Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An Assessment of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement on Nigeria with a Focus on the Lomé Convention and Cotonou Agreement
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-04)This study assessed Nigeria’s trade performance during the respective African, Caribbean, Pacific, and European Union (ACP-EU) partnership agreements (Lomé Convention and Cotonou partnership agreement) because of their ... -
Executive-Legislative Conflicts in Nigeria: A Comparative Study of the 7th and 8th National Assemblies
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2020-03)This study examined comparative, executive-legislative conflicts in the Nigeria's 7th and 8th National Assemblies. It investigated the factors responsible for the pattern of executive-legislative conflicts in Nigeria in ... -
The Independent National Electoral Commission and the Quest for Electoral Integrity: A Study of the 2019 Kogi State Governorship Election
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-03)The electoral process has been at the center of a number of problems that have hampered Nigeria's democratic experimentation since her independence. The integrity of Nigeria's electoral process is perceived to be associated ... -
An Examination of the Attitude of the Nigerian Courts to the Use of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aids in the Interpretation of Statutes
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-03)This research themed ‘An Examination of the Attitudes of the Nigerian Courts to the Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aids to Interpretation of Statutes’ is an appraisal of the attitude of the Nigerian courts towards the application ... -
An Assessment of Oversight Functions of Senate Committee on Defence, 2015-2019
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2021-06)The study examined the extent to which the Senate Committee on Defence carried out its oversight function from 2015 to 2019. It also assessed the performance of the oversight function by the Senate Committee on Defence in ... -
An Assessment of the Impact of Direct Primaries on Internal Democracy of Political Parties in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-04)The study assessed the impact of direct primaries on the internal democracy of political parties in Nigeria. The broader objectives of the study were to assess the impact of direct primaries on the internal democracy of ... -
The Impact of Voters’ Turnout in Conducting Free and Fair Election (A case study of 2019 AMAC Election)
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-04)Over the years, Nigeria's electoral process was bedevilled by several untoward tendencies which range from massive frauds, rigging, intimidation of both opponents and potential voters, state interference, lack of ideological ... -
The Legal Effects of Judicial Discretion on the Mandate of the People Consequent upon the Lacunae and other Deficiencies in the Electoral Acts particularly the Electoral 2010: A Case Study of Election Petition Tribunal Decisions
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-06)Available literatures showed that election related litigations are on the increase and the resultant judgements, in some cases, controversial and conflicting. Some of the reasons for this, it was observed are that the ... -
The Role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Strengthening the Budgeting Process in Nigeria: AStudy of the 9th National Assembly
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-04)This research sought to examine the accountability works of Civil Society Organizations in strengthening the budget process in the National Assembly in Nigeria and to identify the varying factors militating against the ... -
Voting Behaviour in Nigeria’s National Assembly: Focus on the 2010 Electoral Act Amendment Bill in the 9th Senate
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-05)Voting in parliament x-rays the different patterns of voting choices expressed by the National Assembly Legislators, the circumstances that surrounded the passage of the bill into law, the preference of members which also ... -
Appraisal of the Institutional and Legal Framework of the Nigerian National Assembly Commission of Nigeria (2014-2020
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-05)The Nigerian National Assembly Service Commission was established through the enactment of the National Assembly Service Commission Act, 2014 (as amended) as a centralized parliamentary administrative agency designed ... -
Committee System and Legislative Effectiveness of the Nigeria National Assembly: A Study of the Public Accounts Committee of the 7th Senate, (2011-2015)
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2021-06)The Legislature is one of the key arms of Government that is saddled with the responsibility of making law and ensuring good governance. One of the strategies the Legislature adopts to achieve its objective is the committee ... -
An Assessment of the Legal Framework of the Role of Legislature In Nigeria’s Budget Process
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-03)The budget is the most crucial instrument for economic management and the vehicle for achieving government’s public policy goals. It is an important governance issue which has very negative effects on administration when ... -
The Role of Regional Parliaments in Economic Integration: A Study of the ECOWAS Parliament
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2020-03)Countries of the world including the industrialised economies, such as United State of America, Germany etc. have sought to come under one form of regional integration or the other, the goal is to achieve regional economic ... -
Legislative Oversight Functions in Nigeria: A Case Study of Imo State House of Assembly
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-05)In the modern-day constitutional democracy, (ideal situations) effective and efficient legislative oversight functions ensure executive compliance with legislative intent, improves, efficiency and effectiveness in conduct ... -
A Study of the Implications of the 2018 Inconclusive Election in Osun State on Electoral Process in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-04)It is imperative to underscore the fact that the recurring issue of inconclusive election is becoming frequent and ubiquitous in the conduct of elections in Nigeria and, a formidable challenge in Nigeria’s electoral system, ... -
Legislative Committees: Windows for Parliamentary Openness and Public Participation
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2020-01)This study investigated the level of openness in the 8th National Assembly, the level of public participation, challenges of the Nigerian 8th National Assembly and recommended practicable solutions to the challenges ... -
The Challenges and Prospects of Legislative Control over Subsidiary Legislation in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-06)The topic of this dissertation was chosen because of the frequent abuse of subsidiary powers by the executive arm of government in the making of subsidiary legislation. The research problem was focused on the challenges ... -
Sustainability of Constituency Projects: An Assessment of Amac/Bwari Federal Constituency (2011 – 2021)
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2022-02)Constituency projects scheme is an integral part of democratic system existing both in advanced and emerging democracies. It is the view of many scholars that legislative operations should include constituency project ... -
Legislative Oversight and Accountability, A Study of the 8th Senate Committees on Power, Works and Housing (2015-2019)
(NILDS-Department of Studies, 2020-09)The National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is widely perceived by the public to be inept in the area of legislative oversight. This study understand the basis for this reputation, by identifying the problems ...
