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Former judge argues Nigerian legislature has no constitutional authority to regulate grazing18 June
The National Assembly has no constitutional powers to make laws banning open grazing and establish a national agency for the regulation and management of ranche…
Legislators in Nigeria propose constitutional amendments for presidential term limits and geographical rotation11 June
A clutch of lawmakers in Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber are pushing for significant alterations to the 1999 Constitution which will herald a major change i…
Calls for transition to parliamentary system grow in Nigeria17 May
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdusamad Dasuki, has advocated for a shift from Nigeria’s current presidential democracy to the parliamentary system …
Nigeria's constitution review makes women's inclusion a priority19 March
Nigeria's constitution is getting a revamp, and this time a committee tasked with the responsibility says women's inclusion in political offices is a priority.
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In Nigeria, senate institutes 45-member committee to review constitutional amendment proposals15 February
The Senate on Wednesday constituted a 45-member committee to review and amend the 1999 Constitution, with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio announcing the comp…
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