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Economic Hardship and Democratic Disillusionment in Nigeria: Imperatives for Legislative Action
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)Nigeria is facing a dual crisis of economic hardship and growing democratic disillusionment. Persistent inflation, high unemployment, declining purchasing power, rising food insecurity, and widening inequality have placed ... -
Energy Security Concerns in Nigeria’s Downstream Petroleum Sector: Need for Legislative Oversight of NMDPRA Import Licencing Decisions
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-04)The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has resumed the issuance of petrol import licences to six marketers, authorising the importation of approximately 180,000 metric tonnes of petrol. ... -
Ensuring Civilian Protection in Nigeria’s Counterinsurgency Operations: Imperative for Legislative Action
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-04)Recurring incidents of civilian casualties resulting from military airstrikes in Nigeria’s North-East and North-West most notably the April 2026 Jilili market strike and earlier occurrences in Zamfara State underscore ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Improving Road Safety in Nigeria Through Standardised and Functional Road Signage Infrastructure
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-06)Road transportation remains the dominant mode of movement in Nigeria, supporting the daily mobility of millions of people and the circulation of goods and services across the country. However, despite its centrality to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Legislative Oversight on NCAA Investigation into Air Peace Flight Disruptions, Passenger Complaints, and Compensation Issues
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)Recent reports indicate that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Air Peace to its headquarters following passenger complaints related to flight disruptions, delayed refunds, and compensation issues. ... -
Legislative Oversight on Public Sector Borrowing, Fiscal Discipline, and Macroeconomic Stability Under Nigeria’s Inflation-Targeting Transition
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-06)The Central Bank of Nigeria has called on state governments to reduce their dependence on overdrafts and short-term borrowing as Nigeria transitions toward an inflation-targeting monetary policy framework. According to the ... -
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 ... -
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). ...