The CDS, COAS and the Commanding Officer of 177 battalion have some explanations to give before the House Committees on Army, Human Rights and Justice this Thursday over unlawful detention The House of Representatives has strongly condemned the unlawful arrest and detention of a prominent community leader, Alhaji Bello Badejo, by officers of the 177 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, calling it a violation of his fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution....
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...
President Tinubu and Deputy Speaker Kalu praised for the swift enactment and constitution of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), which addressed 54 years of marginalisation in the region. The Chairman of the Security, Climate Change, and Special Interventions Committee on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Ifeanyi Onuigbo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for taking a historic step toward addressing long-standing marginalization in the South East by...
OrderPaper recorded a success rate of over 66 percent in forecasting the key topics discussed in the National Assembly last week. OrderPaper remains your go-to source for providing insightful updates on the happenings within the National Assembly. In our recent forecasts for the plenary sessions from December 10 to 12, 2024, a 66.7 percent accuracy rate was achieved. This showcases the value of our Legislative Intelligence Unit, which makes it easier for both policymakers and...
In Nigeria’s governance framework, timely submission of the annual budget is critical for maintaining fiscal discipline and service delivery. President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly on Tuesday. But the delay raises significant concerns about the legislative process, financial governance, and public accountability. Concerned about this, the House of Representatives in October called for the submission of the budget or risk rejection. Importance of timely budget submission...
This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights the promotion of women to key management positions in the National Assembly (NASS) and protection for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Vivian Njemanze becomes House deputy clerk During the week, Mrs. Vivian Nonyelum Njemanze was announced as the deputy clerk (administration) of the House of Representatives. This appointment is a significant step forward in promoting GESI within Nigeria’s legislative bureaucracy. It...
This week, RemTracker highlights key legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing safety standards in gas sites, promoting renewable energy, and addressing environmental challenges within Nigeria’s extractive sector, alongside the latest updates on the proposed federal university of mining and geo-sciences. Investigation into gas flaring safety standards On Tuesday in the House of Representatives, Rep. Harrison Anozie Nwadike (APC, Imo) called for an investigation into compliance with safety standards in gas flaring operations to protect lives in...
On Thursday, the House passed a whopping 15 bills, including the Nigerian content and CSR bills, while the Labour Party lost another Rep to the APC Uproar as Plateau Rep defects from Labour Party The All Progressives Congress (APC) has again gained one more member as a Plateau lawmaker, Rep. Ajang Alfred Iliya defected from the Labour Party. In a letter read by the Speaker on Thursday, Rep. Iliya, cited internal crises within the Labour...
The day’s plenary was marked by mild tension as a senator staged a walkout on colleagues. Additionally, an arrest warrant was issued for the Managing Director of Julius Berger PLC over his refusal to honor senate invitations, while lawmakers also called for an immediate halt to building demolitions in Abuja. Senate issues warrant of arrest on Julius Berger MD The senate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Julius Berger PLC’s Managing Director, Dr....
The federal government has been asked by the House of Reps to stop the unprofessional disposal of seized stolen crude oil The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to halt environmental hostile practice and adopt eco-friendly and professional method of disposing of crude oil and allied materials seized, in the course of security operations. It also urged the security agents to include environmental experts to supervise the disposal of seized crude which...
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