National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies: Recent submissions
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Insecurity and Food Security in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Economic and Social Research, 2024-03)The intersection of insecurity, food scarcity, and food inflation in Nigeria presents a complex and challenging scenario that significantly impacts the country's agricultural sector and overall food security. In recent ... -
Derivation-Based Model for VAT Distribution: Issues for Legislative Consideration
(NILDS-Department of Economics and Social Research, 2024-11)The current administration has made efforts to improve the tax system to enhance the efficiency of tax collection and bolster economic competitiveness. In this context, it has presented four executive Bills to the National ... -
Daytime Movement of Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Rate of Road Accidents in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Economics and Social Research, 2024-11)The rising rate of road transport accidents in Nigeria has been a major concern in the country. According to a 2024 data released by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on road traffic accident, there were 10,130 total ... -
Insecurity and Anambra State Gubernatorial Election: Areas for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Economics 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 ... -
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 Economics 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 ... -
The Central Bank of Nigeria Forex Sales to Bureau de Change (BDC) Operators and the Depreciation of the Naira: Areas for Legislative Interventions
(NILDS-Department of Economics and Social Research, 2024-03)In a renewed effort to address the naira's free fall, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a number of noteworthy initiatives, such as investigating and clearing the backlog in foreign exchange, restricting the ... -
Urgent Legislative Intervention Needed to Avert NAAT Strike and Stabilise Nigeria’s University Sector
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-07)The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has declared plans to begin a nationwide protest from August 6, 2025, following the Federal Government’s failure to address longstanding grievances. These include ... -
Urgent Legislative Action to Support Stranded Nigerians Amid Israel–Iran Conflict
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)According to reports, over 1,000 Nigerian citizens are currently stranded in conflict zones across Israel and Iran due to escalating hostilities, including missile strikes and infrastructure disruption. Many are taking ... -
The Need for the Integration of Career Education into the Nigerian National Curriculum from Primary 3 to Tertiary Levels: A Call for Legislative Action
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Nigeria’s education system, structured on a 9-3-4 model, aims to deliver functional education for national development but faces challenges including inadequate curricula, infrastructure, and a disconnect with labour ... -
The Imperative of Regular Pension Adjustments for Inflation in Nigeria: A Call for Legislative Action
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Nigeria’s pension system, governed by the Pension Reform Act 2014, aims to provide a sustainable and equitable retirement income for workers in both public and private sectors. However, inflation, which has risen ... -
Systemic Police Extortion in Nigeria: Urgent Need for Legislative Oversight and Reform
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)Despite long standing assurances that lodging complaints and obtaining bail in Nigeria are free, reports of police extortion remain widespread. On May 20, 2025, The Punch and Sahara Reporters detailed a disturbing case in ... -
Strengthening Electoral Integrity in Nigeria: Issues and Recommendations
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) hosted a one-day policy dialogue on “Strengthening Electoral Reform” on June 24, 2025. The dialogue focused on identifying critical issues/challenges ... -
Runway Excursion at Port Harcourt International Airport: Urgent Need for Strengthened Aviation Safety Oversight
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-07)On July 13, 2025, Air Peace Flight P47190 veered off the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport upon landing. Though no casualties were recorded, the incident triggered widespread concern over aviation safety in ... -
Reviving Nigeria’s Rice Sector: An Urgent Need for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-07)Nigeria remains one of Africa’s largest rice consumers and importers, despite significant arable land and multiple government interventions. In 2025, domestic rice production fell to 5.23 million metric tonnes, the lowest ... -
Ending Fatal Delays: Legislative Urgency on “Police Report before Treatment” Practice in Nigeria
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)Despite existing legal mandates such as the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act (2017) and the National Health Act (2014), some hospitals and ambulance services in Nigeria continue to demand police ... -
Iran and Israel War: Implications on Nigeria’s Foreign Direct Investment
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)The intensifying Israeli-Iranian confrontation in 2025 has brought about global geopolitical uncertainty, with significant ramifications for developing nations like Nigeria. Nigeria's economy is still heavily reliant on ... -
Insecurity in Nigeria and Hard Lessons from Benue State: The Imperative of State Policing
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)Rising insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in states like Benue, has exposed the limitations of the centralized policing system. Frequent clashes between herders and farmers, banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence ... -
High Interest Rates on Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria: Challenges and Legislative Pathways
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-07)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is a phenomenon that can never be over emphasized from the perspective of growth, empowerment sustainability as the case maybe. This scheme has played a critical role in Nigeria's economic ... -
High Bank Charges and the Gradual Shift to Traditional Methods: A need for Legislative Intervention
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)The cumulative effect of the numerous bank charges as a result of the various Central Bank policies has become burdensome for many Nigerians especially low-income earners and small business owners who are struggling with ... -
Impact of Trump Tariffs Regime on Nigeria's Economy and Policy Recommendations for the National Assembly
(NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-06)The Trump-era tariffs pose a significant challenge to the Tinubu Administration's efforts to diversify Nigeria's economy and promote sustainable growth. The immediate impact of the 14% tariff is a potential disruption to ...