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Strengthening the Legal Framework for Climate Resilience in Nigeria: A Legislative Intervention for Disaster Risk Reduction
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)-To analyse the existing legal and institutional frameworks governing climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Nigeria, identifying gaps and limitations that hinder effective climate resilience. -To advocate ... -
Impact of Defence Spending on National Security in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Nigeria continues to battle diverse and high-level security challenges, including Boko Haram insurgency, kidnappings and crude oil theft; it has seen the emergence of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), ... -
Strengthening Nigeria’s Demographic Data System: A Legislative Intervention for Regular Population Censuses
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Accurate and up-to-date demographic data is fundamental to effective governance, equitable resource allocation, and sustainable national development. However, Nigeria’s continued dependence on irregular and outdated ... -
Enhancing Credibility in Nigeria’s Electoral Process through the Unbundling of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Nigeria's electoral integrity has been questioned, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) taking the bulk of criticism for their dual role in conducting elections and regulation of political parties. ... -
Strengthening the Independence and Efficiency of the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation: Critical Areas for Legislative Consideration
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)The Auditor General of the Federation (AuGF) is constitutionally mandated to audit Nigeria's public accounts and report findings to the National Assembly. Nonetheless, there are serious questions about the independence of ... -
The Imperativeness of a Harmonized National Identity Management System in Nigeria
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Nigeria's identity management ecosystem has long been fragmented, with multiple agencies issuing various forms of identification. This leads to duplication and inefficiencies that may give rise to security vulnerabilities. ... -
The Political-Economic Implications of the Import Ban on Foreign Goods Locally Produced In Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Consideration
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)In a bid to encourage domestic production and lessen Nigeria's reliance on imported commodities, President Tinubu on 5th of May, 2025 announced a ban on the importation of goods that can be locally produced. The policy ... -
Addressing the High Cost of House Rent and Agency Fees in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria: The Need for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is grappling with a severe housing affordability crisis that disproportionately impacts civil servants, artisans, and low- to middle-income earners. Surging demand, driven by high inflation ... -
Promoting Sustainable Development through Renewable Energy Policy Reform
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Access to reliable and clean energy is essential for economic growth, social development, and environmental protection. According to the World Bank energy is critical for economic growth and poverty reduction. It powers ... -
Raising and Managing Funds for Healthcare in Nigeria: Strategies for the Post-USAID Era
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)Nigeria’s healthcare system faces significant challenges, including inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and limited access to quality care. With the gradual withdrawal of donor support, particularly from the United ... -
Reviewing and Co-developing A Robust Almajiri Policy Framework to Support Inclusive Education in the Country
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)● The issue of Almajiri in the northern and Out-of-School Children (OOSC) in the southern parts of Nigeria (both sum up to 10.5 million) has become a national embarrassment. ● The almajiri or tsangaya system of education ... -
Rising Cases of Ritual Killings in Nigeria: Imperatives for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)There is no denying the fact that ritual killings in Nigeria pose a grave threat to the safety and security of citizens, instilling fear and anxiety within the populace. While precise data is limited due to under reporting, ... -
Political Patronage by Public Officials: The Imperative of Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-01)This brief examines Political Patronage of Public Officers and the need for legislative action. In addressing critical systemic challenges within the Nigerian civil service, where public officials frequently engage in ... -
Political Autonomy and Local Government Election in Nigeria: The Imperative for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2024-11)This policy brief delves into the issue of political autonomy and local government election in Nigeria, through the legislative intervention. Local government elections in Nigeria are crucial for grassroots democracy but ... -
Tackling Youth Unemployment through Vocational Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-03)Promoting entrepreneurship and revamping the vocational skill acquisition colleges will effectively combat youth unemployment in Nigeria. The youth unemployment crisis in Nigeria continues to escalate, almost reaching ... -
Pedestrian Bridge Usage in Abuja: Issues and Recommendations
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-01)Pedestrian safety in Abuja has become a critical concern, requiring urgent legislative action. The construction of numerous pedestrian bridges across the metropolis is yet to significantly reduce road fatalities, as residents ... -
Re-inclusion of History into Primary and Secondary Schools Curricula: The Need for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-01)This policy brief emphasizes the urgent need to reinstate History as a core subject in Nigerian primary and secondary schools. The removal of History from the curriculum in 2009 has resulted in a significant knowledge gap ... -
Traditional Rulers and the Nigerian Governance Structure: Advocating for Constitutional Recognition
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Traditional rulers have historically played a significant role in Nigerian society's governance and socio-cultural fabric. However, the 1999 Nigerian Constitution does not explicitly recognize the roles of traditional ... -
Addressing Women’s Underrepresentation in Governance: Strategies for Legislative Consideration
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Although there are noticeable efforts to addressing the existing gender gap by the government. Firstly, the government is a signatory to most of the international conventions on gender equality. Secondly, there is evidence ... -
Defining Minimum Threshold of Voters Turnout before Declaration of Winners in Elections in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of voter turnout in Africa. Voter turnout declined from over 69% in the 2003 general elections to 35% in 2019 and further to 26.72% in 2023. This is against over 70% consistent voter ...
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