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LIFE This Week: The 2025 budget and the Badenoch bit

Sharon EboesomiDecember 17, 20249 min

OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) predicts that lawmakers will focus on the 2025 budget following the president’s presentation. Reactions to Kemi Badenoch’s controversial remarks on Nigeria may also occur. The National Assembly is set for a significant week, with several high-profile matters on the agenda. President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 Appropriations Bill, his second budget proposal since taking office, to a joint session of the legislature. The legislative review of the fiscal...

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LIFE This Week: Budget presentation, currency scarcity, and abductions

Newsroom MattersDecember 10, 202410 min

Hopes for 2025 budget presentation, biting currency scarcity and mass abductions are key issues OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Unit predict will engage lawmakers this week This week’s edition of OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) offers a snippet at key legislative activities set to shape Nigeria’s governance and economy as lawmakers return to their chambers. From expected communication on budget presentation to urgent debates on insecurity, currency scarcity and continuesd engagement on the controversial tax bills,...

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LIFE This Week: Tax bills, budget benchmarks, and boat mishaps

Newsroom MattersDecember 3, 20246 min

OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Unit can reasonably forecast that the national assembly will continue debates on the controversial tax bills, the 2025 budget benchmarks contained in the MTEF and the unfortunate boat mishap in Niger state. As the National Assembly gears up for a new plenary week, expectations are that it will engage in conversations to address matters of importance to the country. Lawmakers are expected to tackle pressing topics which may include the tax bills,...

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Special seats for women and the disabled: All you need to know about the political inclusion bill

Sharon EboesomiNovember 29, 20245 min

Women’s political participation and inclsuin for PWDs is not just a fundamental human right but also an essential prerequisite for achieving gender equality and fostering a genuine democracy. People with disabilities face significant barriers to political participation, including physical, social, and institutional obstacles that limit their engagement in the democratic process. As a result, many individuals with disabilities choose not to participate in politics, feeling that the issues that matter to them are ignored or...

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15 years imprisonment for illegal organ harvesting as Reps advance bill

Leah TwakiNovember 27, 20245 min

A person found guilty of engaging in organ trafficking faces a minimum sentence of 15 years imprisonment A bill aimed at prohibiting and penalizing organ trafficking in Nigeria has advanced in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda (APC, Lagos), the proposed legislation passed its second reading on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward addressing a long-standing issue in Nigeria and globally. Key Provisions of the Bill The bill seeks to amend...

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LIFE This Week: 2025 budget, Simon Ekpa and social investment reform

NewsroomNovember 26, 20245 min

As lawmakers return to plenary this week, OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Unit forecasts that discussions around the 2025 budget, the arrest of IPOB leader Simon Ekpa in Finland, and President Tinubu’s bill on social investment will be key issues for consideration. As lawmakers return to plenary at the National Assembly this week, the nation looks to them to address pressing issues of governance, economic reforms, and societal welfare. With a packed legislative agenda, the coming days...

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Genotype or goodbye: Bill targets Nigeria’s sickle cell crisis

Sharon EboesomiNovember 25, 20247 min

In response to ongoing public health challenges, the House has received a bill to tackle the burden of sickle cell disease in the country. The bill prescribes severe penalties for non-compliance. Sickle cell disease (SCD) has been a significant public health issue in Nigeria for decades, and its impact has evolved over the years. Research has also shown that Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease in the world. The high...

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As Reps process AI regulation legislation | Bills Board

Sharon EboesomiNovember 25, 20246 min

The Artificial Intelligence Bill of Nigeria, 2024, marks a critical milestone in the country’s commitment to regulating AI and harnessing its potential for national development. The 21st century has ushered in an era of technological transformation, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront of this revolution. From automating routine tasks to driving innovation in sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and entertainment, AI is redefining how businesses and governments operate. Its influence has been particularly...

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LIFE This Week: Stranded super eagles, fuel price hikes, and tax matters

Leah TwakiOctober 15, 20246 min

The stranding of the super eagles in Libya, incessant fuel hikes and tax bills are issues predicted on our Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) this week Nigerians have faced numerous challenges this past week, and as the National Assembly resumes for another legislative session, it is anticipated that the representatives will step up to address pressing issues affecting the nation. Among the matters expected to dominate the lawmakers’ attention this week are the ongoing fuel...

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LIFE Last Week: Over 80 percent of OrderPaper’s predictions came through

Joy EruraneOctober 14, 20245 min

Last week, OrderPaper accurately made predictions on critical issues that made their way into discussions within the National Assembly for plenary week October 8 – October 10, 2024. With an impressive accuracy rate of 83 perent, OrderPaper‘s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) article has again proved to be a valuable resource for both public and private decision-making, as many of the issues we highlighted were indeed addressed in the National Assembly’s discussions and committee...

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