Government & Politics

Federal Judicial Service Commission (Nigeria)

The Federal Judicial Service Commission has been in existence since 1954. The Chairman of the Commission is the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Other members of the commission are the President of the Court of Appeal, the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, two senior legal practitioners and two non-lawyers appointed by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

StudyHQ May 20, 2017

Government & Politics

The National Economic Council of Nigeria

The Nigeria National Economic Council (NEC) | Functions, Aims & Objectives The National Economic Council first came into existence under the 1979 Constitution. The council advises the President on economic…

StudyHQ May 19, 2017

Government & Politics

The Nigeria Police Council | Functions

The Nigeria Police Council was introduced by the 1989 Constitution. The body comprises the President (chairman), State Governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police.

StudyHQ May 19, 2017

Government & Politics

The National Judicial Council (Nigeria)

The National Judicial Council is an innovation of the 1999 Constitution. The Chief Justice of Nigeria is the chairman of the council whose membership includes senior judges and judicial officers.

StudyHQ May 10, 2017

Government & Politics

Features of the Presidential System of Government

In a presidential system of government, the President is both the ceremonial and executive head of state. That is, the president combines the offices of Head of State and Head of Government at the same time. In this regard, the President performs a number of functions. In particular, he enforces all laws, serves as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, appoints important political office holders and grants pardon and mercy to offenders.

StudyHQ April 25, 2017