Browsing Department of Legislative Support Services by Title
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT IN NIGERIA: PROPOSAL FOR LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)The negative impact of climate change makes carbon emission top the list of dangerous human activities against our planet. This negative fallout is bound to increase further because of un-abating carbon emissions. Although ... -
EVALUATION OF HUMAN SECURITY UNDER THE CONSTITUTION
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2018-08)Human security is about human life and dignity expressed as freedom from fear and freedom from want. To that extent human security has in its embrace issues such as environmental degradation, human rights, equity, ... -
Examination of the Law on Donations to Candidates under Section 91(9) of the Electoral Act, No. 6. 2010
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EXCLUSION BY ELECTORAL LAWS IN NIGERIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2018-08)This paper examines the electoral laws in Nigeria to determine their impact on political exclusion and inclusion in the Nigeria democratic process. This study is necessary because participatory governance is a key ... -
EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND PRESIDENTIAL POWER IN NIGERIA: COMPARATIVE LESSONS FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)Since his assumption office, President Mohammadu Buhari has adopted the practice of issuing formalized Executive Orders. This is a new form of exercise of presidential power in Nigeria, which has generated controversy amongst ... -
Extent of Application of Campaign Finance Law to Aspirants, Candidates and Political Parties
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Forestalling Building Collapse in Nigeria: Imperative of Legislative Intervention
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2023-09)Nigeria's real estate industry is one of the most vibrant sectors in the country. Indeed, the industry has grown in recent years, enabling many investors to diversify and build their portfolios. Despite the sector's vibrancy, ... -
From Policy to Law: The Role of the Legislative Drafter
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2023-07)One area of the legal profession which has received limited attention in Nigeria is the role of the legislative drafter in the legislative governance arena, especially in drafting Bills and other legislative instruments. ... -
IMPROVING EXECUTIVE/LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS IN NIGERIA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2018-08)Recent trends in Nigeria show that the simmering feud between the executive and legislative arms of government has degenerated to open conflict. As the 2019 general election approaches, this issue has become more ... -
Initiatives to Reduce Wastages and Enhance Efficiency in Law Making Process
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Initiatives to reduce Wastages and enhance Efficiency in Parliamentary Law Making Process (the case of the 8th Assembly)
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Judicial activism and intervention in the electoral process: are or should courts be an alternative?
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JUDICIAL ATTITUDE TO LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS WHICH TEND TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO COURT THROUGH CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2018-08)The right of access to court cannot be attenuated by a futuristic legislation as contemplated by either a statute, constitutional provision or even the National Assembly or any Legislature. The Courts guard right of ... -
Keynote address delivered by Director DLSS to the parliament of Uganda
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The Legal Effect and Limit of Presidential Executive Orders in Nigeria and the USA: A Review of Executive Orders 1-6 of 2017 - 2018 in Nigeria
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2018-09) -
Legal Framework for Actualizing Presidential Directives on Implementation of the Oronsaye Committee Report
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR TREATY MAKING AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)Treaties are the bedrock of international relations. Nigeria has signed on to several treaties that have given her a voice in global governance but have also raised concerns on their implications for the country. The ... -
LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF POLITICAL PARTY FUNDING AND CAMPAIGN FINANCING IN NIGERIA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)Political campaign finance refers to funds used to promote the interest of political parties and candidates. The Nigerian political campaign history from 1999 until date has revealed that such campaign funds oftentimes ... -
Legal Framework of State Role in Public Safety and Public Order
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Legal Framework to Tackle Perennial Conflicts between Herders and Farmers
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2018-10)