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OrderPaper hosts second Rembinar Dialogue on energy transition

Sharon EboesomiApril 18, 20255 min

In its continued quest to strengthen governance in Nigeria’s resource sector, OrderPaper is once again setting the stage for a vital national conversation. OrderPaper Nigeria, the country’s leading parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank, is set to host the second edition of its Rembinar Dialogue Series, a high-level virtual conversation convened to deepen discourse on Nigeria’s energy transition in the context of ongoing fiscal reforms. What exactly is the Rembinar? Launched as a digital...

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Joy is coming for maids, maiguards as domestic workers bill advances | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeApril 14, 20254 min

Domestic workers play an essential role in households across Nigeria, yet they remain one of the most vulnerable groups in the labor force. From a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) perspective, it is crucial to address the systemic barriers they face, including poor working conditions, lack of legal protection, and discrimination, to ensure their rights and dignity are upheld. A bill for an Act to establish minimum employment standards, ensure the protection and welfare...

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Analysing bills on inclusitivity in politics and governance | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeApril 3, 20258 min

In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we explore the push for greater inclusivity in Nigeria’s political landscape, which has gained momentum through a series of constitutional amendment bills in the House of Representatives to ensure better representation for marginalized groups. These bills seek to provide special seats for women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), youths, and other underrepresented groups in legislative and political appointments. Bill Analysis and Proposed Impact Special...

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Advancing women’s rights through constitutional reforms | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeApril 1, 20255 min

The quest for gender equality and social inclusion in Nigeria’s governance framework has taken another step forward with the introduction of several constitutional amendment bills aimed at promoting fair representation and women’s rights. Three bills, currently through to the second reading stage in the House of Representatives, collectively address long-standing legal gaps that have hindered gender parity in key political and social structures. This editio of GESI tracker examines the significance and potential impact of...

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Care and Respect: Safeguarding older persons in society | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeMarch 28, 20255 min

In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we consider a bill on the importance of safeguarding the rights of the older persons and ensuring their full inclusion in the benefits and opportunities of society. The Older Persons Rights Bill, 2025, sponsored by Rep. Tochukwu Okere (LP, Imo) and Rep. Olubodun Festus Olugbenga (Oyo) has been presented for its first reading in the House of Representatives. It seeks to safeguard the...

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Where did the money go? Probing Nigeria’s cash trasfer scheme | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeMarch 24, 20255 min

How well has the much talked about cash transfers impacted on vulnerable and marginalized households and groups in Nigeria? In a bid to alleviate poverty and support vulnerable households, the Nigerian government, in collaboration with the World Bank, launched the Household Uplifting Programme – Conditional Cash Transfers (HUP-CCT) in September 2016. This initiative was designed to provide direct financial assistance to low-income families, enhancing their access to basic needs and improving their overall well-being. However,...

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SEDC: Can the new commission turn the tide for the Igbos? (1)

Elizabeth AtimeMarch 11, 202510 min

The newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC) bears a renewed hope for accelerated development of a long neglected region. Since 2017, federal lawmakers from the south-east geopolitical zone made several unsuccessful attempts to create the South East Development Commission (SEDC). However, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC, Abia) led others to reignite the effort through a bill brought forward in 2023. With the support of his colleagues...

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OrderPaper, NEITI Collaborate on Rembinar Dialogue Series on Resource Governance

Timileyin OkunlolaMarch 2, 20256 min

In a significant move to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s extractive sector, OrderPaper Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have launched the Rembinar Dialogue Series. This dynamic virtual initiative aims to facilitate in-depth discussions on resource governance, climate change, and energy transition, with a focus on the impact of tax reforms on the extractive industries. OrderPaper, Nigeria’s foremost parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank, is proud to announce...

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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...

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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...

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