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Underutilisation of Nigeria’s Railway Infrastructure and the Need for Legislative Oversight
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)Nigeria’s railway sector has attracted substantial public investment and external borrowing over the past decade, including loans reportedly exceeding $2.5 billion from the China Exim Bank to support rail modernisation ... -
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 ... -
Urgent Need for Legislative Intervention to Prevent Aviation Safety Risks from Weakening Air Traffic Radar Infrastructure in Nigeria
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-04)The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has expressed serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of Nigeria’s air traffic surveillance infrastructure, particularly the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria ... -
Urgent Need for Legislative Oversight on Recent Nigerian Navy Operations Against Illegal Oil Refining and Petroleum Theft
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)Crude oil theft and illegal refining continue to pose significant threats to Nigeria’s economy, environmental sustainability and national security, particularly in the Niger Delta region. These activities result in ... -
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 ... -
Week Five of the Middle East Conflict: Escalating Risks for Nigerians and Urgent Need of Legislative Actions
(NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)The ongoing escalation of conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has intensified geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, with significant implications for global energy markets and economic ...
