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NASS fumes as MDAs default on compliance with resolutions

Sharon EboesomiNovember 25, 20246 min

Data gathered by OrderPaper reveals that only 15 percent of MDAs have complied with Senate resolutions, while the House of Representatives recorded an even lower compliance rate of 5 percent. The National Assembly (NASS) has expressed displeasure with and warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government against non-compliance with resolutions from plenary of the Senate and House of Representatives. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance, Sen. Garba Maidoki (PDP, Kebbi...

BillsBoard/Explainers House of Representatives

Genotype or goodbye: Bill targets Nigeria’s sickle cell crisis

Sharon EboesomiNovember 25, 20247 min

In response to ongoing public health challenges, the House has received a bill to tackle the burden of sickle cell disease in the country. The bill prescribes severe penalties for non-compliance. Sickle cell disease (SCD) has been a significant public health issue in Nigeria for decades, and its impact has evolved over the years. Research has also shown that Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease in the world. The high...

BillsBoard/Explainers House of Representatives

As Reps process AI regulation legislation | Bills Board

Sharon EboesomiNovember 25, 20246 min

The Artificial Intelligence Bill of Nigeria, 2024, marks a critical milestone in the country’s commitment to regulating AI and harnessing its potential for national development. The 21st century has ushered in an era of technological transformation, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront of this revolution. From automating routine tasks to driving innovation in sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and entertainment, AI is redefining how businesses and governments operate. Its influence has been particularly...

House of Representatives Senate

Speedy bills passage can be counter-productive – Rep Akin Alabi warns

Timileyin OkunlolaOctober 23, 20242 min

Bills passage is an integral aspect of the lawmaking process as it ensures that the bill gradually progresses from the point of a conceived thought into an enforceable law that binds all citizens. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, Rep. Akin Alabi, has shared his insights regarding the ongoing discussions about the pace of bills passage in the current assembly. Rep. Alabi was one of the panelists in a virtual conversation hosted...

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....

Senate

OUR ERROR: RETRACTION AND APOLOGY

NewsroomOctober 18, 20241 min

RETRACTION AND APOLOGY OrderPaper Nigeria wishes to acknowledge our error in the report titled, ‘DSS takes over NASS amid impeachment speculations’ published on our website on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Having reviewed preliminary findings, we regret that the information presented in the story was a misrepresentation of facts. We hereby withdraw the said publication and offer our sincere apologies to the President of the Senate and the National Assembly as an institution. We also apologise...

House of Representatives

Benue Flood, made-in-Nigeria bill, and Tinubu’s university in Aba | HOUSE GIST TODAY

Leah TwakiOctober 18, 20244 min

The House plenary on Thursday focused on a made-in-Nigeria bill and Benue flood as well as land disputes in the middle-belt state Reps address flood impact in Benue Several flood impacts and land disputes in Benue State got the attention of the House on Thursday. Lawmakers urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to cushion the hardship of people in the affected areas. The House also asked security agencies to beef...

Senate

Credit bill, Niger bridge collapse | SENATE GIST TODAY

Sharon EboesomiOctober 18, 20244 min

Senate’s Thursday plenary addressed a bridge collapse in Niger state, the finance bill and a vote of confidence on Akpabio. Senate calls for repair of collapsed bridge in Niger state The senate has urged the ministry of works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to, as a matter of urgency, embark on immediate repairs, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Zungeru bridge in Niger state in order to prevent further collapse and loss of lives,...

House of Representatives

Reps urge FG to increase budget of Bureau of Public Procurement

Leah TwakiOctober 18, 20243 min

The House of Representatives has called for an increase in the budget of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, to review and increase the budgetary allocation to the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The House highlighted that the bureau’s budget must align with the nation’s current realities in subsequent budget estimates, ensuring that it can effectively carry...

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