This Bill seeks to amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to provide for the additional Local Government Areas in Edo State in response to population growth, administrative efficiency, and the need ...

This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) (No. 23) Act, 2023 to reduce the timeframe within which the President of a Governor shall forward to the Senate or ...

This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as altered) to elevate the right to a clean, safe, and healthy environment to the status of a justiciable fundamental right under Chapter ...

This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Altered) to provide for the resignation, withdrawal or retirement of persons employed in the public service of the Federation or ...

This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to ensure timely presentation of the annual budget estimates by the executive to the legislature; to enhance fiscal transparency by ...

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.