PLAC Commences Legislative Internship Programme Alumni Support Initiative
PLAC is pleased to announce the inaugural edition of its Legislative Internship Alumni Support Initiative. Supported by the European Union (EU), this initiative is designed to sustain engagement, encourage leadership, and foster innovation among former interns. It will facilitate the design and implementation of alumni-led projects advancing civic education, democratic participation, and legislative engagement—particularly among […]
PLAC Supports Study Tour of Select Members of the House Committee on Constitution Review to the Parliament of Kenya
Monday, 23rd – Thursday, 26th June 2025 The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), with support from the European Union (EU), facilitated a study tour for select members of the House Committee on Constitution Review of the Nigerian National Assembly to the Parliament of Kenya. The primary objectives of the study tour were to:Increase awareness […]
Senate Approves N1.485 Trillion As 2025 Budget of The Rivers State Government
At its plenary session held on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, the Senate received and considered the report of its Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Emergency Rule on the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill, and thereafter approved the sum of ₦1,485,662,592,442 as the official 2025 Budget of the Rivers State Government. Presenting the report, the Leader […]
2025 Democracy Day: President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly in a Joint Sitting
The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, 12 June 2025, addressed a Joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, convened by the National Assembly, in celebration of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day with the theme “ 26 years of Uninterrupted Democratic Governance and Appreciation of the National Assembly’s Central Role in Nigeria’s Democratic […]
Press Brief on PLAC’s Report: “From Ballot to the Courts: Analysis of Election Petition Litigation from Nigeria’s 2023 General Elections”
On Wednesday, 9 April 2025, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) launched a report titled, “From Ballot to the Courts: Analysis of Election Petition Litigation from Nigeria’s 2023 General Elections.” The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the judgments delivered by the Election Petition Tribunals, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court over petitions […]
National Assembly Approves Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State
The Senate and House of Representatives at its plenary session of Thursday, 20th March 2025 approved the request of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to proclaim a state of emergency in Rivers State. At the commencement of the House of Representatives plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen (APC: Kaduna) read a letter […]
PLAC Condemns National Assembly’s Use of Voice Votes to Approve Proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State
Issued: 20 March 2025 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is deeply troubled and disheartened by the action of the National Assembly in approving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State and doing so via voice vote. This decision marks a grave failure on the part of the legislature. […]
PLAC Condemns Arrest, Detention, and Charges against Omoyele Sowore
Issued: 29 January 2025 The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) unequivocally condemns the arrest and detention of Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights and democracy activist, by the Nigeria Police. We are deeply concerned about his charge to court on allegations of cybercrime—a clear misuse of legal provisions intended to combat genuine cyber threats. […]
National Assembly Resumes Plenary, Kicks Off 2025 Legislative Session
The Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 reconvened for its plenary session, marking the official commencement of the 2025 legislative session. Both chambers resumed plenary after the end-of-year recess for the Christmas and New Year holidays. At the resumption of plenary in the Senate, the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill […]
Proliferation and Duplication of Government Agencies in Nigeria
President Tinubu Presents N47.90 Trillion as the Proposed 2025 Budget to the National Assembly in a Joint Sitting
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a Joint Sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, presented the sum of N47.90 trillion as the proposed 2025 Budget. This is an increase from the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion presented in 2023. Delivering his address, the President emphasized that the 2025 budget […]
Demanding Accountability from Elected Representatives in Nigeria: The Youth Perspective
A Conversation on Women Political Inclusion
Impact of the Current Economic Crisis on Nigerian Youths
House of Reps Constitution Review Committee partners with PLAC to Discuss Temporary Special Measures to Elect Women
On Monday, 28 October 2024, the Policy and Legacy Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in collaboration with the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review and with support from European Union in Nigeria, convened an International Legislative Dialogue on Women and Constitutional Amendment in Nigeria. The gathering brought together legislators, women’s groups, women politicians, civil society organisations, […]
National Assembly Passes Bills to Increase the National Minimum Wage and Guarantee Security of Tenure for IGP
The Senate and the House of Representatives at its plenary session on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024, advanced through the legislative process, the Bills to amend the National Minimum Wage Act, 2019 and the Police Act, 2020 by conducting the First, Second and Third Readings of the said bills on the same date. The Bill to […]
PLAC 2024 Legislative Internship Opportunity
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week long full-time internship programme with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practices and processes at the National Assembly. Internship Requirements: (i) At least, a first degree from a Tertiary Institution in any discipline (ii) Completed NYSC […]
Promoting Peace and Security through Women’s Leadership and Political Participation
Senate Suspends Approval of Recommendations from the Investigative Hearing on Proposed Electricity Tariff Hike
The Senate at its plenary session on Thursday, 16th May 2024 suspended the approval of the recommendations from the investigative hearing on the proposed electricity tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) conducted by its Committee on Power. Presenting the investigative report on the proposed electricity tariff hike by NERC, the Chairman of […]
PLAC Job Openings
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is currently seeking experienced professionals to fill the following vacancies within our organization based in Abuja. Please adhere to the application instructions. Applications that do not follow the procedure will not be considered Senior Programme Officer –https://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001768009/Senior-Programme-Officer?source=CareerSite Communications Officer –https://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001772015/Communications-Officer?source=CareerSite Accounts Officerhttps://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001772114/Accounts-Officer?source=CareerSite Monitoring & Evaluation Officerhttps://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001772065/Monitoring-and-Evaluation-Officer?source=CareerSite Administrative Officerhttps://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001772155/Administrative-Officer?source=CareerSite Executive […]