PLAC Condemns Threatening Remarks by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike; Demands Immediate Retraction and Public Apology
Issued: April 5, 2026 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) strongly condemns the deeply troubling and unacceptable remarks reportedly made by the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, during a recent media chat, in which he threatened violence against a journalist, Mr. Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television. In the reported statement, […]
PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship Opportunity
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week full-time internship program with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practice and process at the National Assembly. Internship Requirements: Nigerian citizen between 21 and 35 years of age At least a first degree in any […]
PLAC Condemns Arbitrary Public Holiday Declaration and Shutdown of Abuja Ahead of FCT Area Council Elections
Issued: Friday, 20 February, 2026 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) strongly condemns the arbitrary declaration of a public holiday by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for Friday, 20 February, purportedly to enable residents to participate in the FCT Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, 21 February. While encouraging citizen participation […]
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Rethinking Representation in Nigeria’s Legislature: Where Are the Youths and Women?
Call for Legal Researchers
Position: Legal Researchers (on Human Rights Litigation) Location: Abuja (On-site) Duration: 3 months (November 2025 – February 2026) Engagement Type: Full-time, Short-term Contract Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is seeking experienced lawyers to support the development of a practical guide for lawyers interested in human rights and public interest litigation. The role involves identifying […]
Download the Summarised Compendium of Bills before the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review for Input at the National Public Hearing
Click the link below to download the Summarised Compendium of Bills before the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review for Input at the National Public Hearing on Monday, 22nd September 2025 http://bit.ly/4nEp6CR
Sustaining Momentum for the Special Seats Bill: Survey Insights from PLAC Webinar
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), with support from the European Union, held a webinar on Tuesday, 19 August 2025 to present insights from a recent survey on the Special Seats Bill. The event, titled “Sustaining Momentum for the Special Seats Bill: Survey Insights on Public Understanding and Support”, was open to the public, with stakeholders […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CONSTITUTION REVIEW
The National Assembly is moving into a decisive phase of the ongoing constitution review process, as preparations are now underway for a national public hearing to be held 22 September 2025 on the wide-ranging constitutional alteration bills. This comes on the heels of the zonal hearings convened by both the Senate and House of Representatives […]
NASS SET TO EXPEDITE THE PASSAGE OF THE ELECTORAL ACT
With just about nine months to political party primaries for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the National Assembly is now in a race against time to pass a new Electoral Act that will guide the process. The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Electoral Matters have opted to draft an entirely new Act rather than […]
GOVERNMENT PLAN TO INCREASE PUBLIC OFFICIALS’ PAY STOKES ANGER
The recent announcement by the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) that it will review and possibly increase the salaries and allowances of President Bola Tinubu, his ministers, and other public officials has sparked outrage among Nigerians, many of whom see it as further evidence that public office holders prioritize their own welfare while […]
BENUE, ANAMBRA JOIN NASS IN SUSPENDING LEGISLATORS
Nigeria’s legislative houses appear to be turning more frequently to suspension as a “disciplinary” tool against their members, raising an important question: what effect does this have on citizens’ representation? From the National Assembly, where Senator Abdul Ningi was suspended in 2024 but has since returned, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan remains suspended in 2025, to […]
RIVERS STATE LG ELECTIONS COMPLICATE UNDEMOCRATIC EMERGENCY
The questionable state of emergency imposed on Rivers State has been further complicated by the conduct of local government elections, which observers and stakeholders have widely criticized. The focal point of the criticisms has been the question of why local government elections were conducted in a state that is supposedly so pervaded by insecurity as […]
PLAC Condemns Reported Assault and Detention of Omoyele Sowore, Demands Immediate Release and Accountability
Abuja, 7 August 2025 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), strongly condemns the reported assault and continued detention of human rights activist and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigeria Police Force. Sowore was detained on Tuesday, 6 August 2025, after honouring a police invitation in Abuja. The invitation, issued in July, indicated that he was […]
PLAC 2025 Legislative Internship Opportunity
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week full-time internship program with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practice and process at the National Assembly. INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS (i) Nigerian citizen between 21 and 35 years of age (ii) At least a first degree […]
Engagement on Women’s Political Representation Underscores Need for Reform
On Thursday, 10th July 2025, the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and with support from the European Union in Nigeria, hosted a Legislative Dinner on advancing women’s political representation in Nigeria with women legislators from the State Houses of […]
Open NASS Week 2025: Lawmakers and Stakeholders Discuss Path to Women’s Political Representation
On 8 July 2025, the second day of Open NASS Week 2025, the House of Representatives hosted a focused dialogue on the Special Seats Bill, a legislative proposal aimed at increasing women’s representation in Nigeria’s federal and state legislatures. The event, organised in partnership with PLAC, UNDP, and NALTF, brought together lawmakers, civil society leaders, […]
Open NASS Week 2025 Commences with Strong Emphasis on Transparency and Democratic Participation
The 2025 edition of Open NASS Week officially commenced on 7 July 2025 at the House of Representatives in Abuja. Organised by the House of Representatives in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Transparency Forum (NALTF), the event marked […]