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Rising Cases of Ritual Killings in Nigeria: Imperatives for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)
There is no denying the fact that ritual killings in Nigeria pose a grave threat to the safety and security of citizens, instilling fear and anxiety within the populace. While precise data is limited due to under reporting, ...
Tackling Food Insecurity and Boosting Agricultural Productivity and Food Access in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-03)
Despite the efforts by the Nigeria government to tackle food insecurity towards ensuring that no Nigerian goes to bed hungry, food insecurity remains a major challenge in Nigeria, affecting economic growth, and sustainable ...
Assessment of Nigeria's Stand in the 2024 Global Peace Index: The Imperative for Legislative Action
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-01)
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) (2024) survey has ranked Nigeria 147th on the Global Peace Index (GPI), indicating a troubling state of peace within the nation. According to the report, Nigeria outperformed ...
Reviewing and Co-developing A Robust Almajiri Policy Framework to Support Inclusive Education in the Country
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
● The issue of Almajiri in the northern and Out-of-School Children (OOSC) in the southern parts of Nigeria (both sum up to 10.5 million) has become a national embarrassment.
● The almajiri or tsangaya system of education ...
Raising and Managing Funds for Healthcare in Nigeria: Strategies for the Post-USAID Era
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)
Nigeria’s healthcare system faces significant challenges, including inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and limited access to quality care. With the gradual withdrawal of donor support, particularly from the United ...
Political Patronage by Public Officials: The Imperative of Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-01)
This brief examines Political Patronage of Public Officers and the need for legislative action. In addressing critical systemic challenges within the Nigerian civil service, where public officials frequently engage in ...
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 ...
Poor Remuneration and the Declining Health Workforce in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
Nigeria's health sector is facing a severe crisis due to the mass exodus of health workers. This is driven primarily by poor remuneration and unfavourable working conditions. The country has witnessed a sharp increase in ...
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 ...
