The youth population in Kenya and Nigeria are sounding alarm bells that the political establishment can no longer ignore. This is the focus of this week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker The voices of youth in both Nigeria and Kenya have grown louder in response to systemic governance failures. The recent protests in these two nations underscore a pressing necessity for social inclusion as a fundamental element of effective governance. With youth representing...
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...
Local government autonomy is now a reality in Nigeria but what does it mean and what duties does it impose on citizens? Local government autonomy has been the song on many lips these past weeks and months. This is as a result of the recently resolved suit brought by the Federal Government against the State Governments. As a country, several lapses have been noticed in the discharge of duties of local government authorities and their...
This week’s GESI tracker addresses the House’s suspension of the Samoa Agreement over LGBTQ+ fears, progress on the VAPP Act, and a gender bill to increase women’s seats in parliament 74. Much ado about the Samoa Agreement The Samoa Agreement has been a news headline this past week following controversies on some unclear clauses. The agreement is a framework for a partnership deal between the European Union (EU) and the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and...
The Nigerian National Assembly is a bicameral legislature established under section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives. The Nigerian Parliament, right from its inception, has seen significant and historical advancements that can be traced back to the colonial and post-colonial times. Run through history… Nigeria’s colonial legacy is the background to the current system of presidentialism in Nigeria. Over time, the legislature in Nigeria has transformed...
With unemployment rates increasing by over 5 per cent, the National Assembly resumed plenary for the week of May 13th to 17th, 2024, to GESI activities centred on reducing unemployment through applying gender-sensitive policies and targeted job creation initiatives. This also extended to addressing the ills of casual labour. Bringing structure to casualised labour Casual labourers in Nigeria often face challenges like uncertain job security, as their work is temporary and can end suddenly. They...
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Having examined the concept of sustainability and the various reporting frameworks, it is reasonable and justifiable to be curious as it relates to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. This piece seeks to break down this relationship with a throwback to where it all started – the history of the black gold in Nigeria. Key facts on Nigeria’s oil and gas Nigeria is a nation rich in natural resources, particularly oil and gas. As of July...
The integration of sustainability into business models across industries is fast becoming a regulatory and compliance issue globally. And in this direction of play, Nigeria is moving along with the trend. In an earlier piece, we delved into a definition of the concept of sustainability. In this piece, our focus would cover sustainability reporting and the frameworks that are available across industries and economic sectors. Sustainability reporting frameworks are essential tools that help organisations evaluate,...
Sustainability refers to the responsible management of the earth’s finite resources to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The House of Representatives recently threatened to issue arrest warrants on executives of some companies operating in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The alleged offence of these companies is their failure to honour invitations to explain or defend their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to host communities in...
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