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OrderPaper commended for excellent delivery of USAID project

Abdullahi A BalogunNovember 27, 20244 min

OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to promoting fiscal transparency and accountability reforms on the USAID project. OrderPaper was specifically commended for excellent delivery of the Growth Initiatives for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT) project, an activity under the Strengthening Civil Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project implemented by Palladium International and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In a letter addressed to Oke Epia,...

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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...

RemTrack Spotlight

Tracking Transparency: The Importance of NEITI’s Audits for Nigerians

Timileyin OkunlolaNovember 25, 20246 min

Decades after discovering oil, many Nigerians still question the benefits of this abundant natural resource as they endure long queues at fuel stations and face daily challenges. The answer to this ancient challenge lies in the mismanagement of oil revenues, which has deprived citizens of their rightful benefits. To address these pressing issues, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) was established to promote accountability and transparency within the extractive sector. By implementing rigorous audits...

Citizens Speak

The 2024 US Presidential elections: Lessons from an outsider | OPINION

Op-ed EditorNovember 25, 20249 min

Laz Apir in this opinion piece shares perspectives on the presidential election and imminent second coming of Donald Trump as president of the US Trump’s entire campaign was built and hotly running against incumbent President Joe Biden up until July 2024 when like Trump, the world woke up to the news that President Biden would no longer be running for a second term due to inability to function optimally as a result of his old...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

OrderPaper not celebrated enough, says House of Reps spokesman

Timileyin OkunlolaOctober 23, 20243 min

Stakeholders within the legislative space have lauded OrderPaper for its impactful reporting and incisive analysis on parliamentary processes in Nigeria. The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jnr, (APC, Ekiti) has praised OrderPaper for its detailed, precise and accurate reporting within the Nigerian legislative space. He made this recognition at virtual conversation hosted by OrderPaper to commemorate the Global Legislative Openness Week (GLOW) 2024 tagged Legislative Accountability 101: Let’s talk 10th...

House of Representatives Spotlight

Sexual harassment bill bounces back | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 19, 20244 min

This week’s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker focuses on the issues of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. The Motion In the House of Representatives, Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive (APC, Delta) moved a motion for the reconsideration of the bill for an act to prevent, prohibit, and redress sexual harassment of students in tertiary educational institutions. Notably, this bill had previously gone through both the 8th and 9th assemblies before resurfacing in the 10th. Rep....

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

Displaced persons, disability access, and girl-child spotlight | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 14, 20243 min

This week’s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights key issues such as resettlement of displaced Abuja residents, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and protection of the girl-child. Resettlement and integration of displaced Abuja inhabitants In the House of Representatives, Rep. Ishaya David Lalu (APC, Plateau) introduced a bill concerning the resettlement and integration of displaced original inhabitants of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This bill is on needs and rights of these marginalized...

Citizens Speak

FULL TEXT: Atiku’s proposal on rotational presidency

Sharon EboesomiOctober 7, 20241 min

In a memo to the senate committee on constitutional review, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has advocated for amendments to Nigeria’s constitution. See memo below. READ MORE: Minister summoned as Atiku writes senators | SENATE GIST TODAY

Citizens Speak

Bobrisky claim: CASER asks ICPC to take over investigation

Leah TwakiOctober 1, 20246 min

CASER has petitioned the ICPC to take over and investigate the claims contained in the viral audio recording of bribery and corruption allegations involving EFCC, NCoS and Bobrisky Frank Tietie, Executive Director, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has stated that the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) is the appropriate body to investigate serious bribery and corruption allegations involving officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and...

Citizens Speak

Otive lists impacts, opportunities and challenges of CSOs in Nigeria

Leah TwakiOctober 1, 20247 min

Igbuzor, the Executive Director of Centre LSD, has described CSOs as agents of change in Nigeria, noting their contributions to achieving independence and campaigning against military rule that led to transition to civil rule in 1999 The Founding Executive Director of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD), Otive Igbuzor, has emphasized the critical role Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have played as agents of change in Nigeria, particularly in fostering democracy,...

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