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INSIGHT: Sustainability as the New Deal for Companies and Communities

Sustainability refers to the responsible management of the earth’s finite resources to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The House of Representatives recently threatened to issue arrest warrants on executives of some companies operating in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The alleged offence of these companies is their failure to honour invitations to explain or defend their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to host communities in...

Heirs Technologies appoint Obong Idiong as CEO

Idiong, renowned for his extensive experience in the technology sector and visionary leadership approach, assumes the helm of Heirs Technologies with a wealth of accomplishments. Heirs Technologies, a prominent digital transformation company, has declared the appointment of Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), signalling a strategic move to fortify its position in delivering cutting-edge enterprise solutions and IT consulting services for businesses. Idiong, renowned for his extensive experience in the technology sector and...

GESI Tracker: SGBV, Cancer and Correctional Services Get Attention

For the plenary week of March 5th to 7th, 2024, the National Assembly spotlighted key GESI components such as secondary school education on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), breast and cervical cancer preventive measures, and inmate integration through the decongestion of prisons. Integrating SGBV into school curriculum… In the hallways of secondary schools across Nigeria, young minds are shaped, dreams are born, and the foundation for a just and inclusive society is laid. Amidst the...

Akpabio lashed for comments at Wigwe’s funeral 

Akpabio’s retort at Herbert Wigwe’s funeral service did not sit well with many, drawing criticism on social media platforms.  In the aftermath of the funeral service for the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, found himself under intense scrutiny and criticism for his comments at the solemn occasion. A viral video shared on X (Twitter) captured the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayo Fubara, urging the political class to...

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...

IWD: NASENI to raise number of female engineers in Nigeria

“The global average for female representation in engineering is 28 per cent. In Nigeria, it is only five per cent, only one in 20 Nigerian engineers is a woman.” The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) through collaboration with the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) has unveiled an initiative supporting Female Engineers to succeed in Engineering and Technology-Based Enterprises The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency for...

Senate calls for immediate reinstatement of expelled University student

Cyprian was expelled from the University of Abuja on grounds of an alleged plan to protest against the proposed fees hike. The Senate has urged the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja to reinstate Igwe Chukwuemeka Cyprian as a bona-fide student of the University. This is as it mandated the University to restore his access to the students portal  and recommend him for mobilisation of the NYSC programme, having received an apology letter from...

GESI Tracker: Surrogacy, Gifted Kids and Implementation of the Disabilities Act

The “GESI Tracker” is a dedicated lens through which we scrutinise, analyse, and celebrate parliamentary activities’ on gender and inclusion-related dimensions. Welcome to the inaugural edition of the GESI Tracker, your comprehensive weekly report on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) activities within the hallowed halls of the National Assembly. As a part of OrderPaper’s ongoing commitment to promoting transparency and fostering awareness of gender-related issues, this report seeks to illuminate the gender and inclusion...

CBN raises N1trn from OMO Bills sales 

Notably, 79% of the bids, equivalent to US$530 million, came from foreign investors, highlighting the global interest in Nigeria’s financial instruments. In a significant move towards enhancing liquidity management, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) concluded a successful sale of government securities on Friday, March 1, 2024. The apex bank issued a N1.053 Trillion (approximately US$680 million) in short-term instruments as part of its strategic monetary measures. The Open Market Operations (OMO) auction, where the...

Nigeria’s Monetary Policy good, Fiscal reforms better

The current fiscal policy and debt servicing mechanisms need serious and urgent attention and inclusion to boost the steps taken by the MPC. Fiscal reforms have been a recurring call by many experts and stakeholders, as the ripple effects of the nation’s fiscal policy are becoming evident in the socioeconomic challenges being witnessed. In a recent development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), to stimulate growth, took steps to...

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