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OrderPaper, BudgIT launch advocacy on executive-legislative relations

OrderPaper and BudgIT, leading civic tech organisations in Nigeria, have launched the advocacy to improve separation of powers in Nigeria. Two leading civic organisations, BudgIT and OrderPaper, have expressed deep concern over the weakening of Nigeria’s democratic institutions, citing increasing executive overreach, a compromised legislature, and a judiciary struggling to maintain independence. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, both organisations decried the steady erosion of the constitutional principle of separation of powers,...

FIRS, TETFUND, BOI, 11 others risk arrest for NASS snub

These agencies, said to be notorious for snubbing the national assembly, may get arrest warrants if they fail to respond by Thursday The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Bank of Industry (BOI), and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) are prominent among a list of federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that risk being issued with warrant of arrests over consistent snub of the national assembly. Others are the Office of the Accountant General of...

10th NASS REPORT CARD: 2 female Anambra reps sponsor no bill in 1 year

Anambra state saw a rather discouraging performance from its female members in the House of Representatives. Over the years, there has been an increased call for female participation in politics in order to achieve global gender inequality and genuine democracy. However, Anambra being one of the states having female lawmakers, saw a rather discouraging performance from its female members in the House of Representatives.  In order for citizens to keep tab on the performance of...

FRA: Fiscal reforms key to addressing Nigeria’s rising debt

With a rise in the country’s debt burden from N457.5 billion ($3.33bn) in 2007 to N121.67 trillion ($42.12bn) in 2024, the National Assembly’s moves to amend the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) is welcome      When the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) was enacted in 2007, Nigeria’s external debt was N457.5 billion ($3.33bn). As of 2024, it has ballooned to N121.67 trillion ($42.12bn). This dramatic increase raises questions about the efficacy of the current legislation, which...

Senior customs official dies during Reps hearing

The House of Representatives issued an official statement to confirm the death of a Nigeria Customs Service official during a hearing on Tuesday  A senior official of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Andrew Essien, died on Tuesday after collapsing while being questioned by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts. The engagements which occurred around 1.00pm when the customs officer was fielding questions from members of the committee when he coughed and slumped. Despite...

Reps partner OrderPaper in implementation of parliamentary programme

In a significant affirmation of its status as Nigeria’s preeminent policy think tank that bridges the gap between citizens and parliament, OrderPaper has been listed as a key partner in the implementation of the Parliamentary Development Programme (PDP) of the 10th House of Representatives for the period 2023-2027 The 10th House of Representatives recently unveiled its four-year development plan, titled Parliamentary Development Programme (PDP) for the 10th House of Representatives, National Assembly, 2023-2027. This event...

EXPLAINER: The 20 Subsidiaries of NNPC Limited

NNPC, Now NNPCL, Nigeria’s national oil company has undergone some rapid and significant metamorphosis in the last three years. Here’s why and these are the structural changes you need to know.  Despite the numerous motions to diversify Nigeria’s economy, there has not been a very significant movement away from petroleum as the mainstay. And given that the Nigerian state has been putting its mouth where its money is, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has...

PERSPECTIVE: Safeguarding communites in the energy transition

In a global attempt to phase out fossil fuel, can Nigeria leverage its mineral resources to become a leading advocate for renewable energy, while upholding good climate practice and peace amongst the host communities? On the back of the COP28 Agreement for the world to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, it has become necessary to spotlight the mineral resources available in Nigeria that could move the country comfortably from the shackles of fossils...

Benue NASS members in proxy battle with governor

The face-off between the Benue State Governor and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has escalated with members of the National Assembly from the state in proxy battle  The Benue Caucus of the National Assembly has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crises within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State allegedly fueled by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The lawmakers from both chambers who are of the APC accused the governor...

Edu begs NASS to raise poverty eradication budget

Minister Edu called attention to non-provision for a poverty eradication trust fund and said there has been over 71% reduction in capital allocation to the ministry between 2022 and 2023  The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Beta Edu, has pleaded with the National Assembly to increase the capital allocation to her ministry in the 2024 budget as the amount allocated is not sufficient for poverty eradication in the country.  The minister made...

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