Browsing Department of Democracy and Governance by Subject "National Security"
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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 ... -
Government by the People and National Security in Nigeria: A Strategic Panacea for Good Governance
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2022)This paper examined government by the people and national security in Nigeria: A strategic panacea for good governance. Government by the people is a function of the “will” of the people. This was practiced by people of ... -
Impact of Defence Spending on National Security in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Nigeria continues to battle diverse and high-level security challenges, including Boko Haram insurgency, kidnappings and crude oil theft; it has seen the emergence of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), ... -
Security Agencies Abuse of Detention Powers: Time for Legislative Safeguards
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)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 ...