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David Oputah, Author at OrderPaper

Oputah David M is a Bloomberg-trained Journalist with a diversified experience in online journalism and newsroom management. He is a 2023 MTN Media Innovation fellow!
EXPLAINER: The Nigerian oil and gas industry content bill

Members of the public, industry stakeholders, and interested parties are invited to contribute to the Bill during the public hearing. The House of Representatives Committee on Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring is scheduled to hold a one-day public hearing to deliberate on important Bills on non-oil and gas; and, oil and gas referred to it. The Committee, led by Rep. Boma Goodhead (PDP, Rivers) said the public hearing will take place on Thursday, 18 April...

GESI TRACKER: leave for widows and widowers and the Statutory budget

Widowed persons are often the forgotten faces of gender inequality, facing discrimination and marginalisation in many societies. For the plenary week of March 11th-15th, 2024, GESI Tracker delves into the widows’ and widowers’ bereavement leave bill and other gender issues.  Leave for Widows and Widowers Widows and widowers in Nigeria often face significant challenges, including social stigmatisation, economic hardship, and lack of access to resources and support. Traditional practices and beliefs sometimes contribute to their...

GESI TRACKER: Student loan and need to support out-of-school children

In this week’s GESI Tracker, for March 11th to 15th, 2024, the National Assembly highlights important Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) components, including the urgent need to address the challenges faced by out-of-school children and the Student Loans Scheme.       GESI TRACKER: Student loan and need to support out-of-school children The need to support out-of-school children. In Nigeria, millions of children are out of school due to poverty, limited access, gender,  conflict,...

LIFE SERVICE: Killing of soldiers, student loan, insecurity expected to dominate NASS agenda

OrderPaper’s latest LIFE Service highlights a convergence of critical issues set to command the attention of the National Assembly in the upcoming week. This week at the National Assembly promises to be dynamic and potentially contentious as a confluence of critical issues demands attention from lawmakers. From the killing of soldiers in Delta state to the nationwide internet disruption that affected telecoms and banks; the new student loan bill proposed by the President to concerns...

OrderPaper’s LIFE proves accurate as NASS debate predicted issues

OrderPaper in its LIFE Service, last week, predicted that the issues of Insecurity and kidnappings; Epileptic power supply; Budget Padding allegations against the Senate by Senator Ningi; Investigation of Ways and Means by the Senate; and Implementation of student loan policy would be front-burner issues at the National Assembly last week. This article details how the prediction fared. Last week, the National Assembly found itself embroiled in a flurry of legislative activities, precisely as predicted...

LIFE SERVICE: NASS to deliberate on kidnappings, budget padding among other issues

This week at the National Assembly, LIFE by OrderPaper presents a constellation of critical issues set to command the attention and deliberation of lawmakers as they convene to address pressing national concerns. As the National Assembly gears up for another week of legislative proceedings, a myriad of critical national issues is expected to dominate the agenda, signalling a period of intense deliberations and policy formulation. The following are anticipated to dominate the legislative agenda: The...

LIFE proven accurate as NASS tackle predictions by OrderPaper

This article shows how the LIFE predictions proved their mettle by accurately predicting key discussions and decisions during the past week’s session. In a remarkable turn of events, the predictions made by OrderPaper in its Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) last week have proven to be spot on as the National Assembly convened to address the critical issues affecting the nation. From epileptic power issues to hunger in the land – as witnessed by attacks...

EXCLUSIVE: NNPC found wanting in Reps’ investigation of Crude Oil theft

Despite being a critical stakeholder in Nigeria’s oil industry, the NNPC failed to honour the committee’s summons, glaringly absent from proceedings crucial to uncovering the truth. The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating crude oil theft and revenue loss in Nigeria has delivered an indictment against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPC). The report, seen exclusively by OrderPaper, is based on meticulous scrutiny and testimonies from various stakeholders and paints a troubling picture...

LIFE SERVICE: Power, Hunger, Binance, Ways and Means among top issues for NASS

As the National Assembly convenes for its upcoming sessions, this LIFE Service presents several pressing issues that are expected to dominate discussions and legislative considerations. The upcoming sessions of the National Assembly are expected to address a range of pressing issues that reflect the current challenges facing the nation. This Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) outlines key topics likely to be on the agenda, drawing upon recent developments and ongoing challenges facing the nation. From...

LIFE SCORECARD: OrderPaper Predictions on point again

Here’s a closer look at how the LIFE predictions proved their mettle by accurately predicting key discussions and decisions during the past week’s session. In legislative affairs, foresight is a coveted skill. As legislative processes unfold, the ability to anticipate discussions and decisions becomes invaluable. In the Nigerian context, where the National Assembly serves as the crucible of policy formation and amendment, predicting its agenda requires astute observation and analysis. In the past week’s plenary...

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