This dissertation examined the rising prominence of the purposive approach to interpretation, which considers the underlying legislative purpose to inform the interpretation and application of statutes. The objectives of ...

There is a global trend towards greater openness in parliamentary system of government. This is based on the belief of the legislative oversight functions in ensuring accountability of the government. Since the dawn of the ...

Public Accounts Committees (PACs) have a significant role to play in enhancing oversight and accountability for the use of public funds. Nevertheless, like most issues in Nigeria, the PAC is faced with several challenges ...

Highlight of the study problem is on the strength of the fact that, there has been an established poor reading culture among Nigerian students. The big question is, has the advent of the internet improved reading culture ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) played a pivotal role in the country's financial regulatory landscape through its subsidiary legislation. This dissertation scrutinized the drafting practices of the CBN's subsidiary ...

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, ...