One of the world’s premier parliamentary academic and research institutions, NILDS supports the sustenance of dynamic and effective legislature in Nigeria (at Federal, State and Local levels), and the ECOWAS sub-region
One of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, NILDS supports the sustenance of dynamic and effective Legislature in Nigeria (at Federal, State and Local level), and the ECOWAS sub-region
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) is an organ of the National Assembly established by an Act of Parliament. President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law the National Institute for Legislative Studies Act 2011 on March 2nd 2011 following the passage of the same by the Senate and the House of Representatives
In 2016, the Institute’s Governing Council approved the establishment of new department of Democratic Studies as well as a Department for Post Graduate Studies. On January 26th, 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the National Institute for Legislative Studies (Amendment) Act, 2017. This expansion will enable the Institute to provide capacity development services to democratic Institutions and governance in Nigeria.
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To ensure the quality and effectiveness of laws, NILDS is actively involved in Legislative Drafting, Drafting of motions and Resolutions, Bill Analysis and Scrutiny, Support for committee and more
The institute recognizes that individuals respond to to different teaching and learning styles. Therefore, it adopts pedagogic style approaches to, which enable the participants to be actively involved in the learning process
Through its training programmes, NILDS enhances the capacities of legislators and staff to become more effective in carrying out their mandate
An important objective of NILDS is the dissemination of research output and designing/analysing policies that could be translated into legislation or imputed into the policymaking process
Legislative Centre for Security Analysis (LeCeSA) is a peace and security
research arm of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies
(NILDS), under the National Assembly of Nigeria.
the functions of the Institute.
In commemoration of the 2026 Workers’ Day, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, held its maiden Director General’s Social and Sports Day, bringing together staff in a vibrant display of unity, wellness, and team spirit. The event, designed to promote camaraderie and healthy living, featured a range of engaging activities including aerobic sessions, […]
A delegation from the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, led by its Head of Delegation, Mr. Hassan Hashim, paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, to explore opportunities for capacity building and institutional collaboration. The engagement provided a platform for […]
Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has emphasized the need for responsible governance of artificial intelligence (AI) to safeguard democratic institutions in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 General Election. Prof. Sulaiman made the call on Thursday during a public lecture organized by the institute to examine how emerging technologies […]
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Through the development of its infrastructure the Institutes targets to be an internationally recognized research outfit that facilitates the development and sustenance of dynamic and effective legislature and democracy in not only Nigeria but the Sub region and the entire African continent.
The library has four major sections: Technical, Reader Services, ICT and Archives. We are here to assist you with your research and information needs.
The Legislative Archive preserves and makes available to the public the historical records of the National Assembly and the research records of the Institute.
This digital repository provides open access to the Institute research output in digital form, including articles, the Institute‘s Publications etc.
A user-friendly digital platform that provides access to the resources available in the library.
The National Institute For Legislative Studies and Democratic Studies/UNIBEN Programmes is out. The complete examination timetable for the 1st Semester 2022/2023 with details such as the examination courses, day and time, venue and the appointed invigilators clearly listed can be downloaded with the click of the button below.
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At NILDS, we’re passionate about your feedback and enquiries and it shows in the level of services we provide. We’re more than happy to answer your questions and solve any problems or feedbacks you may have for us.
No 2 Abubakar Sulaiman Avenue, Cadestral zone COO, Piwoyi District, Off Umaru Musa Yar’adua Express Way, Airport Road, Abuja.
+234 818 997 8800
info@nils.gov.ng
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
