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Oluyede’s confirmation, passage of MTEF | SENATE GIST TODAY

Sharon EboesomiDecember 4, 20242 min

The confirmation of Lieutenant-General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede for appointment as Chief of Army Staff and the debate and passage of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) were the issues addressed in the senate Tuesday. Senate confirms Oluyede as COAS The senate has confirmed the nomination of Lieutenant-General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede for appointment as Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The confirmation followed the consideration of reports from the committee on Army...

House of Representatives

Unfreeze NSIPA accounts within 72 hours – Reps tell FG

Leah TwakiDecember 4, 20244 min

Federal government has been given an ultimatum by the House of Reps to unfreeze National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) account The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the federal government to unfreeze all accounts of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) within 72 hours to facilitate the smooth resumption of its critical poverty alleviation programmes. This resolution, adopted on Tuesday, followed a motion sponsored by Deputy Speaker Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC Abia)...

Senate

NASS to probe partnership, joint venture deals by NNPCL, NLNG, Immigration

Sharon EboesomiDecember 3, 20245 min

While some agencies have defended their partnership agreements as necessary for attracting investment, the national assembly says the country is being cheated. Nigeria has long grappled with the challenge of revenue mobilisation, a critical factor for achieving fiscal sustainability. Reports have it that critical agencies such as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), and Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) engage in Public-Private-Partnerships (PPPs) and Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs) that disproportionately...

House of Representatives

Reps demand urgent investigation into rising boat mishaps in Nigeria

Leah TwakiDecember 3, 20243 min

The federal government, through the ministries of marine and blue economy, and transportation have been asked to investigate incessant boat mishaps in the country Just as predicted in OrderPaper’s LIFE Service this week, the House of Representatives called on the federal government through the ministry of marine and blue economy and the ministry of transportation to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent boat mishaps in Nigeria. The ministries were tasked to provide insights and...

House of Representatives

House in rowdy session over controversial tax bill

Leah TwakiDecember 3, 20242 min

The House spokesperson and his deputy came under fire from members over the controversial tax reform bills There was uproar in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as members demanded that the spokesperson of the House, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. (APC Ekiti) to sit-down for announcing an endorsement of the controversial tax bills. Akin drew the ire of his colleagues while moving for the consideration of report on Nigerian content development and monitoring on behalf of...

House of Representatives RemTrack Senate

NNPCL under scrutiny as mining reforms echo | REMTRACKER

Timileyin OkunlolaDecember 3, 20243 min

As national assembly plenary resumes today, this edition of RemTracker highlights discussions from last week on CNG and planned probe of NNPCL over non-remittance of funds Day of reckoning beckons for MDAs The House of Representatives is set to investigate revenue-generating agencies for revenue leakages and non-remittance of funds. This decision followed the consideration of the report from the House joint committee on finance, national planning, and economic development regarding the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure...

Senate

BREAKING: Senate approves budget benchmarks for 2025-2027

Sharon EboesomiDecember 3, 20247 min

The senate approved the budget benchmarks with a total spending of ₦47.9 trillion and a new borrowing plan of ₦9.22 trillion. The senate has approved the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) ahead of the presentation of the 2025 Budget by President Bola Tinubu. This is as it approved the expenditure framework with a total spending of ₦47.9 trillion and a new borrowing plan of ₦9.22 trillion which includes both...

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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,...

National Assembly Politics

LIFE Last Week: 50 percent accuracy on forecasts plus STAR bill

Joy EruraneDecember 2, 20245 min

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...

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As OrderPaper gets commendation for fiscal reforms advocacy | The case of USAID-funded GIFT project

Joy EruraneDecember 1, 20247 min

The commendation from SCALE Chief of Party is a testament to the power of dedication, collaboration, and impactful advocacy delivered by OrderPaper. Background to the reform advocacy Nigeria’s public finance landscape has long been plagued by challenges of accountability, transparency, and a staggering debt burden, which has surged to an alarming ₦121.67 trillion (as at Q2 2024) and has led to escalated public borrowing. In response to these pressing issues, OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative (OAI) conceived...

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