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“10th NASS committed to open and participatory parliament” – Rep. Kalu

Sharon EboesomiAugust 17, 20235 min

The Deputy Speaker said the 10th Assembly will leverage technology to streamline communication, facilitate access to information, and enable citizens’ engagement with parliament. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has emphasised the need for the National Assembly to be accessible, transparent and accountable to ensure a thriving democracy. Kalu stressed this, while delivering a goodwill message at a National Dialogue on Open Parliament organised by the Nigeria...

House of Representatives

Reps propose 3% of FG revenue for funding of Students Loan

Elizabeth AtimeAugust 16, 20235 min

The proposed increase, according to Rep. Ugboh, is to enable more new students as well as those who are currently in school and may wish to also apply for a loan to cover other years of studies The House of Representatives has proposed a 2% increment in the funding of the Students Loan Scheme from the Federal Government Revenue from the 1% lawfully stipulated. This is as it called for the swift...

Citizens Speak Leg'ACE Programme

Niger: OrderPaper’s ACEs urge use of Shuttle Diplomacy in resolving impasse

Op-ed EditorAugust 15, 202314 min

Active Citizens Engaging the Legislature (ACEs) is an initiative of OrderPaper; Nigeria’s foremost independent parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank, conceived to achieve the implementation of its Legislative Accountability and Constituency Engagement (Leg’ACE) Programme. As stakeholders continue to seek solutions to the political situation in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been urged to pursue the option of shuttle diplomacy more vigorously. This call was made...

Citizens Speak Open House

NEDC: “I’ll bring selfless service and futuristic ideas on board” – Rep. Onuigbo

Op-ed EditorAugust 12, 20235 min

Onuigbo notes that the Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) must structure its plans in a manner that renews hope and delivers development that is enduring and sustainable. READ ALSO: 9th NASS: OrderPaper inducts five lawmakers into MVP Hall of Fame The South East representative on the Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has pledged to bring selfless service anchored on the vision of providing advice...

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OrderPaper’s Epia, Ndidi Nwuneli, Others to speak at Naija Policy Hackathon

Op-ed EditorAugust 12, 20234 min

Epia, who will be speaking on Setting the Agenda for Nigeria’s Legislative Arm of Government, is the convener of Nigeria’s first-ever Most Valuable Parliamentarian (MVP) Hall of Fame READ ALSO: Hall of Fame: Can anything good come out of Nigeria’s Parliament? The Founder/Executive Director of OrderPaper Nigeria; Oke Epia, will, this weekend, join a list of eminent speakers at the second edition of the Naija Policy Hackathon. Organised by Policy Shapers,...

House of Representatives Senate

Recess Allowance: “NASS Members were given up to N30m each” – Frank

Ojochenemi Onje-JamesAugust 11, 202323 min

Mr Frank criticised the conduct of members of the National Assembly and challenged them to publish their bank statements to reveal what they got as allowance. READ ALSO: Electricity Tariff: “Let Nigerians breathe” – Senate to NERC, DisCos A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has tasked Members of the National Assembly to promptly refund the alleged ‘vacation’ allowances they received ahead of their...

House of Representatives

Student Loans Act: Reps tackle Education Ministry over non-implementation

Elizabeth AtimeAugust 11, 20236 min

Rep. Ugbor said the student loan is part of the palliative that the federal government plans to give to Nigerians as it’s a huge benefit to families, and frees up resources for them in other aspects of their lives. READ ALSO: Reps to substitute budget of former FCEs with new Education Varsities The House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the delay in the implementation of the Student Loans Act even...

House of Representatives

Job Racketeering: Reps orders arrest of Kolo, ex-FCC staff over extortion

Elizabeth AtimeAugust 11, 20232 min

Kolo had revealed that about 25 job seekers paid between 1 million and 1.5 million Naira to be given employment at FCC. READ ALSO: Job Racketeering: Reps summon ‘controversial’ Kolo, DG IPPIS to hearing or risk arrest The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Job Racketeering has issued a warrant of arrest on the former Desk Officer of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Haruna Kolo, for shunning its invitation a second time. Since...

House of Representatives

Job Racketeering: Reps summon ‘controversial’ Kolo, DG IPPIS to hearing or risk arrest

Elizabeth AtimeAugust 10, 20234 min

The House of Representatives Committee on job racketeering has summoned the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Director of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) to appear before it for an explanation about their role in the matter. It also summoned the Auditor-General of the Federation and tasked the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) to produce Haruna Kolo, a former Desk Officer at the Federal Character Commission...

House of Representatives

Job Racketeering: Reps declare employment waivers as fraudulent, want it scrapped

Elizabeth AtimeAugust 10, 20234 min

Committee Chaorman, Rep. Gagdi said most agencies use the waiver on advertisement to run employment racketeering rings. READ ALSO: Reps pass bill empowering NDE to comply with federal character in employment The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee probing employment racketeering and gross mismanagement of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies has mandated the federal government to scrap waivers of all kinds declaring it...

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