Nigeria at 65: DG NILDS Urges Citizens to Rekindle Hope for a Stronger Nation
By Julian Osamoto As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on citizens to believe in the country’s future and actively participate in nation-building. Professor Sulaiman made the remarks on Wednesday, October 1, in a felicitatory statement commemorating […]
NILDS Showcases Legislative Expertise, Infrastructure to Visiting Zimbabwean Lawmakers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s foremost center for legislative research, capacity building, and policy analysis, presenting its cutting-edge infrastructure, technical expertise, and training programs to a visiting delegation of Zimbabwean parliamentarians. During an interactive session in Abuja on Wednesday, the Director-General of […]
150 Women Trained in Peacebuilding Ahead of 2026 Area Council Elections
By Chinedu Echianu As tensions often rise during Nigeria’s electoral seasons, over 150 women from the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have been trained in mediation, conflict management, and peacebuilding. The one-day workshop, held in Abuja, was jointly organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), the Research […]
Reps Unveil Africa’s First Legislative Barometer to Track Lawmakers’ Productivity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has unveiled Africa’s first National Assembly Deliberative Barometer, a data-driven tool designed to track parliamentary productivity, strengthen accountability, and deepen democratic governance. The initiative, developed by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in collaboration with ERGAF-Africa, was launched on Thursday at the […]
NILDS Celebrates Olofa of Offa on 62nd Birthday
By Zainab Bakare The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Olofa of Offa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Mufutau Esuwoye II, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday. In a statement by his Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman lauded Oba Esuwoye’s […]
NILDS Pledges Fair Conditions of Service For Staff
By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, says the Institute will ensure fairness and improved conditions of service for all staff. A statement by the Media Adviser to the DG NILDS Mohammed Abdulkadri, says he gave the assurance in Abuja on Friday, August 8, […]
NILDS Emerges as Regional Hub for Legislative Development
By Aremu Toyeebaht The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has further cemented its reputation as Africa’s premier legislative think tank and training ground, with the hosting of lawmakers from Nigeria and Malawi at its state-of-the-art facility in Abuja. While the House Committee on Library, Research and Documentation, led by Hon. Yusuf […]
NILDS DG Calls for Consistency in Judicial Interpretation
By; Sofiat Adenekan The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has called for greater consistency in judicial interpretations, describing it as essential to upholding judicial integrity. Speaking at a one-day public dialogue on judicial reforms in Abuja, Professor Sulaiman stressed that clarity and uniformity in court rulings […]
NILDS DG Reaffirms Support for Innovative FIRS Initiatives
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has reiterated the Institute’s commitment to supporting innovative initiatives that enhance the performance of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Professor Sulaiman made this known on Wednesday when he received a six-man delegation from the FIRS, […]
DG NILDS Commends Kwara United for Securing 2025 Federation Cup Final Spot
By: Sofiat Adenekan The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has extended warm congratulations to Kwara United Football Club for their historic qualification to the final of the 2025 President Federation Cup. In a statement released by his Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described the […]