This study investigated the role of agriculture in enhancing socio-economic development in Nigeria, using the ex-post facto research design. It utilized secondary data from 1981 to 2022, which were sourced from the Central ...

This study examined democratic resilience in West Africa through a comparative analysis of Nigeria and Burkina Faso, focusing on governance structures, civil society engagement, and public participation. Anchored on Conflict ...

This study x-rayed election versus good governance in creating political legitimacy for a government by assessing the extent to which the successive administrations in Nigeria since 1999-2023 enjoyed political legitimacy ...

Benue State, often referred to as Nigeria’s Food Basket, has gradually transformed into one of the nation’s most volatile conflict zones. Beneath its fertile lands and rich cultural heritage lies a protracted struggle ...

The police force is established to protect the lives and properties of the people and maintain law and order. In recent times, there have been conflicts between the police personnel and civilian population in Gambia. This ...

This study examined how political advertising can be employed to highlight legislative support for green finance and promote sustainable development practices in Nigeria. It also investigated the level of public awareness ...

Election is one of the vital mechanisms that allow citizens to select their representatives who take charge of their leadership. Elections in most contemporary democracies have been a serious dilemma due to the massive ...

The Journal of Democratic Studies (NILDS-JDS) is published Bi-annually. For submission instructions, subscription and all other information visit http:nilds.gov.ng or email nildsjds@nils.gov.ng. Aims and Scope: The NILDS ...

The office of the Attorney-General occupies a unique constitutional position in Nigeria, serving simultaneously as the chief law officer of the Federation or a State and a political appointee within the executive branch. ...

Informed consent is a fundamental principle of medical law and a critical mechanism for safeguarding patient autonomy. However, in Nigeria, its operation often remains more formal than substantive, with persistent gaps in ...

Euthanasia remains one of the most contested issues in contemporary legal and bioethical discourse, raising fundamental questions about the sanctity of life, human dignity, and individual autonomy. This paper examined ...

Circadian rhythm disruption and sleep deprivation are increasingly recognised as factors that can impair judgment, impulse control, and conscious awareness, all capacities essential for criminal responsibility. In Nigeria, ...

The approval of the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration (NPHWM) by the Federal Executive Council in 2024 marked a significant policy response to the increasing migration of Nigerian healthcare professionals and ...

Nigeria's democratic experience since the return to constitutional rule in 1999 has been characterised by uninterrupted electoral transitions, expanding political competition, and the continuing evolution of a multi-party ...

Borno State remains the epicentre of Nigeria’s protracted insurgency led by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, with over 40,000 deaths and more than 2 million displaced since 2009. Recent attacks, including ...

Nigeria is increasingly vulnerable to climate-related disasters, yet its disaster management system remains reactive due to fragmented laws, weak coordination, inadequate funding, and poor early warning systems. Despite ...

Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental and developmental challenges facing Nigeria. Rising temperatures, increased frequency of extreme weather events, flooding, desertification, and coastal ...

Recent international trade data released by the United States Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis indicate a decline in Nigeria’s crude oil exports to the United States during the first quarter of 2026. ...

This Policy Brief examines overlapping mandates among Standing Committees of the 10th House of Representatives and their implications for legislative oversight effectiveness. Since the return to democratic governance ...