DSpace at My University: Recent submissions
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North-Central Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024
(National Assembly, 2024)This Act establishes the North Central Development Commission charged with the responsibilty among other things to receive and manage funds from allocation of the Federation Account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation ... -
South-West Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2025
(National Assembly, 2025)This Act establishes the South-West Development Commission to, among other things, receive and manage funds from the allocation of the Federation Account and international donors for the settlement, rehabilitation and ... -
North-West Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024
(National Assembly, 2024)This Act establishes the North-West Development Commission, charged with the responsibility among other things, to receive and manage funds from the allocation of the Federation Account and international donors for the ... -
South-SouthDevelopment Commission (Establishment) Act, 2025
(National Assembly, 2025)This Act establishes the South-South Development Commission, charged with the responsibility among other things, to receive and manage funds from the allocation of the Federation Account to fast track the socio-economic ... -
South-East Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024
(National Assembly, 2025)This Act establishes the South-East Development Commission charged with the responsility among other things toi receive and manage funds from allocations of the Federal Account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of ... -
Strengthening the Legal Framework for Climate Resilience in Nigeria: A Legislative Intervention for Disaster Risk Reduction
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)-To analyse the existing legal and institutional frameworks governing climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Nigeria, identifying gaps and limitations that hinder effective climate resilience. -To advocate ... -
Legislative Interventions to Strengthen Public Health and Bolster NAFDAC`S War against Counterfeit Drugs and Contaminated Food in Nigeria
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Proliferation of adulterated food and counterfeit drugs has become a menace in Nigeria, with attendant health and economic costs. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards ... -
Impact of Defence Spending on National Security in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Nigeria continues to battle diverse and high-level security challenges, including Boko Haram insurgency, kidnappings and crude oil theft; it has seen the emergence of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), ... -
Failures in Nigeria's Electricity Sector Privatization: Issues for Urgent Legislative Measures.
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)The privatisation of Nigeria's electricity sector, initiated to enhance service delivery, infrastructure, and efficiency, has not achieved its intended objectives. Communities and individuals continue to bear the financial ... -
Escalating Lassa Fever Outbreak Across Nigeria: Urgent Need for Legislative Action
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Nigeria is currently experiencing a severe outbreak of Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic illness primarily transmitted through contact with food or surfaces contaminated by rodent excreta. Between January and March 2025, ... -
Strengthening Nigeria’s Demographic Data System: A Legislative Intervention for Regular Population Censuses
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Accurate and up-to-date demographic data is fundamental to effective governance, equitable resource allocation, and sustainable national development. However, Nigeria’s continued dependence on irregular and outdated ... -
Enhancing Credibility in Nigeria’s Electoral Process through the Unbundling of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Nigeria's electoral integrity has been questioned, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) taking the bulk of criticism for their dual role in conducting elections and regulation of political parties. ... -
Advancing Practical Technological Skills and Innovation in Nigerian Universities
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Nigerian universities remain largely theory-driven, producing many graduates with limited hands-on experience in technology, manufacturing or industry based experiences . This skills gap has stifled innovation, slowed the ... -
Dispatch Riders and the Illicit Drug Trade in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)This brief delves into the growing issue of drug smuggling through courier services, revealing the challenges of regulating this shadowy aspect of the delivery industry. Nigeria has seen a troubling trend recently where ... -
Cross-Carpeting in the National Assembly and its Implications on Nigeria’s Democracy
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Political parties represent a vital element of the contemporary democratic tradition. This is because in the absence of political parties, democratic rule would be practically impossible. In recent times, the country’s ... -
Strengthening the Independence and Efficiency of the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation: Critical Areas for Legislative Consideration
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)The Auditor General of the Federation (AuGF) is constitutionally mandated to audit Nigeria's public accounts and report findings to the National Assembly. Nonetheless, there are serious questions about the independence of ... -
The Imperativeness of a Harmonized National Identity Management System in Nigeria
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)Nigeria's identity management ecosystem has long been fragmented, with multiple agencies issuing various forms of identification. This leads to duplication and inefficiencies that may give rise to security vulnerabilities. ... -
The Political-Economic Implications of the Import Ban on Foreign Goods Locally Produced In Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Consideration
(NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)In a bid to encourage domestic production and lessen Nigeria's reliance on imported commodities, President Tinubu on 5th of May, 2025 announced a ban on the importation of goods that can be locally produced. The policy ...