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Leveraging equity and fairness in the distribution of political positions to promote unity and security in Nigeria
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, 2021)Nigeria has witnessed diverse forms of insecurity and conflicts in the past ten years. This ranges from farmers-herders conflicts, Boko Haram insurgency, ethnic violence, religious extremism, kidnapping, and political ... -
Rising Insecurity and the Need to Enact the National Security Agencies Welfare and Protection Act
(Department of Democratic Governance, 2021)This Brief has brought to the fore the need for the government, both federal and state, to adequately cater for and appreciate security personnel in the country. This Brief suggests that: The three Bills (viz. 2020/HB.1047, ... -
Profile of Insecurity in Nigeria, 2020: Considerations for the National Assembly
(Department of Democratic Governance, 2021-03)This brief adds to the discourse on insecurity in Nigeria by providing data on violent attacks and deaths across the nation for the year 2020. In its analyses, the brief shows that over 3,300 Nigerians lost their lives in ... -
Nigeria COVID-19 Vaccination Plans: Ensuring Equitable Allocation and Distribution
(Department of Democratic Governance, 2021-02)The morbidity and mortality rates of the coronavirus, otherwise called Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or COVID-19, ignited the urgency of developing and ensuring access to affordable, safe and ... -
Constant Breach of Agreement and the National Reputation: Lessons Nigeria Must Learn from P&ID $9.6 Billion Gas Deal Judgment
(Department of Democratic Governance, 2021)The main issue addressed in this brief is Nigeria’s disregard for the sanctity of contracts and terms of agreement, and the failure of its representatives to enter into agreements that are in the best interest of the ... -
A Review of Some Discriminatory Laws against Women and the Need for Legislative-Gender Responsive Actions in Nigeria
(Department of Democratic Governance, 2021)This brief provides insight into some of the discriminatory laws against women in Nigeria, and suggests steps that may be taken to address them. Some of the existing laws that discriminate against women are the 1999 ... -
An Analysis of Nigeria's Position in the 2020 Corruption Perception Index
(Department of Democratic Governance, 2021-02)This data brief analyses Nigeria’s position in the 2020 Corruption Perception Index. The brief reveals that despite all the measures taken to fight corruption by the present and past administrations, not so much has been ...