Political realignment in House of Representatives as six members announced their defection from PDP to APC, while two moved from LP to PDP There has been a political realignment in the House of Representatives as eight members changed party affiliations at the first plenary session after weeks of recess from plenary. The Speaker Rep. Tajudeen Abbas announced their defections on Tuesday. The six members from Delta State include: Rep. Victor Nwokolo, Rep. Julius Pondi, Rep....
Following awareness and sensitisation gaps, lawmakers tabled 11 out of 605 motions demanding action from the NOA on drug abuse, treatment of gunshot victims, and other critical issues of national importance Nigerians are becoming increasingly aware of national issues ranging from mental health and drug use to public safety and citizenship largely due to the influence of mass media. Television, radio, newspapers, and particularly social media have played a pivotal role in shaping public perception...
The first-ever national legislative conference on renewable energy is set to hold on May 5th and 6th in Lagos In a landmark move to boost Nigeria’s energy transition and strengthen legislative synergy, the House of Representatives has announced the first-ever national legislative conference on renewable energy, scheduled to hold on May 5 and 6, 2025, in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday at the National Assembly Complex, Rep. Afam Victor Ogene...
At Rembinar 2.0, the NCCC emphasises the role of carbon markets and climate accountability in Nigeria’s tax reform agenda. The Head of Legal Services at the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Awele Ikobi-Anyali, has underscored the urgent need for Nigeria’s fiscal laws and tax reforms to align with climate policy, particularly through the inclusion of a carbon tax mechanism. She made the call while representing the NCCC’s Director-General, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, at the second edition...
NEITI’s Dr. Dieter Bassi highlights how fiscal reforms and EITI principles can align Nigeria’s extractive sector with clean energy goals. The Director of Policy, Planning and Strategy (PPS) at Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Dieter Ahmed Bassi, has emphasised that adopting Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) standards can significantly strengthen transparency and accountability as Nigeria navigates its energy transition. Speaking at the second edition of the Rembinar Dialogue Series held on Monday, April...
Parliamentarian, environmentalist and renewable energy enthusiast, Rep.Ugbor says the tax reform bills do not explicitly spell out incentives for renewable energy investments Rep. Terseer Ugbor, deputy chairman of the House of Representatives committee on environment, has underscored the need for Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms to actively support sustainable development and the nation’s clean energy ambitions. Speaking at the second edition of the Rembinar Dialogue Series on Monday, themed “Tax Bills and Implication for Energy Transition,”...
At the Rembinar Dialogue Series second edition, climate activist, Olumide Idowu, executive director of ICCDI, highlighted the critical need for youth participation in Nigeria ‘s energy transition Climate activist and Founder/Executive Director of the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI), Olumide Idowu popularly known as “Mr. Climate” on social media has called for a youth-led approach to Nigeria’s energy transition. Idowu made this call during a stakeholder engagement session organized by OrderPaper Nigeria in collaboration...
Dr. Orji urged Nigeria to reform tax policies to drive energy transition, warning that fossil fuel bias could derail clean energy goals. The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s tax policies to support the country’s energy transition agenda. Speaking at the second edition of the Rembinar Dialogue Series, held on Monday, 28th April 2025, Dr. Orji described the dialogue on...
After two delayed appearance, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, finally met with the House ad-hoc committee The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), on Friday, requested for more time to adequately prepare and present a comprehensive and constructive briefing to the House ad-hoc committee on emergency rule. Parliament Reports recalls that the Sole Administrator was unable to honour the panel’s earlier invitation for two consecutive times....
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...
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