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NILDS Inaugurates Sub-Committees for 2025 UNIBEN Convocation

By Sofiat Adenekan The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has inaugurated eight sub-committees to oversee preparations for the 2025 UNIBEN/NILDS joint convocation ceremony. The event, scheduled for October, marks the ninth edition of the partnership between the University of Benin and NILDS. Speaking at the inauguration held at the Institute's headquarters in Abuja, Professor Sulaiman stressed the importance of effective […]

May 14, 2025 10

Education

NILDS Records Sharp Rise in Postgraduate Enrollment

By: Julian Adetinuyo The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, has recorded a sharp rise in postgraduate enrollment, with two hundred and forty-four students matriculated for the twenty twenty-four to twenty twenty-five academic session — a nearly ninety percent increase compared to the previous year. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony in Abuja, Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, said the surge in enrollment reflects the growing relevance […]

April 28, 2025 9

General

Former President Jonathan Wins 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize

By: Bukola Adetinuyo Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has made history once again, becoming first African leader to receive the prestigious 2025 Sunhak Peace Founder’s Prize. The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, in a congratulatory message, describes the award as a fitting recognition of Jonathan’s unwavering commitment to peace and democratic governance. In a statement by the Media Adviser to […]

April 11, 2025 10

News

NILDS DG Urges Muslims to Uphold Ramadan’s Spiritual Gains Beyond Fasting

By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has emphasized the importance of sustaining the spiritual benefits of Ramadan beyond the fasting period. He underscored that the conclusion of Ramadan should not mark the end of acts of worship (Ibadah). In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr, […]

March 30, 2025 10

News

DG NILDS Congratulates Prof. Attahiru Jega on New Appointment

By: Julian Adetinuyo The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has congratulated the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, on his appointment as Special Adviser to the President on Livestock Reform and Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Committee alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released on Sunday, March 9, 2025, by […]

March 9, 2025 17

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NILDS DG Mourns Dr. Doyin Okupe

The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has expressed deep shock over the passing of Dr Doyin Okupe, former Presidential Spokesman to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement issued on Friday, March 7, 2025, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman describes Dr. Okupe’s death as a significant loss to Nigeria’s media and political landscape. Reflecting on their […]

March 7, 2025 9

News

Prof Abubakar Describes Death of Balogun Ajimobi As Big Loss

Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has described as devastating the death of the Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Isiaka Yusuf Okunrinjeje. This is according to a statement issued on Sunday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Professor Sulaiman said with the death of Balogun Ajikobi six years after ascending the stool of his forbearers, "a big vacuum […]

February 23, 2025 20

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“Eschew Pettiness, Focus on Greater Good” – DG NILDS Advises Senior Staff

By: Anayo Akwitti The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, National Assembly, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has admonished the Senior Cadre Staff to adhere to ethics of Professionalism to bolster service delivery. According to statement signed by his Media Adviser Mohammad Abdulkadri ,Professor Sulaiman gave the charge on Wednesday 19th, February, 2025 at A- Two - Day Leadership Development Programme for Management Professionals of NILDS […]

February 20, 2025 6

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DG NILDS Grieves Over Gruesome Killing of Hafsat.

By: Anayo Akwitti The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has described as most unfortunate, callous and inhuman the killing of Hafsat Lawal by so called Alfa Abdulrahman Mohammed Bello in Ilorin. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Adviser Mohammad Abdulkadri on Monday, 17th February 2025 and made available to Democracy Radio. Professor Sulaiman said such a […]

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