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Senate corrects error in removal of code of conduct tribunal chair

The Senate got it wrong by referencing a wrong section of the constitution to remove the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) chairperson despite spending over four hours in a closed-door session. The senate has corrected its mistake regarding the removal from office of the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal for alleged misconduct. This error was highlighted following a motion raised by leader of the senate, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) during Tuesday’s plenary....

Immigration under fire as NASS queries passport revenue allocation

Sen. Musa described the partnership arrangement for passport production as unjust and unacceptable and called for a thorough review  The national assembly has strongly condemned the unjust Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) arrangement of passport production by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). This is as it criticised the agreement, which allocates 70 percent of proceeds to consultancy firms and only 30 percent to the government, thereby short-changing the country and its citizens. The agency came under fire on...

LIFE This Week: 2025 budget, Simon Ekpa and social investment reform

As lawmakers return to plenary this week, OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Unit forecasts that discussions around the 2025 budget, the arrest of IPOB leader Simon Ekpa in Finland, and President Tinubu’s bill on social investment will be key issues for consideration.   As lawmakers return to plenary at the National Assembly this week, the nation looks to them to address pressing issues of governance, economic reforms, and societal welfare. With a packed legislative agenda, the coming days...

Tinubu government defends borrowing despite surpassing revenue targets

The impressive revenues generated in 2024 raised questions among lawmakers, who queried the government’s continued borrowing   There was mild confusion at the National Assembly on Monday over the federal government’s continued borrowing despite the fact that revenue generating agencies have exceeded their targets for the fiscal year 2024. This happened during an interactive session by the joint  national assembly committees on finance, national planning and economic affairs on the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework...

NASS fumes as MDAs default on compliance with resolutions

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...

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

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...

As Reps process AI regulation legislation | Bills Board

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...

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

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...

OrderPaper not celebrated enough, says House of Reps spokesman

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...

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