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The Constitutional Paradox of the Attorney-General in Nigeria: Reconciling Political Accountability with Prosecutorial Independence
(2026)The office of the Attorney-General occupies a unique constitutional position in Nigeria, serving simultaneously as the chief law officer of the Federation or a State and a political appointee within the executive branch. ... -
Enhancing Patient Autonomy through the Reform Of Informed Consent in Nigerian Healthcare
(Faculty Of Law, Hensard University, 2026)Informed consent is a fundamental principle of medical law and a critical mechanism for safeguarding patient autonomy. However, in Nigeria, its operation often remains more formal than substantive, with persistent gaps in ... -
Euthanasia and the Nigerian Legal Order: Between the Right to Life and Right to Human Dignity
(International Journal of Medical and Health Law Practice, 2026-06)Euthanasia remains one of the most contested issues in contemporary legal and bioethical discourse, raising fundamental questions about the sanctity of life, human dignity, and individual autonomy. This paper examined ... -
Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Deprivation, and Criminal Responsibility in Nigeria: Emerging Jurisprudential Challenges
(Ife Journal of Law, Society and Development, 2026)Circadian rhythm disruption and sleep deprivation are increasingly recognised as factors that can impair judgment, impulse control, and conscious awareness, all capacities essential for criminal responsibility. In Nigeria, ... -
A Review of the Legal Framework on Tax Reform in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2026-07)For decades, Nigeria's domestic revenue mobilisation was hindered by a fragmented tax system, administrative duplication, a low tax-to-GDP ratio, and a heavy compliance burden on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. ... -
A Review of the Legal Framework Governing Electoral Processes and Technological Integration in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2026-07)Electoral integrity and technological innovation are critical to sustaining public trust in democratic governance. The enactment of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Act, 2026 followed sustained public and judicial scrutiny ... -
From Crafting Laws to Evaluating Impact: An Analysis of the Role of the Legislative Drafter in Post-Legislative Scrutiny
(East African Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, 2026)Post-legislative scrutiny (PLS) has emerged as a critical mechanism for assessing the effectiveness, relevance, and impact of enacted laws. This paper examines the evolving role of the legislative drafter in PLS, challenging ... -
Interrogating the Theories of Punishment under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015
(Philomath University, 2025-10)Theories of punishment provide the philosophical foundation upon which criminal sanctions are justified, ranging from retribution and deterrence to rehabilitation and restorative justice. In Nigeria, the enactment of the ... -
Suspension of Legislators: Legislative Autonomy and the Limits of Suspension Powers
(Kampala International University in Tanzania, 2025)The suspension of legislators by their respective legislatures remain one of the most contested intersections between legislative autonomy and democratic accountability. While the power to discipline members is inherent ... -
The Sound of Democracy: Legal and Procedural Examination of the Voice Vote in the Senate of the Nigerian National Assembly
(Nnamdi Azikiwe University Department of Law, 2026-01)The voice-vote remains one of the most enduring decision-making procedures in legislatures, symbolizing both the simplicity and immediacy of parliamentary democracy. Notwithstanding, its continued use raises important ... -
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions: Challenges and Prospects
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2025-10)The Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions in the Senate plays a crucial role in upholding legislative integrity, protecting the rights and privileges of lawmakers, and providing an accessible platform for ... -
An Assessment of the Transposition of International Anti-Money Laundering Regulations into Nigerian Laws
(Faculty of Law, Elizade University, 2025)The crime of money laundering has become a global phenomenon, and the ever-increasing connectivity that technological advancement offers means that funds are moved rapidly and anonymously traded, exchanged or legitimised ... -
An Examination of Artificial Intelligence and Legislative Drafting through a Comparative Lens
(Aun Journal of Law, 2025)Legislative drafting is a unique discipline of law that requires precision and attention to detail. The legislative drafting process is characterised by a potential for significant inefficiencies and a risk of error. ... -
Executive Session in Nigerian Legislative Process: A Call for an Efficient Legal Framework
(The Department of Private Law/Faculty of Law, 2023)Executive sessions play a crucial role in the legislative process of Nigeria, providing a platform for confidential discussions on sensitive matters within the legislative setting. However, the regulation and practice of ... -
A Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework on Cryptocurrency in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2025-06)This Brief analysed the legal and regulatory framework on cryptocurrency in Nigeria. The Brief argued that the legal and regulatory framework on cryptocurrency in Nigeria is evolving, driven by the rapid growth of digital ... -
Review of Lagos State Electricity Bill, 2024
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2024)Electric energy is essential to the development of a nation. It is crucial to providing basic needs such as cooked food, a comfortable living temperature, lighting, the use of appliances, essential healthcare, communication, ... -
Review of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 (Amendment) Bill, 2024
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2024-06)This report examines the Nigeria Police Act, 2020 (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which seeks to increase the service years of police personnel from 35 years to 40 of service, and from 60 to 65 years of age, as the case may be. The ... -
An Analysis of the Recognition of Ownership and an Order Vesting Custody and Management of the Repatriated Looted Benin Artefacts in the Oba of Benin Kingdom, 2023
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2024-05)This legal issue brief analyses the Order recognizing ownership, and vesting custody and management of the repatriated looted Benin Artefacts in the Oba of Benin. The brief appraises the rationale for the Order in the ... -
A Review of the Students’ Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Act, 2024
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2024-05)This legal issue brief discusses the recently enacted Students’ Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act, 2024 and appraises its innovative provisions setting it apart from the Act of 2023 which it ... -
Legal Framework for Actualizing Presidential Directives on Implementation of the Oronsaye Committee Report
(Department of Legislative Support Services., 2024-04)
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