As Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly crosses its first year, OrderPaper’s 10th Assembly Report Card reveals that some lawmakers, including young and newbies, have sponsored a long list of bills, yet none have progressed beyond the first reading stage. While sponsoring a large number of bills signals intent to address pressing issues, seeing these bills through to the end goal of becoming laws is what truly makes an impact. For some lawmakers, introducing bills is the...
In its inaugural year, the 10th House reviewed a noteworthy total of 1,175 bills, of which gender bills constituted only 2.5 percent. Gender inequality and social exclusion continue to pose significant challenges in Nigeria, impacting various facets of society, including economic participation, education, and health. Despite some progress, entrenched cultural norms and systemic barriers persist, marginalizing women, girls, and other vulnerable groups. In the just concluded year, the House of Representatives proposed 30 bills aimed...
Public Finance Management bills represent 10.1 percent of the 1,175 bills processed during the inaugural year of the 10th House of Representatives. Public Finance Management (PFM) encompasses the processes through which governments plan, allocate, and oversee public resources effectively. It involves the entire budget cycle, including revenue collection, expenditure management, and accountability measures. In the past year, a total of 119 bills specifically addressing PFM were introduced in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, aimed at enhancing...
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...
The House of Representatives introduced 25 bills in its first year aimed at enhancing anti corruption practices. It can be argued that Nigeria has made notable progress in its fight against corruption in recent years, implementing various strategies and initiatives to tackle this prevalent issue. Despite these efforts, corruption remains a significant challenge that continues to impede economic development and erode public trust in government institutions. To address this, the 10th federal legislative body sponsored...
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...
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