Civil society organizations (CSOs) are known to be non-state actors whose goals are neither to make profits nor to seek governing power. They are known essentially to play vital roles in the process of representative ...

The roles played by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), especially in democratic environments globally, have contributed tremendously towards the conduct of free, fair and credible elections as well as in supporting electoral ...

Vote trading is a contentious issue in contemporary political discourse and the sustainability of democratic development in Nigeria. The menace of vote buying is gradually crippling electoral processes and undermining the ...

This study presents an assessment of the effectiveness of the House Committee on Industry in overseeing the activities of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in promoting quality standards for products and ensuring ...

The legislature is an institution which represents the common and collective interest of the citizens through the enactment of laws and the exercise of oversight functions on the activities of the executive. This is why ...

This research undertook an analysis of the role of post-legislative scrutiny in Nigeria; lessons from United States Practice. The objectives are to understand the role of post legislative scrutiny in legislative practice ...

This study examined the library as a tool for effective legislative performance using the Nigeria National Assembly (NASS) as a case study. The study was motivated by the desire to know the role the library played in the ...

Oftentimes, Legislators as well as members of the public from within and outside the country request the National Assembly Official Report Department for Hansard of proceedings on Bills or Motions to follow debated issues ...

Corruption is one of the greatest challenges that Nigeria faces as it impacts on the development of the country. Despite the enormous powers of the National Assembly to combat corruption, corruption has persisted in Nigeria. ...

Post-legislative scrutiny (PLS) is essential for ensuring the effective implementation of laws and their beneficial impact on citizens. However, the current PLS approach in the form of legislative oversight in Nigeria, ...

The study examined the high turnover rates among Nigerian legislators, with a focus on the Plateau Federal constituencies after the 2023 general elections. It aimed to understand the impact of frequent turnover on legislators' ...

Legislative oversight and good governance is very essential to promote accountability, transparency and rule of law in Nigeria. The study examined the role of Nigeria 9th Senate in using legislative oversight to promote ...

This dissertation was on “The Effect of Naira Redesign on Vote Trading in the 2023 Presidential Election”. Money as a means of exchange plays a crucial role in every election as it is needed in every stage of electioneering. ...

This study is intended to examine Elections and the Quest for Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria: Towards a Nexus. The objectives were: to examine the role of credible election in deepening democracy in Nigeria; to evaluate ...

One of the key functions of modern legislatures is oversight scrutiny of the executive branch to ensure accountability and transparency in the management of resources and implementation of laws passed by parliament. However, ...

The old, timeless axiom that change is inevitable still holds sway especially in any democratic society where there is guarantee of liberty and justice. Democratic society gives much allowance to social change unlike an ...

This study focuses on the role and effectiveness of the National Assembly, particularly the Senate Committee on Public Procurement, in enhancing the public procurement process in Nigeria. The research objectives included ...

Low voter turnout has continued to be a reoccurrence in Bwari Area Council of the Federeal Capital Territory, especially during presidential elections. Though, political participation is a fundamental aspect of the democratic ...

The success of every Legislative body depends largely on the conception of a legislative vision, setting out clearly defined legislative goals, adequate planning, and implementation of the said goals. Prior to the birth ...

Women's representation in Nigeria’s parliament has been the lowest in the world, and perceived that unequal representation will linger as long as men are the "gatekeepers" of policy formulation. The study sought to identify ...