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Reps partner OrderPaper in implementation of parliamentary programme

Korinjoh ReginaMarch 19, 20244 min

In a significant affirmation of its status as Nigeria’s preeminent policy think tank that bridges the gap between citizens and parliament, OrderPaper has been listed as a key partner in the implementation of the Parliamentary Development Programme (PDP) of the 10th House of Representatives for the period 2023-2027 The 10th House of Representatives recently unveiled its four-year development plan, titled Parliamentary Development Programme (PDP) for the 10th House of Representatives, National Assembly, 2023-2027. This event...

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Inflation and its impact on everyday life

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 24, 20249 min

Rising inflation rates may disproportionately affect the poor due to their limited access to financial services resulting in lower income and higher relative prices of essential goods, thereby increasing poverty overall. It is the dream of every country, developed or underdeveloped, to see equitable advancement in the living standards of its people. This advancement encompasses every element of human pursuits and is the centre of development in the economic sector. Also, it is impossible to...

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Court orders FG to investigate all attacks against journalists, punish perpetrators

Leah TwakiFebruary 17, 20245 min

The Federal Government bears responsibility and is liable for the actions and conduct of law enforcement, security, intelligence, military and other officials and agents that threaten, undermine or violate the rights and safety of journalists and other media practitioners. In a landmark judgement, a Federal High Court in Abuja directed the Federal Government to investigate attacks against journalists, prosecute and punish perpetrators of such attacks and take measures to prevent further attacks on journalists while...

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Reps demand refund of N1.48bn COVID-19 funds from Federal Fire Service

adminFebruary 1, 20241 min

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered the Federal Fire Service (FFS) to return the sum of N1.48 billion Covid19 funds into the federation account.

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SPOTTED: 10 motions in 6 months of the 10th House

Elizabeth AtimeDecember 27, 202311 min

10 motions of the 500 so far taken in half a year of the 10th House of Representatives offer a glimpse into how citizen-centric the green chamber is. It also speaks of the resolve of the chamber to see matters to reasonable conclusion It is about six months since the 10th House of Representatives was inaugurated on the 13th of June 2023. As legislators took time to settle in and went about their duties, Nigerians...

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10th House: Legislative agenda in limbo?

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 12, 20235 min

The legislative agenda is to be used to meet the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians, and they would use it as a benchmark to evaluate and assess the performance of the House after four years. Legislative Agenda has become the common term to describe the four-year plan of policies and actions by the National Assembly. A Legislative Agenda is a social program of proposed legislations to support policies and programs of government that would help...

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Energy transition: Biofuel as viable alternative to fossil fuel

Efe IseghohimeOctober 11, 20236 min

Biofuel is a goldmine for Nigeria to harness in the quest for energy transition but the government must get its act right while industry players should live up to the billing Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa”, is grappling with the dual challenge of energy sustainability and environmental responsibility. With a population of over 200 million people and an economy heavily reliant on fossil fuels, the nation faces increasing energy insecurity and...

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LIFE Service: 10 issues that’ll shape the 10th Senate upon resumption

NewsroomSeptember 25, 202313 min

As part of OrderPaper’s mandate to bridge the gap between people and parliament, this special edition of its Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) Service is focused on the Nigerian Senate as it resumes from a five-week annual recess. Authors: Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq and Ojochenemi Onje-James There are huge indications that both chambers of the National Assembly will resume plenary sessions this week after its annual six-week vacation. Although the House of Representatives has made...

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Pending Senate’s confirmation, Cardoso resumes as Acting CBN Governor

Op-ed EditorSeptember 22, 20233 min

Barely one week after nominations by the President, Cardoso, a former Finance Commissioner during the Bola Tinubu-led administration in Lagos State takes over as ‘Governor’ of Nigeria’s apex bank. But what happens to the constitutional provision on confirmation by the National Assembly? Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso has formally assumed duty as the Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) following his recent nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As contained in a...

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Shehu Sani, Prof Sonaiya, to headline OrderPaper’s Int’l Democracy Day Discourse

Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqSeptember 14, 20235 min

This International Day of Democracy (IDD 2023) special is the seventh episode (Year 2023) of the OrderPaper Parliamentary Engagement Nigeria (OPEN) Space; a virtual discourse hosted monthly by Nigeria’s foremost independent parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank that bridges the gap between people and parliament on Twitter (X). With the practice of democracy facing a tough season on the continent of Africa, OrderPaper Nigeria is set to mark the 15th celebration of...

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