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ANALYSIS: Implementation, domestication challenges impede disability law

December 4, 20235 min

About five years after the enactment of the discrimination against disability law challenges around implementation and domestication by sub-nationals continue to hamper the gains of the legislation Oftentimes, a person with disability is described as someone with a physical or mental impairment. However, disabilities can vary widely and can be either visible, invisible, natural or acquired. Therefore, it is crucial to remember that when we discuss disabilities, we could be referring to a variety of...

by Op-ed Editor

Citizens Speak

Climate Change: A ‘Perpetual Pandemic’ in Disguise

December 1, 20239 min

This oped by Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi calls for concerted action to combat the onslaught of climate change in Nigeria Amidst unprecedented global challenges ranging from economic hardship to military takeover in some parts of Africa to the Russian-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars, the conversation continues on the “war” of nature against man—climate change. This is a result of the intended and unintended actions of man against the environment. Climate change has not only posed threats to...

by Sharon Eboesomi

House of Representatives Spotlight

Nigeria must borrow to move forward – Delta Rep

December 1, 20233 min

The legislator believes that Nigeria must borrow its way out of the economic abyss the country has found itself A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ukodhiko Jonathan (PDP, Delta State), has said that for Nigeria to be able to achieve the purpose of the 2024 budget and fund projects, it has to continue borrowing. Rep. Jonathan made this statement while speaking to journalists shortly after the presentation of the 2024 budget estimates by President...

by Joy Erurane

Nuggets & Learning

Governance: 7 steps of how bills become laws

October 19, 20237 min

Have you ever wondered how governance works? How do we get ruled by politicians? Why are we obliged to obey laws made by the government? Read along as we dive into “how bills become laws.” Every law out there, from civil to criminal laws, you name it, has gone through different processes before becoming a ‘law.’ First of all, what’s a bill? A bill is a proposed law that is before the legislature for approval....

by Efe Iseghohime

Featured RemTrack Resources

Energy transition: Biofuel as viable alternative to fossil fuel

October 11, 20236 min

Biofuel is a goldmine for Nigeria to harness in the quest for energy transition but the government must get its act right while industry players should live up to the billing Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa”, is grappling with the dual challenge of energy sustainability and environmental responsibility. With a population of over 200 million people and an economy heavily reliant on fossil fuels, the nation faces increasing energy insecurity and...