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#IgboMustGo: South-east lawmakers condemn ethnic profiling

Leah TwakiAugust 4, 20243 min

The south-east caucus of the National Assembly has condemned the #igbomustgo ethnic profiling of the Igbo people ongoing The south-east caucus of the National Assembly has condemned the ethnic profiling of the Igbo people, following their decision not to join the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests against widespread hardship and hunger in the country. The federal lawmakers described the situation as dangerous and unfortunate, urging authorities to take action against those spreading hate speech. In a joint...

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Just In: Tinubu signs N70,000 minimum wage bill into law

Leah TwakiJuly 29, 20242 min

President Tinubu has signed the new National Minimum Wage bill into law President Bola Tinubu has signed the new national minimum wage (amendment) bill 2024 into law. Tinubu, who presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the council chamber in the state house, Abuja, today, signed the N70,000 the new minimum wage bill in the presence of cabinet members. ALSO READ: Cost of living crisis and bumpy ride to 70k minimum wage |...

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Reps mourn demise of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

Leah TwakiJuly 29, 20243 min

The house leaders expressed shock over Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s death and condoled with the family, Anambra government and the 10th National Assembly The House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the shocking demise of Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah. The House also extended heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Uchenna Ubah, his family, loved ones, constituents, the people and government of Anambra State, and all members of the 10th National Assembly. The late Ubah was the Lawmaker representing...

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Cost of living crisis and bumpy ride to 70k minimum wage | ANALYSIS

Chiamaka DikeJuly 29, 20249 min

The newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage positively responds to the urgent demands of solving hyper inflation and escalating living costs, with unique effects for workers, citizens and the economy Last week’s passage of the new minimum wage bill by the national assembly marks a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle for fair wages in the country. Nigerian workers would earn a base minimum of ₦70,000 once the president assents to the bill. But the struggle...

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Bank windfall tax: profits, pitfalls and projections | ANALYSIS

Timileyin OkunlolaJuly 26, 202417 min

The bank windfall tax introduced by an amendment of the finance act 2023 is eliciting reactions in the country. But while the government jubiliates and the banks hesitate, what does the development portend for the economy as a whole? The bank windfall tax, a revenue expansion drive by the Nigerian Government, has been the subject of many conversations across the country. Coming on the wake of the huge profits recorded by financial institutions in...

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National Assembly passes bill to peg minimum wage at N70,000

Sharon EboesomiJuly 23, 20243 min

The proposed increase in the minimum wage is part of the federal government’s short-term measure to mitigate the hardship situation in the country. The Senate and House of Representatives have passed the national minimum wage bill seeking to increase the lowest wage from N30,000 to N70,000 and to reduce the time for periodic review of the from five years to three years. The passage of the bill followed the first, second and third reading of...

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LIFE This Week: Minimum wage and the fuss over Dangote refinery

Elizabeth AtimeJuly 23, 20245 min

As the nation continues to grapple with pressing concerns, OrderPaper predicts, in this week’s Legislative Intelligent Forecast Entry (LIFE), issues that will engage the National Assembly this week Nigeria has experienced pressing issues that require urgent attention in the past week. As the National Assembly reconvenes for this week’s legislative activities, it is expected that investigations into the Dangote, NNPCL and NMDPRA saga will deepen. It is also expected that the ₦70,000 new minimum wage...

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Reprieve for convicted pregnant women as sex-for-grades bill resurfaces | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeJuly 22, 20248 min

A bill to commute the death sentence for convicted pregnant women to life imprisonment and the reintroduction of the sexual harassment in tertiary institutions are highlights in OrderPaper’s GESI tracker last week In recent times, there has been debate about the unethical implications of sentencing convicted pregnant women in Nigeria to death. This controversial but necessary bill by the House of Representatives highlights the intersection of criminal justice, human rights, and child welfare, advocating for...

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FRA: Fiscal reforms key to addressing Nigeria’s rising debt

Op-ed EditorJuly 22, 20244 min

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...

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ANALYSIS: How has Peter Obi’s ‘Obidient’ tribe fared in NASS so far?

Sharon EboesomiJuly 21, 202411 min

Labour Party members in the 10th National Assembly, who rode on the mass appeal and popularity of the obidient movement to win elections, may have lost the vibes of a viable opposition Since the beginning of the last decade, there has been a growing awareness and new level of consciousness among the Nigerian populace on the crucial role they play in the decision-making process of governance and the sustenance of democratic rule. The primary...

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