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Review of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 (Amendment) Bill, 2024
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2024-06)This report examines the Nigeria Police Act, 2020 (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which seeks to increase the service years of police personnel from 35 years to 40 of service, and from 60 to 65 years of age, as the case may be. The ... -
An Analysis of the Recognition of Ownership and an Order Vesting Custody and Management of the Repatriated Looted Benin Artefacts in the Oba of Benin Kingdom, 2023
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2024-05)This legal issue brief analyses the Order recognizing ownership, and vesting custody and management of the repatriated looted Benin Artefacts in the Oba of Benin. The brief appraises the rationale for the Order in the ... -
A Review of the Students’ Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Act, 2024
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2024-05)This legal issue brief discusses the recently enacted Students’ Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act, 2024 and appraises its innovative provisions setting it apart from the Act of 2023 which it ... -
Forestalling Building Collapse in Nigeria: Imperative of Legislative Intervention
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2023-09)Nigeria's real estate industry is one of the most vibrant sectors in the country. Indeed, the industry has grown in recent years, enabling many investors to diversify and build their portfolios. Despite the sector's vibrancy, ... -
From Policy to Law: The Role of the Legislative Drafter
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2023-07)One area of the legal profession which has received limited attention in Nigeria is the role of the legislative drafter in the legislative governance arena, especially in drafting Bills and other legislative instruments. ... -
Towards Improving Electricity Provisioning in Nigeria
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The Necessity for Legal Research Institutions’ Collaboration with Industry and Government
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Renegotiating Production Sharing Contracts in Light of Stabilisation Clauses
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Reforming the Police Force in Nigeria: a Case for Effective Legislation
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Re-Examining Nigeria’s Federalism
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Sovereign Immunity and Enforcement of International Commercial Arbitration Awards- P&ID Case in Focus
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Practice of Bicameral and Unicameral Legislature in Nigeria: A Re–appraisal
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2020-01) -
Legality of Defection and Implications for Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2018-10) -
Legality and Objective of the Use of Smart Card Readers in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2018-10) -
Legal Regime to Curb Vote-buying in Nigeria
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2019-05) -
Legal Framework to Tackle Perennial Conflicts between Herders and Farmers
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2018-10) -
Legal Framework of State Role in Public Safety and Public Order
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Extent of Application of Campaign Finance Law to Aspirants, Candidates and Political Parties
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2018-10) -
Examination of the Law on Donations to Candidates under Section 91(9) of the Electoral Act, No. 6. 2010
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2018-10) -
Diagnosing the Legality of Declaration of Inconclusiveness of Elections in Nigeria
(Department of Legislative Support Services, 2018-10)