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A review of the political question doctrine in judicial proceedings in Nigeria
(Faculty of Law Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2023-08)The courts are typically viewed as the apolitical arm of government. It is therefore axiomatic in any system of constitutional government built on the doctrine of separation of powers that political questions-issues are ... -
An Appraisal of Post-Legislative Scrutiny Mechanisms in Nigeria: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and the United States of America
(Faculty of Law University of Benin, 2023)As an emerging aspect of legislative practice, post-legislative scrutiny represents a special process that is designed for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating the implementation and impact of legislation, with a view ... -
Need For Forensic Science in the Criminal Investigation Process In Nigeria.
(NILDS-Journal Of Law Review, 2019)Proof beyond reasonable doubt is the requirement of our criminal law. The policy derives from the fact that human justice has its limitations, especially given the grave injustice that can be wrought by a wrongful conviction. ... -
ASSESSING THE EXTENT AND APPLICATION OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS TO ASPIRANTS, CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL PARTIES
(NILDS- Nigeria journal of Legislative Affairs, 2020-01)A brewing debate that has been going on in current national discourse regards who the subjects of campaign finance laws are between political parties, candidates and aspirants of elections throws up the question regarding ... -
Bill for an Act to Provide for the Prohibition and Prevention of Electricity Theft, the Vandalisation of Public Power infrastructure and Protection of Power company Personnel and other related Matters
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ANALYSIS REPORT ON A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGIONAL CENTRE FOR ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND TRAINING INITIATIVES AND FOR RELATED MATTERS
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BILL ANALYSIS REPORT ON THE NATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL ACT 2015( AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
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BILL ANALYSIS REPORT ON THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT( AMENDMENT)BILL 2019
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RETHINKING THE DOCTRINE OF THE LAST SEEN IN MURDER TRIALS
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAW, FACULTY OF LAW-NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY , KEFFI, 2021-04)It is settled under the Nigeria law of crime that the person who was last seen with a deceased id presumed to bear full responsibility for his death. this doctrine necessitates a person charged with murder to proffer ... -
Avoiding the pitfalls of Pre-Election Matters
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2020)The impact of pre-election matters in the democratic process in Nigeria cannot be ignored considering the fact that it has distorted the electioneering process in Nigeria in many instances. Pre-election matters usually ... -
Promoting the Good Governance by Advancing the Role of Parliamentarians and the Term Offices Limitation (Comparing Nigeria and Indonesia)
(JILS (Journal of Indonesian Legal Studies), 2022)1584 ISSN (Online) 2548-1592 In the 21st century new world order, there is growing interest more than ever before in issues related to democracy and good governance around the world. This is a reflection of the increasing ... -
LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF POLITICAL PARTY FUNDING AND CAMPAIGN FINANCING IN NIGERIA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)Political campaign finance refers to funds used to promote the interest of political parties and candidates. The Nigerian political campaign history from 1999 until date has revealed that such campaign funds oftentimes ... -
LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR TREATY MAKING AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)Treaties are the bedrock of international relations. Nigeria has signed on to several treaties that have given her a voice in global governance but have also raised concerns on their implications for the country. The ... -
EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND PRESIDENTIAL POWER IN NIGERIA: COMPARATIVE LESSONS FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)Since his assumption office, President Mohammadu Buhari has adopted the practice of issuing formalized Executive Orders. This is a new form of exercise of presidential power in Nigeria, which has generated controversy amongst ... -
ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT IN NIGERIA: PROPOSAL FOR LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)The negative impact of climate change makes carbon emission top the list of dangerous human activities against our planet. This negative fallout is bound to increase further because of un-abating carbon emissions. Although ... -
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AND THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES SUB-REGION
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)In its role as a sub-regional organization, ECOWAS has had to respond to the violent conflicts within the West African sub-region, thereby shifting its focus away from its original agenda of commerce and economic ... -
DEROGATION FROM FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY CONSIDERATION IN NIGERIA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)Derogation from fundamental rights is often justified on grounds of national security concerns, with the net effect of limiting the enjoyment of those rights. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as ... -
CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE PUBLIC OFFICERS PROTECTION ACT: A FRESH LOOK AT THE PRINCIPLES OF REASONABLENESS AND PROPORTIONALITY
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)In May, 1999, Nigeria commenced a journey in constitutional governance, founded on the rule of law. Some of the important, universally validated elements of the system are an independent judiciary; and the right of ... -
CONSTITUTIONALISING INDEPENDENT ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES IN NIGERIA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)Since 1979, Nigeria’s Constitution has always mandated the government to abolish corruption (and abuse of power). The extant Constitution of 1999 which also stipulates this, generally mandates the government to ... -
CONSTITUTIONAL ALTERATION AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA
(National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2019-12)With the return to democratic rule in 1999, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered), which is modelled after the country’s defunct Constitution of 1979, came into force. Since then, there ...
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