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....
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...
Climate change and ecology bills make up 1.4 percent of the 1175 House bills which were processed in the first year of the 10th House Climate change is a pressing issue in Nigeria, where the nation has long suffered from its adverse effects, yet little has been done to tackle this critical challenge. Over the past year, the House of Representatives processed only 16 bills addressing climate change and ecological concerns, focusing on areas such...
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,...
Amid calls for revitalizing the non-oil sector, the 10th House of Representatives has sponsored a total of 69 agriculture bills Since the 1960s, agriculture has been a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, employing over 60% of the population and making significant contributions to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The agricultural sector is broadly categorised into four main divisions: crop production, livestock, fishing, and forestry. These divisions highlight the country’s diverse agricultural landscape, which is essential...
Oyo State, in the south-west region of Nigeria, has a total of seventeen members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and fourteen representatives in the House Oyo State, South-west Nigeria, consists of 33 Local Government Areas and has Ibadan as the capital and the most populous city in the country. Oyo State is bound to the north by Kwara State, to the east by Osun State, partly across the River Osun, to the...
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...
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...
The House of Representatives introduced 100 bills in its first year aimed at enhancing the private sector. The private sector in Nigeria is vital for driving economic growth and development, significantly contributing to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), investment, and job creation. As Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria has seen substantial growth in non-oil sectors such as services, agriculture, and industry, with the private sector playing a pivotal role. In the first year of the 10th House...
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...
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