Anambra state saw a rather discouraging performance from its female members in the House of Representatives. Over the years, there has been an increased call for female participation in politics in order to achieve global gender inequality and genuine democracy. However, Anambra being one of the states having female lawmakers, saw a rather discouraging performance from its female members in the House of Representatives. In order for citizens to keep tab on the performance of...
With a rise in the country’s debt burden from N457.5 billion ($3.33bn) in 2007 to N121.67 trillion ($42.12bn) in 2024, the National Assembly’s moves to amend the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) is welcome When the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) was enacted in 2007, Nigeria’s external debt was N457.5 billion ($3.33bn). As of 2024, it has ballooned to N121.67 trillion ($42.12bn). This dramatic increase raises questions about the efficacy of the current legislation, which...
The House of Representatives issued an official statement to confirm the death of a Nigeria Customs Service official during a hearing on Tuesday A senior official of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Andrew Essien, died on Tuesday after collapsing while being questioned by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts. The engagements which occurred around 1.00pm when the customs officer was fielding questions from members of the committee when he coughed and slumped. Despite...
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...
NNPC, Now NNPCL, Nigeria’s national oil company has undergone some rapid and significant metamorphosis in the last three years. Here’s why and these are the structural changes you need to know. Despite the numerous motions to diversify Nigeria’s economy, there has not been a very significant movement away from petroleum as the mainstay. And given that the Nigerian state has been putting its mouth where its money is, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has...
In a global attempt to phase out fossil fuel, can Nigeria leverage its mineral resources to become a leading advocate for renewable energy, while upholding good climate practice and peace amongst the host communities? On the back of the COP28 Agreement for the world to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, it has become necessary to spotlight the mineral resources available in Nigeria that could move the country comfortably from the shackles of fossils...
The face-off between the Benue State Governor and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has escalated with members of the National Assembly from the state in proxy battle The Benue Caucus of the National Assembly has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crises within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State allegedly fueled by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The lawmakers from both chambers who are of the APC accused the governor...
Minister Edu called attention to non-provision for a poverty eradication trust fund and said there has been over 71% reduction in capital allocation to the ministry between 2022 and 2023 The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Beta Edu, has pleaded with the National Assembly to increase the capital allocation to her ministry in the 2024 budget as the amount allocated is not sufficient for poverty eradication in the country. The minister made...
Senator David Umahi promises to include a provision for a 15-year shelf-life insurance guarantee for projects and a maximum of 5% Variation of Price (VoP) Clause in the contracts. The minister of works, Senator David Umahi, has announced plans to include a provision for a 15-year shelf-life insurance guarantee for projects and a maximum of 5% Variation of Price (VoP) clause in contracts awarded by his ministry. Umahi said this during the 2024 budget defence...
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, in his welcome remark at the 2024 budget presentation session, outlines why the 10th National Assembly is proud to work collaboratively with President Bola Tinubu. “On behalf of the Right Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Distinguished Deputy Senate President, the Right Honorable Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Distinguished Senate Leader, Principal Officers of both Chambers, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the House...
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