News

House of Representatives RemTrack Senate

NNPCL under scrutiny as mining reforms echo | REMTRACKER

Timileyin OkunlolaDecember 3, 20243 min

As national assembly plenary resumes today, this edition of RemTracker highlights discussions from last week on CNG and planned probe of NNPCL over non-remittance of funds Day of reckoning beckons for MDAs The House of Representatives is set to investigate revenue-generating agencies for revenue leakages and non-remittance of funds. This decision followed the consideration of the report from the House joint committee on finance, national planning, and economic development regarding the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure...

Senate

BREAKING: Senate approves budget benchmarks for 2025-2027

Sharon EboesomiDecember 3, 20247 min

The senate approved the budget benchmarks with a total spending of ₦47.9 trillion and a new borrowing plan of ₦9.22 trillion. The senate has approved the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) ahead of the presentation of the 2025 Budget by President Bola Tinubu. This is as it approved the expenditure framework with a total spending of ₦47.9 trillion and a new borrowing plan of ₦9.22 trillion which includes both...

House of Representatives LIFE Service Parliamentary Resources Senate

LIFE This Week: Tax bills, budget benchmarks, and boat mishaps

Newsroom MattersDecember 3, 20246 min

OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Unit can reasonably forecast that the national assembly will continue debates on the controversial tax bills, the 2025 budget benchmarks contained in the MTEF and the unfortunate boat mishap in Niger state. As the National Assembly gears up for a new plenary week, expectations are that it will engage in conversations to address matters of importance to the country. Lawmakers are expected to tackle pressing topics which may include the tax bills,...

National Assembly Politics

LIFE Last Week: 50 percent accuracy on forecasts plus STAR bill

Joy EruraneDecember 2, 20245 min

With a 50 percent accuracy rate in last week’s forecast, OrderPaper continues to serve as the authoritative platform for understanding policy dynamics within the National Assembly. As the national assembly convened for plenary week, November 26 to November 28, 2024, OrderPaper forecasted likely issues and activities that would engage lawmakers. With an accuracy rate of 50 percent, our Legislative Intelligence Unit assessed several critical issues that ultimately found their way into the debates and discussions...

Spotlight

As OrderPaper gets commendation for fiscal reforms advocacy | The case of USAID-funded GIFT project

Joy EruraneDecember 1, 20247 min

The commendation from SCALE Chief of Party is a testament to the power of dedication, collaboration, and impactful advocacy delivered by OrderPaper. Background to the reform advocacy Nigeria’s public finance landscape has long been plagued by challenges of accountability, transparency, and a staggering debt burden, which has surged to an alarming ₦121.67 trillion (as at Q2 2024) and has led to escalated public borrowing. In response to these pressing issues, OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative (OAI) conceived...

House of Representatives

REVENUE LEAKAGES: Reps to probe NNPCL over N10trn subsidy claim

Elizabeth AtimeDecember 1, 20245 min

The representatives also resolved to probe revenue-generating agencies for non-remittance of funds to government coffers and other revenue leakages as provided in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007. The House of Representatives has proposed punitive measures against Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the government that are in clear contravention of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), 2007. Specifically, the House decried the non-remittance of operating surpluses into the federation account by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company...

Citizens Speak RemTrack

HallowMace, NILDS Hold Discussion on CNG Transition

Timileyin OkunlolaDecember 1, 20247 min

The transition to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has become a focal point of discussion across various sectors in Nigeria. This evolving agenda has sparked diverse debates regarding its benefits and challenges, leading to speculation about what is truly at stake. In an effort to contribute to this important dialogue, the HallowMace Foundation Africa, in collaboration with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), organized the 6th edition of its National Legislative Conference....

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

16 days of activism, surrogacy and special seats bills | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeNovember 30, 20244 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker reports on the participation of House of Representatives’ members in 16 days of activism and bills on surrogacy and special seats for women and PWDs. 16 Days of Activism This week started with the 16-day march in solidarity with women to end gender-based violence across the globe. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC, Kaduna), deputy speaker, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC, Abia)...

Business and Economy RemTrack Spotlight

NEITI launches research on energy transition

Timileyin OkunlolaNovember 30, 20244 min

Energy transition is increasingly at the forefront of national discussions in Nigeria, with many perspectives contributing to the dialogue The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has officially launched a research initiative focused on the impacts of energy transition on Nigeria’s economy. This launch took place during a workshop in Abuja, where key stakeholders, experts, and policymakers gathered to discuss the study’s focus, approach, and methodology. This collaborative effort aims to refine the research framework...

BillsBoard/Explainers House of Representatives

Special seats for women and the disabled: All you need to know about the political inclusion bill

Sharon EboesomiNovember 29, 20245 min

Women’s political participation and inclsuin for PWDs is not just a fundamental human right but also an essential prerequisite for achieving gender equality and fostering a genuine democracy. People with disabilities face significant barriers to political participation, including physical, social, and institutional obstacles that limit their engagement in the democratic process. As a result, many individuals with disabilities choose not to participate in politics, feeling that the issues that matter to them are ignored or...

Newer Posts

Older Posts