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Lawmakers expressed mixed reactions to President Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget estimates to a joint session of the national assembly on December 18th, 2024. National Assembly members expressed varying opinions following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget estimates, pegged at ₦49.8 trillion. The budget presentation, a significant moment in the legislative calendar, was met with cheers and chants for the president, especially by members of his party. Highlights of the budget...

With a 50 percent accuracy rate in last week’s forecast, OrderPaper continues to serve as the authoritative platform for understanding policy dynamics within the National Assembly. As the national assembly convened for plenary week, November 26 to November 28, 2024, OrderPaper forecasted likely issues and activities that would engage lawmakers.  With an accuracy rate of 50 percent, our Legislative Intelligence Unit assessed several critical issues that ultimately found their way into the debates and discussions...

Members of the National Assembly have extended an invitation to civil societies to enhance accountability, transparency and legislative openness. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are vital frameworks in legislative environments. Their presence serves as a catalyst for the expected changes in legislative systems across the globe.  Recognizing the critical role these societies play as catalysts for change, lawmakers have urged these organisations to engage more actively by asking questions, pursuing leads, and collaborating closely with them...