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Tax Reforms: Examining the controversial bills

Op-ed EditorFebruary 18, 202510 min

Nigeria’s proposed tax reform bill has ignited fierce debate, with supporters hailing it as a necessary step to modernise an outdated system and boost revenue, while critics warn of economic strain and regional inequality. By Michael Olaogun As the year 2024 was drawing to a close, Nigeria’s political climate was engulfed with conversations and counter conversations on the proposed tax reform bills that are currently being considered by the Nigerian National Assembly. The imbroglio continues...

House of Representatives Nuggets & Learning

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...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

OrderPaper Rebrands to Strengthen Parliamentary Monitoring and Public Policy Advocacy | PRESS STATEMENT

Timileyin OkunlolaFebruary 10, 20256 min

To strengthen its parliamentary monitoring and policy advocacy, OrderPaper Nigeria has announced a rebranding initiative. This rebranding seeks to enhance its role as a trusted source of parliamentary data and analysis. OrderPaper, Nigeria’s foremost independent parliamentary monitoring organization and policy think tank, is proud to announce a significant rebranding initiative designed to reinforce its identity and enhance its public perception. This transformation reflects OrderPaper’s continued dedication to bridging the gap between parliament, policy, and the...

RemTrack Spotlight

NEITI reinforces partnership with OrderPaper to enhance transparency in extractives industry

Timileyin OkunlolaFebruary 10, 20253 min

OrderPaper To further transparency in Nigeria’s extractives industry, NEITI is reinforcing its partnership with OrderPaper. This continued support underscores a joint commitment to fostering accountability and sustainable development. The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has reaffirmed NEITI’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with OrderPaper to promote transparency and accountability in the extractives industry. Dr. Orji made this recommitment during a courtesy visit by the OrderPaper team...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

Nigeria: Budgeting from the gender and inclusion lens | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeFebruary 9, 20256 min

As lawmakers round up scrutiny of the 2025 budget proposal, prioritizing gender and social inclusion in resource allocation is key to promoting inclusivity and equitable development. Budget defence by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) serves as a critical platform for lawmakers to carefully scrutinize details of the budget proposal laid by the president. This process ensures that public funds are not only allocated judiciousy but also distributed equitably to address the needs of all Nigerians,...

National Assembly Politics Spotlight

For females, youths and the marginalised: What to watch for in 2025 | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeJanuary 14, 20254 min

2025 promises significant legislative interventions affecting the lives of women, youth, and marginalised communities. As the new year 2025 kicks off, this edition of our Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) focuses on legislative interventions anticipated to receive attention. Bills driving gender equality and inclusion In 2025, we look forward to the deliberation of transformative bills designed to address gender gaps and promote inclusivity across key sectors in Nigeria. Notable among the proposed laws already in...

Citizens Speak

Oke Epia appointed to global parliamentary group

Joy EruraneDecember 22, 20243 min

Epia joins an elite assembly of parliamentary officials, academics, and civil society leaders from several countries. The International Parliament Engagement Network (IPEN) has announced the appointment of Oke Epia, founder/executive director of OrderPaper Nigeria, into an international advisory group to support the development of essential resources to enhance public engagement within parliaments globally. Epia joins an elite assembly of parliamentary officials, academics, and civil society leaders from countries such as Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia,...

Citizens Speak RemTrack

REMTRACK: A tool for public accountability in Nigeria’s oil, gas and mining reforms

Op-ed EditorDecember 18, 202413 min

For over five decades, Nigeria has relied on its oil and gas sector for its major foreign exchange and revenue earnings. Environmental degradation, loss of livelihoods, strange diseases, lack of portable water etc unfortunately instead became the lot of the citizens in the host communities who wondered what went wrong in the midst of so much prospects, hopes and now, dashed dreams. Since the discovery of Oil in 1956, Nigeria has not transmuted to the...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

Women rising in NASS, protection for PWDs and IDPs | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeDecember 14, 20246 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights the promotion of women to key management positions in the National Assembly (NASS) and protection for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Vivian Njemanze becomes House deputy clerk During the week, Mrs. Vivian Nonyelum Njemanze was announced as the deputy clerk (administration) of the House of Representatives. This appointment is a significant step forward in promoting GESI within Nigeria’s legislative bureaucracy. It...

National Assembly Politics Spotlight

LIFE Last Week: OrderPaper called it 80 percent right | STAR bills

Joy EruraneDecember 9, 20245 min

OrderPaper continues to serve as a vital compass for navigating Nigeria’s National Assembly, boasting an impressive 80 percent accuracy rate in its forecasts for the plenary week of December 3 to December 5, 2024. Weekly plenary forecasts from OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Unit has proved to be a valuable resource for both public and private sector decision-making, as many of the issues highlighted last week were indeed addressed in the National Assembly. Here’s a recap: Tinubu’s...

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