Browsing Policy Brief/Analysis by Subject "Legislative Intervention"
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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 ... -
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), ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ...