National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies: Recent submissions
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A Bill for an Act to Amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal act to Provide for the Prohibition of Foreign Accounts and Foreign Medical Trips and Foreign Education for Public officers and for Related Matters
(House of Representative, 2023)This Bill seeks to amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act to provide for the compulsory utilization of our local public health facilities and education facilities to provide room for improvement in both the ... -
A Bill for an Act to Amend Agriculture Research Council of Nigeria act, Cap, A12, laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Establish Federal College of Agriculture, Albasu, Kano State and for Related Matters
(House of Representatives, 2023)This Bill seeks to amend Agriculture Research Council of Nigeria Act, CAP, A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2023 to Establish Federal College of Agriculture, Albasu, Kano State. -
A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Cap.C23, laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for the Establishment of the Ecclesiastical Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja and the Ecclesiastical Court of Appeal of the States; and for Related Matters
(House of Representatives, 2023)This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Laws of the Federation Cap C23, 2004 to provide for the Ecclesiastical Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and the Ecclesiastical ... -
A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Amongst other Provisions, Transfer the Powers of the National Judicial Council to Appoint or Remove Judges of State Courts to the Governor of a State and Amend the third Schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 and for Related Matters
(House Representatives, 2023)This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to amongst other provisions transfer the powers of the National Judicial Council to appoint or remove judges of State courts to the Governor ... -
A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Cap. C23 LPN 2004 to Confer Jurisdiction on the Federal High Court to try Offences Arising from Violations of the Provisions of the Electoral Act and any other Related Act of the National Assembly and for Related Matters
(House of Representatives, 2023)This Bill seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to enable the Federal High Court to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, High ... -
A Bill for an Act to Alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria (As Amended) to Change the Educational Qualification for Election Into Certain Political Offices and for Related Matters
(House of Representative, 2023)This Bill seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to change the educational qualification for election into certain political offices. -
A Bill for an Act for the Mandatory Procurement (First Option) of Locally Made Products, Goods and Services by Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies in order to Encourage Local Manufacturers and Indigenous Companies, and to Prohibit the Exclusion of Locally Produced Goods in the Procurement Process; and for Related Matters
(House of Representatives, 2023)This Bill seeks to make it mandatory for Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to give priority to local manufacturers and indigenous companies in the procurement of goods, works and services, and to prohibit the ... -
A Bill for an Act to Amend The Nigerian Mining Corporation Act Cap. N120 Laws of The Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and for Related Matters
(House of Representative, 2023)This Bill seeks to amend the Nigerian Mining Corporation Act Cap. N 120 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. -
Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, 2024
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A Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework on Cryptocurrency in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Legislative Support Services, 2025-06)This Brief analysed the legal and regulatory framework on cryptocurrency in Nigeria. The Brief argued that the legal and regulatory framework on cryptocurrency in Nigeria is evolving, driven by the rapid growth of digital ... -
Analysis Report on a Bill for an Act to Establish a Council for the Regulation of Legislative Counsel and Other Legislative Practitioners, to improve the quality of Bills, Motions and other legislative documents presented to the legislature for legislative actions; and for Related Matters Bill No: HB.61
(NILDS-Department of Economics and Social Research, 2024-09)Good legislative drafting is crucial for ensuring that laws are clear, precise, and effective. It minimizes ambiguity, prevent misinterpretations and legal disputes, thus fostering legal certainty and stability. Well-drafted ... -
Enforcing Immediate Reimbursement for Delayed and Cancelled Flights: Need for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Economics and Social Research, 2024-04)Summary • Flight delays and cancellations are common occurrences in Nigeria, as about 55% of domestic flights are either delayed or cancelled. • Flight delays and cancellations subject air passengers to untold hardships ... -
Analysis Report of a Bill for An Act to Establish the Federal University of Technology, Maijujuas to make Comprehensive Provisions for the Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters
(NILDS-Department of Economics and Social Research, 2025-01)Education is universally recognized as a critical driver of development and prosperity in any country, and Nigeria is no different. Globe the sector plays a vital role in making available the required balance in the form ... -
CPI Rebasing: Finding Plausible Reasons for Decrease in Inflation from 34.8% to 24.5%
(NILDS-Department of Economic and Social Research, 2025-02)Price level is a crucial macroeconomic variable that significantly influences household, firm, and government objectives. Monitoring the movement of prices within the economy is essential for effective fiscal and ... -
Rebasing Macroeconomic Variables: Of What Essence?
(NILDS-Department of Economic and Social Research, 2025-02)This issue brief considered the essence of rebasing some macroeconomic variables to examine the rationale for such exercise. The brief simply defines rebasing as replacing an outdated base year with a more recent one to ... -
The proposed 2024 Tax reform bill and the Rising Economic Pressures on the Survival of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: A Need for Legislative intervention
(NILDS-Department of Economic and Social Research, 2024-11)The current proposed 2024 tax bill has planned on raising the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10% in 2025. This increase is projected to adversely affect the growth and performance of an already weak Small and Medium ... -
Insecurity and Anambra State Gubernatorial Election: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Economic and Social Research, 2025-01)Violence in Anambra state has significantly increased in recent years, threatening the state's democratic process through kidnappings, armed robberies, and politically motivated attacks. The governorship election of Anambra ...