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OrderPaper, BudgIT launch advocacy on executive-legislative relations

Sharon EboesomiMarch 19, 20254 min

OrderPaper and BudgIT, leading civic tech organisations in Nigeria, have launched the advocacy to improve separation of powers in Nigeria. Two leading civic organisations, BudgIT and OrderPaper, have expressed deep concern over the weakening of Nigeria’s democratic institutions, citing increasing executive overreach, a compromised legislature, and a judiciary struggling to maintain independence. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, both organisations decried the steady erosion of the constitutional principle of separation of powers,...

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The imperative of passing the early voting and diaspora voting bills

Op-ed EditorMarch 17, 202515 min

As citizens become increasingly engaged with the global and technological landscape, it is imperative that the National Assembly passes laws enabling both early voting and diaspora voting. By Anthony Ubani In a dynamic and rapidly changing world, the principles of democracy must evolve to meet the needs of all citizens, wherever they may be. In Nigeria, two crucial reforms—early voting and diaspora voting—are long overdue, with the potential to significantly enhance electoral participation, inclusivity, and...

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At OrderPaper, NEITI dialogue, stakeholders engage on Nigeria’s tax reforms

Sharon EboesomiMarch 4, 20259 min

While the tax bills were generally applauded, stakeholders urge caution on implications for transparency and accountability in extractives Stakeholders have raised concerns over the potential impact of the proposed Nigeria Tax Bill (NTB) and other related reforms on the extractive sector. The reforms, however, received generally positive commentaries from speakers and contributors during a stakeholder engagement session convened by OrderPaper Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) which held on Monday,...

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Natasha slams Akpabio with N1.3 billion lawsuit

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 26, 20253 min

At the center of the controversy is a post saying Natasha believed being a lawmaker was merely about “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers.” Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has filed a defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The suit, lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court on February 25, 2025, also names the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and his Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon...

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NNPP suspends Sen. Kawu over alleged APC links

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 25, 20256 min

One of the incidents cited as proof of Kawu’s disloyalty to NNPP was the presence of top APC officials at his daughter’s wedding and at the commissioning of projects in Sumaila Local Government Area. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has taken disciplinary action against Senator Kawu Sumaila (Kano south) and three other members, suspending them for alleged anti-party activities and ties with Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The...

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Tax Reforms, Gender and Social Inclusion | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeFebruary 18, 20255 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI tracker) discusses the tax reform bills currently in the National Assembly and its impact on marginalized groups. In October 2024, President Bola Tinubu introduced a series of tax reform bills to the National Assembly, aiming to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system. These reforms are designed to reduce multi-layered taxation, expand the tax base, enhance compliance, and generate sustainable revenue for national development. They also seek to protect small...

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Kalu demands permanent seat for Nigeria on UN security council

Leah TwakiFebruary 14, 20253 min

Deputy Speaker Kalu has demanded for Nigeria’s Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council, calls for inclusive multilateralism Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the United Nations (UN) to grant Africa, particularly Nigeria, a permanent seat on the security council. Kalu made the call while representing Nigeria at the Heads of Parliaments meeting on Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York, USA. The meeting, which served...

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Tinubu increases 2025 Budget from N49.7trn to N54.2trn

Leah TwakiFebruary 6, 20253 min

President Tinubu said additional revenue generation by FIRS, Nigeria Customs Service, other government-owned agencies are reasons for 2025 budget increase President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to approve an increase in the 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.6 trillion. His request was conveyed through separate letters addressed to both the Senate and the House of Representatives, which were read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. In...

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NASS adjourns plenary in honour of late Onanuga

Leah TwakiFebruary 4, 20252 min

Late Adewumi Onanuga’s seat at Tuesday’s plenary was covered in white as members offered prayers and adjourned plenary to Wednesday The House of Representatives and Senate on Tuesday adjourned plenary session in honour of the memory of late deputy Chief Whip of the House Rep. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga. The member who represented Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo north federal constituency passed away on January 15, 2025 after a brief illness. The deputy speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC Abia), who presided...

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FIRS, TETFUND, BOI, 11 others risk arrest for NASS snub

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 3, 20253 min

These agencies, said to be notorious for snubbing the national assembly, may get arrest warrants if they fail to respond by Thursday The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Bank of Industry (BOI), and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) are prominent among a list of federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that risk being issued with warrant of arrests over consistent snub of the national assembly. Others are the Office of the Accountant General of...

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