nigeria’s inland waterways remain critical transport routes for millions of citizens, particularly in riverine and rural communities with limited road access. States such as Niger, Kwara, Benue, Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, ... -
Addressing the 0.5% Levy Imposed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger on Nigerian Goods: Legislative Interventions for Economic Stability
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Following their withdrawal from ECOWAS, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, now united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), have introduced a 0.5% levy on all imported goods, including Nigerian exports. While these nations ... -
An Analysis of Nigeria’s Ranking in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Nigeria has made substantial progress in its environmental performance, as evidenced by the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI). The country rose from 162nd position in 2022 (28.3) to 140th in 2024 (37.9). While ... -
Ban on Night-time Movement of Fuel Tankers: Options for Regulating Tanker Operations
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)Over the years, the media has been replete of fuel tanker-related accidents that have consumed many lives and leaving many in critical health conditions as a result of injuries sustained. Many factors have been attributed ... -
Improved Accountability and Transparency for Public Parastatals in Nigeria through Enhanced Legislative Oversight
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2024)This paper utilizes a qualitative approach to investigate how legislative oversight contributes to improving accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s public parastatals. Legislative oversight is crucial for democratic ... -
Incessant Delay and Cancellation of Flights in Nigeria: Need for Proper Regulatory and Legislative Oversight
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-02)Background Issues • The aviation sector in Nigeria has been plagued by frequent flight delays and cancellations, leading to significant inconvenience for passengers while business opportunities are lost. • Just between ... -
Urgent Legislative Oversight on Inhumane Conditions at the Jos Custodial Centre, Plateau State
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)On May 4, 2025, Sahara Reporters exposed severe human rights violations at the Jos Custodial Centre, Plateau State, including substandard nutrition, lack of medical care, and administrative misconduct allegedly marked by ...
