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Recurrent Collapse of Nigeria’s National Power Grid: Governance Challenges, Socio Economic Consequences, And Legislative Pathways for Reform
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)An unstable electricity supply remains one of the major challenges Nigeria has yet to overcome since its independence on October 1, 1960. Furthermore, Nigeria’s national power grid has collapsed either partially or completely ... -
Nigeria and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Urgent Fiscal and Energy Security Responses to a Global Oil Shock
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman is one of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoints, handling about 20% of global crude and liquefied natural gas exports. Recent escalation of conflict ... -
Judicial Delays and Prolonged Electoral Litigation in Nigeria: Urgent Need for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)Electoral litigation in Nigeria has become a persistent challenge, with delays in the resolution of election petitions undermining the credibility of electoral outcomes and weakening democratic stability. Although the ... -
High Rates of Organ Failure and Cardiovascular Diseases Linked to Local Grinding Machines in Nigeria: Legislative Pathways for Health Protection and Food Safety
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)Recent findings from the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO 2026) indicate that the rising prevalence of organ failure and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria may be linked to heavy metal contamination ... -
High Cost of Nomination Forms and Youth Exclusion in Nigeria’s Electoral Process: Issues for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)Despite the signing of the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill into law in 2018, the rising cost of nomination and expression of interest forms charged by political parties in Nigeria has become a major barrier to political ... -
Health Tourism and Foreign Exchange Outflow: Political Economy Implications
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)Nigeria continues to lose significant foreign exchange (FX) through medical tourism — the practice of Nigerians seeking healthcare abroad due to weaknesses in the domestic health system. Recent analysis of the Central Bank ... -
Drunk-Driving in Nigeria and the Need to Strengthen the Enforcement Role of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)Road traffic crashes are a significant public health problem, resulting in over 1.19 million deaths annually worldwide. In Nigeria, 75-80% of road traffic crashes are caused by human factors such as speeding, reckless ... -
Backlog of Terrorism Trials and Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention: Legislative Oversight Imperative for the House Committee on Judiciary
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)Nigeria’s intensified counter-terrorism operations in recent years have produced notable gains in arrests, prosecutions, and convictions. However, these achievements have been accompanied by a growing and troubling challenge: ... -
Assessing Democratic Backsliding in Nigeria through IIAG 2022–2024: The Imperative for Legislative Actions
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)Recent governance assessments, including the Chandler Institute of Governance’s Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) 2022–2024, indicate a pattern ... -
USA Exit from the World Health Organization: Implications for Nigeria’s Health Financing and Disease Control
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)The formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), finalized in January 2026 after a one-year notice period, marks a major shift in global health governance with significant implications ... -
The Macroeconomic Implications of International Crude Sourcing for Domestic Refineries: A Case for Strengthening Nigeria's Energy Value Chain
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-01)In 2025, Nigeria recorded an unprecedented surge in crude oil imports from the United States, bringing in 42.13 million barrels within the first ten months, a 167% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (Tunji, 2026). ... -
Real-Time E-Transmission of Results and Its Impact on the 2027 General Elections in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-02)In early February 2026, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria passed the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill 2026, but reported to have rejected a proposed amendment that would have mandated ... -
Plateau Mining Tragedy: Urgent Need for Legislative Oversight Following Carbon Monoxide Deaths in Wase LGA
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)On 16 February 2026, a tragic mining incident reportedly occurred in Kampani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the death of at least 33 miners and the hospitalisation of 25 others. Reports ... -
Beyond Arrests and Seizures: Sustaining Nigeria’s War Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking Through Legislative Action
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-01)Over the past five years, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded unprecedented operational successes in Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking and abuse. Under its current leadership, the agency ... -
Bandit-Imposed Levies on Farmers and its Implications on Nigeria’s Food Security: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-01)Nigeria’s agricultural sector, central to food production and rural livelihoods, is under severe threat as armed bandits impose levies on farmers, demanding sums such as ₦50,000 per acre before planting or harvesting in ... -
Oil Output Decline and the Political Economy of Resource Governance in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)Nigeria Africa’s largest crude oil producer has experienced a persistent decline in oil output over recent years, undermining national revenue, fiscal stability, and long-term development goals. In December 2025, Nigeria’s ... -
Payroll Irregularities in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service: The Need for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)Recent media reports have drawn attention to rising tension within the Federal Civil Service and across several Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) over alleged irregularities in salary payments and statutory ... -
Arbitrary Rent Increments and Tenants' Protection: Legislative Framework for Fair Rent Practices in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-01)Executive Summary Across Nigeria’s major urban centres, particularly the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos, and Port Harcourt, tenants are increasingly confronted with steep and often arbitrary rent increases that ... -
Addressing Recurrent Boat Mishaps on Nigeria’s Inland Waterways: The Need for Stronger Penalties and Legislative Oversight
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-02)Nigeria’s inland waterways remain critical transport routes for millions of citizens, particularly in riverine and rural communities with limited road access. States such as Niger, Kwara, Benue, Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, ... -
Addressing the Crisis of Out-of-School Children in Nigeria and Analysing Government Interventions so far: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)Nigeria is faced with the crisis of out-of-school children, which have both economic and social impacts on the country. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 2024 report, Nigeria has approximately 18.3 ...
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