Prof Sulaiman Expands NILDS Departments From 4 to 13
By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has highlighted the Institute’s expansion in training, research and institutional capacity as evidence of how strategic leadership can strengthen democratic governance. Prof Sulaiman explained that NILDS expanded from four operational departments to 13, increased its annual training […]
NILDS Strengthens Ugandan Lawmakers’ Capacity on Public Finance Oversight
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, is strengthening the capacity of Ugandan lawmakers to scrutinise public borrowing, debt management and government expenditure as part of efforts to improve parliamentary oversight. The Institute is hosting members of Uganda’s Parliament Committee on National Economy for a five-day training and induction workshop […]
NILDS Strengthens Procurement Planning for Greater Accountability
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has strengthened its procurement planning and accountability framework with the inauguration of an 11-member Procurement Planning Committee. The committee will help the institute identify and prioritise procurement needs, align them with approved programmes and budgets, and promote compliance with public procurement laws. The […]
NILDS DG Urges African Solutions to Regional Challenges
The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on African countries to develop home-grown solutions to the political, legislative and institutional challenges facing the continent. Prof. Sulaiman made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, while receiving a three-member delegation from the Eastern and Southern African Management […]
NILDS, UNIBEN Launch PhD Programmes in Law, Governance
By Anayo Akwitti The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and University of Benin (UNIBEN) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and expanded their academic collaboration with the launch of doctoral programmes in law, policy and legislation as well as social science, politics, and governance. According to a statement by NILDS, the […]
Show Empathy to the Less Privileged at Ramadan – DG NILDS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on Muslims across the country to show empathy and extend support to the less privileged as the 2026 Ramadan fasting begins. Prof. Sulaiman said the holy month offers believers an opportunity to demonstrate compassion, […]
NILDS DG Celebrates Turbaning of Ballah District Head
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the newly turbaned District Head of Ballah, Kolapo Abdulkadir. In a statement issued on Friday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, he described the event as a landmark moment for the Ilorin Emirate. Prof. Sulaiman said […]
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 […]
Nigeria Needs Urgent Electoral Overhaul—NILDS DG Sulaiman
By Julian Adetinuyo The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for urgent reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions and restore trust in its electoral system. Speaking at a high-level national dialogue on electoral reforms in Abuja, Professor Sulaiman said Nigeria’s democracy cannot thrive without a […]
Nigeria’s Governance Challenges Stem from Attitude, Not System of Government – NILDS DG
By: Julian Adetinuyo In an exclusive interview with Democracy Radio, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), provided key insights into Nigeria’s democratic and legislative trajectory. Professor Sulaiman outlined NILDS’ ongoing efforts to enhance legislative capacity and drive democratic reforms amid evolving socio-political challenges. He also highlighted the […]