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Legislative Interventions to Strengthen Public Health and Bolster NAFDAC`S War against Counterfeit Drugs and Contaminated Food in Nigeria
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Proliferation of adulterated food and counterfeit drugs has become a menace in Nigeria, with attendant health and economic costs. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards ... -
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 ... -
Escalating Lassa Fever Outbreak Across Nigeria: Urgent Need for Legislative Action
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Nigeria is currently experiencing a severe outbreak of Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic illness primarily transmitted through contact with food or surfaces contaminated by rodent excreta. Between January and March 2025, ... -
Dispatch Riders and the Illicit Drug Trade in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)This brief delves into the growing issue of drug smuggling through courier services, revealing the challenges of regulating this shadowy aspect of the delivery industry. Nigeria has seen a troubling trend recently where ... -
Cross-Carpeting in the National Assembly and its Implications on Nigeria’s Democracy
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Political parties represent a vital element of the contemporary democratic tradition. This is because in the absence of political parties, democratic rule would be practically impossible. In recent times, the country’s ... -
Urgent Legislative Intervention to Address Escalating Insecurity in Kaiama LGA, Kwara State
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA) in Kwara State is facing a worsening security crisis due to the resurgence of terrorist activities, particularly from a group known as the Mahmuda group. Despite previous Senate directives ... -
Urgent Legislative Oversight on Inhumane Conditions at the Jos Custodial Centre, Plateau State
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)On May 4, 2025, Sahara Reporters exposed severe human rights violations at the Jos Custodial Centre, Plateau State, including substandard nutrition, lack of medical care, and administrative misconduct allegedly marked by ... -
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 ... -
Preserving African Cultural Values in Children’s Media: Establishing African Cartoon Channels on Cable Networks
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2023-01)While globalisation has increased access to a diverse array of media, there is an urgent need to ensure African children are exposed to programming that reflects their own cultural values. The predominance of Western ... -
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 ... -
Strengthening Nigerian Political Parties through Ideology-Driven Structures
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-03)Nigeria's political system is characterized by weak party identities and frequent defections due to a lack of ideological commitment. Unlike developed democracies where parties are defined by strong ideological principles, ... -
Dispatch Riders and the Illicit Drug Trade in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Nigeria has seen a troubling trend recently where dispatch riders, who were initially hired to provide quick and effective delivery services, have been more frequently linked to the spread of illegal substances and hard ... -
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 ... -
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 Teacher Shortages and Enhancing Retention in Nigeria’s Education Sector
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-01)The quality of education in Nigeria is significantly hindered by inadequate teacher training and high attrition rates within the profession1. To address this, it is crucial for legislators to prioritise enacting policies ... -
Improving Compliance and Service Quality in Nigeria's Electricity Sector
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-01)Nigeria's electricity sector has struggled with inefficiencies and a lack of accountability post privatization, with consumers frequently facing estimated billing, ineffective complaint mechanisms, and self-funded ... -
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 ... -
Addressing Quackery in Nigerian Journalism: Establishing Professional Standards and Regulatory Oversight
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-01)Journalism is crucial for democracy, promoting transparency and accountability. However, in Nigeria, the lack of professional standards and weak regulatory frameworks undermines its credibility. The Nigerian Press Council ... -
Nigeria’s Housing Deficit and Mortgage Financing: Challenges and Possible Solutions
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, 2020)The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to exacerbate Nigeria’s current housing deficit and limit access to affordable housing and long tenured mortgage financing. Social distancing protocols and lockdown rules have exerted ...
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