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Strengthening social protection through the NSITF | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 27, 20253 min

In this Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we highlight the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Act (Amendment) Bill that passed second reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Sen. Oluwole Cyril (APC, Ekiti), the bill seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection system by providing compensation for death, injury, disease, or disability arising from work-related activities. In essence, it is a more comprehensive social security framework for Nigerian workers, one that recognizes the human cost...

House of Representatives Nuggets & Learning Spotlight

Paradox of male champions for inclusion in parliament | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 10, 20254 min

The 10th House of Representatives has introduced numerous Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) bills and motions, demonstrating a positive awareness of issues affecting women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and vulnerable groups. However, a closer look at sponsorship patterns reveals an interesting paradox: most GESI bills and motions are sponsored by male lawmakers, even though women are the most directly impacted by exclusion and underrepresentation. While this points to commendable allyship from male legislators,...

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Widowhood bill and move against femicide in Nigeria | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeFebruary 22, 20257 min

In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, the focus is on widowhood to women safety, examining key bills and motions that aim to protect and empower vulnerable groups in Nigeria. About the Widowhood Leave Bill The Nigerian legislature has taken a significant step in addressing the often-overlooked struggles of grieving spouses through the proposed Widowhood Leave Bill sponsored by Rep. Abdullahi Saidu Musa (APC, Niger). In a public hearing organised...

National Assembly Politics Nuggets & Learning

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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Ensuring Inclusion in Nigeria’s Mining Sector | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeFebruary 17, 20256 min

The Nigerian mining sector remains a critical driver of economic growth, yet its operations often sideline gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations. In this episode, we shed light on this issue. A recent motion by Rep. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi (Nasarawa, SDP) to investigate non-compliance by mining operators to the provisions of the Minerals and Mines Act, 2007, and the Explosives Act underscores the urgent need to ensure that mining activities are not only legal...

National Assembly Politics Nuggets & Learning RemTrack

From Audit to Accountability: Engaging Citizens in Solid Minerals Remediation

Timileyin OkunlolaNovember 25, 20246 min

Solid mineral audit reports by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) is just a first step in the journey towards accountability in the sector The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability and transparency within the extractive sector, particularly in the solid minerals industry. As Nigeria seeks to diversify its economy beyond oil, the solid minerals sector presents a significant opportunity for growth and development. The latest NEITI...

House of Representatives Nuggets & Learning PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

Bill and Law: Keywords you should be familiar with

Joy EruraneAugust 29, 20246 min

It is often said that ignorance of the law is not excuse for violation. But it is even more important to know that apathy of the law-making process is a surrender to whatever comes your way, be it good or bad representation. In a previous piece, we already outlined the steps of how bills become laws. Now, we’re taking it a step further by defining the key terms, phrases, and processes involved in this process, in...

House of Representatives Nuggets & Learning PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

Bills, citizens and country | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Timileyin OkunlolaAugust 28, 20246 min

Lawmaking is an integral part of a country and many often wonder what exactly the lawmaking process involves. This piece addresses the role bills play in the governance of a nation Laws are a system of rules established by a government to define rights and responsibilities, protect individual rights, regulate citizen’s behaviour, maintain order and promote justice and fairness in the country. In most countries, laws do not just occur rather they are the results...

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Younger Voices in Governance: Under-40 legislators in Nigeria | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeAugust 23, 20244 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) discussion focus on under 40 lawmakers in Nigeria and the need for the inclusion of younger voices in governance. In recent years, the discourse surrounding representation in governance has increasingly highlighted the importance of engaging diverse voices, particularly those of younger individuals. Lawmakers under 40 are a demographic rarity in many legislative bodies and a focal point for GESI discussions. The importance of youth representation Youth representation...

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Nigeria’s huge debt as ticking time bomb | BUSINESS BRIEF

Timileyin OkunlolaAugust 19, 202419 min

Nigeria’s growing debt burden has been a subject of concern and a ticking time bomb for generations unborn. The situation calls for urgent redress The national debt refers to the total amount of money that the government of Nigeria owes its domestic and external creditors. It can be further divided into two: public debts and government accounts debt. Public debt is the total amount of money owed by the government at all levels to various...

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