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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 ...
Strengthening Nigeria’s Response to Cameroon’s Encroachment: Legislative and Diplomatic Recommendations
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
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 ...
Addressing Unclaimed Estates of Deceased Nigerians in the UK: Legislative Measures for Safeguarding Citizens' Assets Abroad
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
Recently, the UK Government has released a list of unclaimed estates belonging to deceased individuals from different countries, including 58 Nigerians. As of March 26, 2025,1 these estates have been classified as "Bona ...
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 ...
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 ...
Failures in Nigeria's Electricity Sector Privatization: Issues for Urgent Legislative Measures.
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)
The privatisation of Nigeria's electricity sector, initiated to enhance service delivery, infrastructure, and efficiency, has not achieved its intended objectives. Communities and individuals continue to bear the financial ...
Impact of Trump Tariffs Regime on Nigeria's Economy and Policy Recommendations for the National Assembly
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)
The Trump-era tariffs pose a significant challenge to the Tinubu Administration's efforts to diversify Nigeria's economy and promote sustainable growth. The immediate impact of the 14% tariff is a potential disruption to ...
State Policing and Constitutional Reform: Legislative Options for Addressing Nigeria’s Internal Security Crisis
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)
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 ...
