Amid growing climate challenges and a global push for sustainability, Nigeria has laid out an ambitious energy transition roadmap. But as the country envisions a cleaner, greener future, how aligned are its tax reforms with this ambition? Here’s a closer look at the recently introduced tax reforms and their implications What is Energy Transition? Energy transition refers to the shift from traditional fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal to cleaner, more sustainable sources such...
Faith Nwadishi, Executive Director of the Center for Transparency Advocacy (CTA), believes transparency is the key to unlocking the development potential of Nigeria’s extractive sector. In this fireside conversation with Parliament Reports, she discusses how accountability can drive equitable growth, reduce conflict, and ensure citizens benefit from the country’s vast natural resources, emphasizing the role of transparency as a guiding light that exposes corruption and fosters sustainable growth. Excerpts: In Brief: Who is Faith Nwadishi?...
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...
In a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s resource governance, a bill to decentralise resource ownership has gained traction in the House. RemTracker this wekk, examines this constitutional amendment proposal Decentralizing resource governance A set of bills centered on altering the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to decentralize the governance of natural resources and to transfer mines and minerals, including oil fields, oil mining, geological surveys and natural...
This edition of RemTracker spotlights key legislative actions addressing pressing environmental and economic challenges. With increasing concerns over waste pollution and the deteriorating state of oil and gas pipelines, the national assembly is moving to enforce stricter environmental regulations and rehabilitate critical energy infrastructure to safeguard public health, enhance economic stability, and improve energy security. Tackling Nigeria’s Waste Pollution Crisis The House of Representatives has urged the federal ministry of the environment, the National Environmental...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
