The Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to lower the voting age in Nigeria from eighteen years to sixteen years. This will certainly increase the number of voters in the country ...

This Bill seeks to cure the seeming injustice been suffered by political parties as occasioned by provisions of Sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with respect to ...

This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, Cap. C23 Laws of the Federation, 2004 specifying the maximum number of terms a person may serve in the Senate, House of Representatives ...

This Bill seeks to establish the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults (Vulnerable Groups) Establishment Bill, 2025 act to vest it with the responsibility to protect and safeguard Children and Vulnerable Adults ...

The 2026 Appropriation Bill, titled the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” is designed to consolidate the far-reaching economic and structural reforms initiated since 2023. It aligns with ...

The 2026 Appropriation Bill, titled the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” is designed to consolidate the far-reaching economic and structural reforms initiated since 2023. It aligns with ...

Theories of punishment provide the philosophical foundation upon which criminal sanctions are justified, ranging from retribution and deterrence to rehabilitation and restorative justice. In Nigeria, the enactment of the ...

The suspension of legislators by their respective legislatures remain one of the most contested intersections between legislative autonomy and democratic accountability. While the power to discipline members is inherent ...

The voice-vote remains one of the most enduring decision-making procedures in legislatures, symbolizing both the simplicity and immediacy of parliamentary democracy. Notwithstanding, its continued use raises important ...

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 ...

This Bill seeks to provide for the establishment of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for formulating policies and guidelines relating to the prevention and Management of disasters in the FCT

This Bill seeks to provide for the development, maintenance, and regulation of a nationwide digital infrastructure to ensure access to high-speed, reliable, and affordable Internet services, across Nigeria.

This Bill seeks to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria by providing a framework for supporting startups, fostering research and development, and establishing financial incentives to encourage business growth.

This Bill seeks to establish the Wildlife Conservation Research Institute, Pandam, Qua'an Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State for the purpose of research, education, training, and policy development in the field ...

This Bill seeks to enact the State Police Service Commission (Est. Etc) Bill to amongst other provisions establish a Commission which shall be charged with discipline of all officers except in state police force and to ...

This Bill seeks to establish the South East Institute for Vocational and Entrepreneurial studies Umuobun, Imo state, to harness the innovative talents, entrepreneurship spirit, develop the vocational skills relevant ...

This Bill seeks to establish the National Security Trust Fund Act 2025, to provide for maintenance of a trust fund that will carter for the procurement of military and security infrastructure, technology for security ...

This Bill seeks to establish a Federal Institute of Mining and Geosciences, Takum in Taraba State to provide courses of instruction, training and research in the exploration and exploitation of minerals for national d ...