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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Ex-gov, youngest senator sponsor most bills as newbies

A former governor and youngest senator record the most number of bills sponosred among newbies in the 10th Senate OrderPaper‘s analysis has revealed the top performers among first-time senators in terms of bill sponsorship. Leading the pack are Senators Daniel Olugbenga representing Ogun East and Asuquo Ekpenyong representing Cross River South, each having sponsored an impressive 13 bills. They are closely followed by Senator Banigo Harry representing Rivers West, who introduced 11 bills. The performance...

INEC releases revised regulations for recall of lawmakers

The electoral body has rolled out regulations on how constituents can recall their representatives in the National and State Houses of Assembly The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved new regulations and guidelines for the recall of lawmakers from the National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly, and councillors in the Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).  This decision was announced following the commission’s meeting on Thursday, 19th September 2024, during which INEC...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Youngest senator, ex-gov, deputy post highest stagnated bills

One of the most intriguing trends revealed by OrderPaper’s detailed report card is the high number of stagnated bills in the legislative pipeline for long It is not unusual for bills to take time to progress to the final stage, but when this becomes a trend with most bills stuck in the early stages, you start to ask questions. In this article, we dive into the “stagnated bills” trend revealed by OrderPaper’s detailed data-driven analysis....

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Former Plateau governor, ex-deputy speaker have no bills in one year 

Eleven Plateau lawmakers rake 31 bills as the former governor of the state as well as ex-Reps deputy speaker, recorded zero bill Aside from the functions of oversight and representation the most critical duty of the legislature and legislators is law-making which is required for the good governance and well-being of citizens.  While members of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives processed a total number of 1,650 bills within the first year, lawmakers representing...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Niger newbie leads as 5 reps fail to sponsor bill

8 Niger lawmakers, including a freshman in the Reps, rake 51 bills as 5 of them recorded zero on the first year report card Aside from oversight and representation, the core function of the legislature is lawmaking for the good governance and well-being of a country’s citizens.  Members of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives processed a total number of 1,650 bills in the first year of the four years tenure. Of this number,...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 7 Oyo Reps post zero bill in one year 

Seven out of seventeen Oyo lawmakers failed to sponsor a bill as fourteen Reps and three senators had 26 bills in the first year of the NASS   Aside from oversight and representation, the core function of the legislature is lawmaking for the good governance and well-being of citizens.  Members of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives processed a total number of 1,650 bills in one year. Out of which, lawmakers representing Oyo state account...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 7 missing in action as Lagos lawmakers post 153 bills

Of the 153 bills sponsored by Lagos lawmakers, only 7 have been passed so far while 7 Rep members had no bill to their names in the first year of the 10th National Assembly  In the first year of the 10th National Assembly (June 2023 to May 2024), the 27 lawmakers from Lagos State made significant contributions to the legislative process. Their performance in terms of bill sponsorship was notably higher compared to their counterparts...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 14 senate bills on natural resource governance

The first year of the 10th Senate has been marked by a sluggish pace in bill proposals, with only 14 focusing on natural resource governance Despite Nigeria’s rich natural resource base, a perceived slow legislative activity to harness the sector raises concerns, particularly given Nigeria’s urgent economic challenges. As Africa’s most populous nation and one of the most resource-rich countries globally, Nigeria continues to face a significant debt burden. Despite possessing vast natural resources, such...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Senate gets 53 finance and economy bills in 1st year

53 finance-related bills were introduced in the first year of the 10th Senate, fueling concerns regarding the legislative body’s effectiveness in addressing the country’s pressing economic challenges. Amid severe inflation, escalating public debt, and declining investor confidence, the introduction of these 53 bills send a mixed message, especially with many stalled at first reading. The current economic turmoil in the country necessitates urgent and decisive action from the legislative arm to stabilize the economy, restore...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 35 agriculture bills sponsored in senate

In a notable push towards revitalizing the agricultural sector, the 10th Senate of Nigeria proposed 35 agriculture-related bills during its first year. The 35 bills on agriculture proposed in the senate represent 7.3 percent of the 475 total recorded between June 2023 and May 2024. While this notable figure indicates an intention to enhance agriculture, it also underscores a significant concern: 35 bills amay be insufficient given Nigeria’s vast potential for agricultural development. The country...

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