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At OrderPaper, NEITI dialogue, stakeholders engage on Nigeria’s tax reforms

Sharon EboesomiMarch 4, 20259 min

While the tax bills were generally applauded, stakeholders urge caution on implications for transparency and accountability in extractives Stakeholders have raised concerns over the potential impact of the proposed Nigeria Tax Bill (NTB) and other related reforms on the extractive sector. The reforms, however, received generally positive commentaries from speakers and contributors during a stakeholder engagement session convened by OrderPaper Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) which held on Monday,...

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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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7 Years of Stagnation: Reps probe Odukpani oil and gas park | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaFebruary 28, 20257 min

The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the stalled Odukpani Oil and Gas Park project in Cross River State, raising concerns about its future and its potential to revolutionize Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Nigerian content development and monitoring to investigate the non-completion of the oil and gas park project in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. This investigation is to ensure...

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House to Investigate Non-Compliance by Mining Operators | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaFebruary 17, 20255 min

The House of Representatives is set to commence investigations into the non compliance of Mining Operators with the provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, potentially impacting communities and revenue streams. The House of Representatives has mandated the Committee on Solid Minerals Development to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into the non-compliance of mining operators with the Minerals and Mines Act, 2007, and the Explosives Act. The investigation will include physical inspections of mining...

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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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2025 Budget: Overview of the extractive sector | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaJanuary 14, 20254 min

The extractive sector, including petroleum and solid minerals development, forms the bedrock of the economy of Nigeria The budget serves as a critical framework for any nation’s economic strategy, guiding financial allocations and shaping development priorities. It is an essential element of the economy, providing a comprehensive blueprint that outlines where funds will be directed and how they will be utilized to achieve government objectives. By establishing clear priorities, the budget plays a vital role...

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All you need to know about the gas flaring bill | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaDecember 23, 20246 min

Here are the key facts and tips on the gas flaring prohibition bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives Gas flaring is the controlled burning of natural gas that is released during crude oil extraction. While this practice is often employed to relieve pressure in oil wells and prevent explosions, it results in the emission of greenhouse gases, worsening climate change. Additionally, flaring represents a waste of valuable resources, as the gas being burned...

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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...

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Gas flares, trust fund for Ajaokuta, and renewable energy for MDAs | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaDecember 14, 20246 min

This week, RemTracker highlights key legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing safety standards in gas sites, promoting renewable energy, and addressing environmental challenges within Nigeria’s extractive sector, alongside the latest updates on the proposed federal university of mining and geo-sciences. Investigation into gas flaring safety standards On Tuesday in the House of Representatives, Rep. Harrison Anozie Nwadike (APC, Imo) called for an investigation into compliance with safety standards in gas flaring operations to protect lives in...

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Lithium, gas flares and local content | REMTRACKER

Timileyin OkunlolaDecember 7, 20246 min

RemTracker this week highlights legislative attention on lithium, gas flares, local content in the oil and gas industry, and the latest update on the south-south development commission. Close attention to lithium Rep. Victor Obuzor (PDP, Rivers) proposed a motion in the House of Representatives on Wednesday emphasizing the need to upscale the lithium industry and its value chain as a catalyst for driving energy sufficiency and economic growth. The motion cautions against repeating...

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