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Rising Insecurity and the Need to Enact the National Security Agencies Welfare and Protection Act
(Department of Democratic Governance, 2021)
This Brief has brought to the fore the need for the government, both federal and state, to adequately cater for and appreciate security personnel in the country. This Brief suggests that:
The three Bills (viz. 2020/HB.1047, ...
Democracy Without The People: Interrogating Low Voter Turnout in Nigeria’s 2019 General Elections
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2021)
This paper examined low voter turnout in the 2019 general elections in Nigeria. The paper utilized both secondary as well as primary data sourced through a purposively administered questionnaire on a total of 260 respondents ...
Addressing Inflation in Nigeria: A Holistic Approach to Stabilizing Prices and Restoring Economic Growth
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)
Official statistics indicate that Nigeria’s inflation rate stands at 24.48% as at January 2025, one of the highest in its history and significantly above the global average of 6.5%. This alarming rate has eroded purchasing ...
Addressing the Menace of Substance/Drug Abuse through Urgent Policy Approach
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)
As of January 2025, approximately 14.3 million Nigerians, or 14.4% of the population aged 15 to 64, are involved in drug abuse, significantly exceeding the global average of 5.5%. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ...
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 ...
Implication of 2024 United State of America Presidential and Congress Elections: Issues and Lessons for Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-02)
This brief delves in to the implications of the 2024 United States presidential and congressional elections, particularly Donald Trump's return to the presidency, present critical lessons for Nigeria as it navigates its ...
An Analysis of Nigeria’s Position in the 2024 Corruption Perception Index
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
Nigeria's performance in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reflects a modest improvement in the country's ongoing battle against corruption. The nation ranked 140th out of 180 countries, ...