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Legislative Strategies for Combating Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria: Strengthening Enforcement, Protection, and Support Systems
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains a critical issue in Nigeria, with alarming statistics reported between 2023 and early 2025. In September 2023, the Minister for Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, announced that ...
Assessing the Political Implications of the Bill Seeking to Remove Immunity from the Vice President, Governors, and their Deputies
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
The Bill seeking to remove immunity from the Vice President, Governors, and their Deputies recently passed the second reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 26, 20251. On March 27, 2025, the House of ...
Addressing the High Cost of House Rent and Agency Fees in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria: The Need for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is grappling with a severe housing affordability crisis that disproportionately impacts civil servants, artisans, and low- to middle-income earners. Surging demand, driven by high inflation ...
Advancing Practical Technological Skills and Innovation in Nigerian Universities
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)
Nigerian universities remain largely theory-driven, producing many graduates with limited hands-on experience in technology, manufacturing or industry based experiences . This skills gap has stifled innovation, slowed the ...
The Need for the Integration of Career Education into the Nigerian National Curriculum from Primary 3 to Tertiary Levels: A Call for Legislative Action
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)
Nigeria’s education system, structured on a 9-3-4 model, aims to deliver functional
education for national development but faces challenges including inadequate curricula,
infrastructure, and a disconnect with labour ...
The Imperative of Regular Pension Adjustments for Inflation in Nigeria: A Call for Legislative Action
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)
Nigeria’s pension system, governed by the Pension Reform Act 2014, aims to provide a
sustainable and equitable retirement income for workers in both public and private sectors.
However, inflation, which has risen ...
Mandating Snake Antivenom Availability in Government and Private Hospitals: A Legislative Imperative for Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)
Snakebite envenoming remains a major neglected tropical disease and public health emergency in Nigeria, with an estimated 43,000 cases annually, resulting in approximately 1,900 deaths and over 2,400 cases of amputations ...
From Sensitization to Sanction: A Legislative Pathway to Community Risk Management and Public Safety on Fuel Scoping in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-01)
Nigeria’s recent road safety initiatives are meant for order, yet high-risk behaviors continue to
jeopardize national stability. While the National Orientation Agency (NOA) reports a 98
percent service satisfaction ...
Backlog of Terrorism Trials and Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention: Legislative Oversight Imperative for the House Committee on Judiciary
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)
Nigeria’s intensified counter-terrorism operations in recent years have produced notable gains in arrests, prosecutions, and convictions. However, these achievements have been accompanied by a growing and troubling challenge: ...
