The representatives gave a 7-day ultimatum to Mr. Wale Tinubu, Managing Director/CEO of Agip Petroleum PLC (now Oando PLC), for not responding to earlier invitation. The House of Representatives has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Mr. Wale Tinubu, Managing Director/CEO of Agip Petroleum PLC (now Oando PLC), for failing to respond to invitations regarding an inquiry into oil spills and related environmental issues involving Aiteo E&P Company and Nigerian Agip Oil Company. During a hearing...
While the Senate addressed the worrisome flood disaster in some parts in the country, lawmakers also discussed crucial issues around brain drain which has led to the rising ‘japa’ syndrome. These discussions validated OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) article published earlier. Senate advances bill to regulate Nigeria’s capital market The senate on Tuesday passed the second reading of a bill seeking to repeal the Investments and Securities Bill Act 2007. This followed the consideration...
Accolades for Nigerian military for swift response to the Maiduguri flood disaster, and a call for MDAs to prioritise green projects are major highlights of House plenary today Reps urge NEMA to provide relief materials to victims of boat mishap Just as predicted in OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) for the week, the House of Representatives today called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to intervene and provide relief materials to victims of...
The Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria chapter has reiterated its dedication to enhancing governance in the extractive sector. The Nigerian chapter of Publish What You Pay (PWYP), a leading global civil society coalition working for transparency in the extractive sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to drive robust engagement on the governance of the country’s extractive sector. This commitment was announced following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the group held...
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has praised Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria for its newly elected leadership. The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has congratulated Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria on the emergence of its new leadership. This commendation was conveyed in a statement by Chris Ochonu, assistant director of communications & stakeholders’ management. The statement highlighted the optimism following PWYP’s recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the transparent electoral...
The bill seeks to repeal the Investments and Securities Act, 2007 and enact the Investments and Securities Act, 2024. The senate has approved the second reading of a bill seeking to repeal the Investments and Securities Bill Act 2007. This followed the consideration of a bill sponsored by Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele and co-sponsored by Sen. Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West) during Tuesday’s plenary. The bill is titled, “A bill for an Act to repeal the...
The federal government has been tasked by the House of Representatives to increase the budgetary allocation of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to enhance the value reorientation of citizens The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government (FG) to review budgetary allocation to the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in line with current realities and to enable successful reorientation of citizens. The House mandated NOA to increase visibility across all media platforms and put...
OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) presents possible discussions on a wide range of issues, including bank alarm bells, that will be addressed in the National Assembly this week. As the National Assembly prepares for another plenary week, it is as usual, poised to engage in extensive deliberations on several pressing matters of national significance. This week, the National Assembly will engage in discussions covering a wide range of issues crucial to Nigeria’s progress and...
Representatives from the North-east zone in the 10th National Assembly have sponsored 6.5 percent of the house bills in their first year in office. In their inaugural year, representatives from the north-east geopolitical zone have made notable strides in their legislative responsibilities by sponsoring 77 bills. This figure accounts for 6.5 percent of all bills introduced in the House between June 2023 and May 2024. Among these bills, 3 were passed/transmitted, 7 are awaiting report,...
In a memo to the senate committee on constitutional review, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has advocated for amendments to Nigeria’s constitution. See memo below. READ MORE: Minister summoned as Atiku writes senators | SENATE GIST TODAY
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