Tinubu claimed that his decision to withhold assent to the bill was concluded after careful examination and consultation. A bill to raise the retirement age of legislative staff members at the National Assembly from 60 to 65 years old and to extend their term of service from 35 to 40 years has been rejected by President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed in a letter read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during the...
Akpabio stressed that the recent spike in insecurity, especially in some regions, is a clear call for lawmakers to step up their efforts in creating laws and taking decisive action to protect the communities. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has sympathised with Nigerians on the harsh economic situations, inflation, skyrocketing living expenses, and an unstable market facing the country. Akpabio however clarified that the issues are not as a result of the actions...
Kekere-Ekun was appointed in August following the retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola as CJN and has been functioning in acting capacity since then. President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The request which came on the basis of Section 231(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), was contained in a letter read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio during the Tuesday’s plenary....
The Senate and House of Representatives adjourned Tuesday’s plenary in honour of Senator Uba, who died during the annual recess of lawmakers The House of Representatives on Tuesday after 9 weeks of recess adjourned plenary to Wednesday to honour the life of Senator Ifeanyi Uba. OrderPaper recalls that Senator Uba died on July 27, 2024 at age 52, few days into the annual recess of lawmakers. The Speaker of the House, Rep Tajudeen Abbas in...
As plenary resumes this week after a long recess, OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) highlights critical issues expected to dominate discussions in the Senate and the House of Representatives Nigerian lawmakers resume full legislative activities in the National Assembly on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, after nine weeks of recess. It is known that annual recess in the legislative calendar is expected to serve as a vital opportunity for federal lawmakers to engage in...
A former governor and youngest senator record the most number of bills sponosred among newbies in the 10th Senate OrderPaper‘s analysis has revealed the top performers among first-time senators in terms of bill sponsorship. Leading the pack are Senators Daniel Olugbenga representing Ogun East and Asuquo Ekpenyong representing Cross River South, each having sponsored an impressive 13 bills. They are closely followed by Senator Banigo Harry representing Rivers West, who introduced 11 bills. The performance...
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...
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