THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas, has inaugurated Special Committee on Oil Theft to tackle one […]
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Agency banking contributes N7tn annually in transaction value – Lawmaker
THE Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin says agency banking contributes seven trillion Naira annually in transaction value. Jibrin said […]
Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan urges electoral reforms
THE Senator representing Kogi Central, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi), has called for electoral reforms to make elections more credible in […]
Reps to sanitise ecological funds management, tackle other challenges
IN a bid to transform the current state of ecological funds management, the House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Funds […]
Senate confirms 3 additional INEC REC
THE Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of three additional Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioners, bringing the number […]
Senate mandates committee to investigate dwindling revenue derivable from solid minerals
SENATE has mandated its Committee on Solid Minerals Development to investigate immediate and remote causes of dwindling revenue derivable from […]
Reps committee promises to ensure Nigeria’s technological advancement
THE House of Representatives Committee on Information Technology, has expressed its determination to ensure Nigeria’s technological advancement. The Chairman of […]
Reps to investigate N200bn expenditure on postponed 2023 census
THE House of Representatives, says it will investigate the N200 billion expended on the postponed 2023 census by the National […]
Senate confirms Zaccheus Adedeji as FIRS Chairman
THE Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr Zaccheus Adedeji as the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS). This […]
Senate wants investigation on implementation of PIA
SENATE at plenary on Thursday urged its Committees on Petroleum Downstream and Gas to conduct a holistic investigation on the […]
Bill to extend retirement age of NASS staff to 65 years resurfaces
THE controversial bill to extend the retirement age of National Assembly staff to 65 years has resurfaced in the House […]
Reps seek appointment of 9 new Justices to the Supreme court
THE House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to appoint 9 new Justices to the Supreme Court in order […]
Reps committee advocates salary increase for teachers, university lecturers
HON. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on University Education has called for salary increment for primary, secondary and […]
Reps to consider use of concrete in road construction
THE House of Representatives Committee on Works says it is considering the adoption of concrete pavements for road construction in […]
Reps call for reintroduction of price control board
THE House of Representatives has tasked the Federal Government to consider reintroduction of price control board in the country to […]
Reps urge CBN to implement monetary policy adjustments to stabilise the Naira
THE House of Representative has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to implement monetary policy adjustment to stabilize the […]
Kano Assembly passes N58bn supplementary budget
THE Kano State House of Assembly on Monday at the Committee of the Wholepassed the N58 billion supplementary budget submitted […]
NASS pledges improved budgetary provision for cancer care
THE National Assembly has pledged an improved budgetary provision for cancer care in the country. Chairmen of Health Committees of […]
Senate queries lack of substantive AuGF
THE Senate Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) has queried the absence of a substantive Auditor-General of the Federation in the […]
Reps to investigate alleged malpractice by oil coy
THE House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged malpractices by Sterling Oil Exploration Company in its operations in Akwa […]
Reps to resume plenary on Tuesday
THE House of Representatives has said it will resume from its annual recess on Tuesday to continue the first legislative […]
Speaker Abbas seeks creation of Legislative Aides Directorate
THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has called for the creation of Legislative Aides Directorate in […]
Akwa Ibom assembly urges re-opening of Ibom plaza
THE Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the State Government to direct relevant ministries and agencies […]
Reps committee places N/D River Basin Development Authority on status enquiry
THE House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on the disposal of public property has placed the Niger Delta River Basin […]
NEITI Act: Speaker promises stronger statutory powers, amendment
DR Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker, House of Representatives says it will equip the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) with stronger […]
Appear before our C’ttee on Sept. 7 or face arrest — Reps threaten AGF
THE House of Reps Ad hoc committee investigating non-remittance to National Housing Fund (NHF) and utilisation of funds, says the […]
How NAGGW spent N81.2bn to plant 21m trees – Reps
THE House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the utilisation of ecological funds released to the National Agency for the […]
Reps committee chairman on sports congratulates Enoh
THE Chairman House Committee on Sports, Ekene Adams, has congratulated the newly appointed Minister of Sports, John Enoh. The News […]
Senate in closed session over motion to suspend screening of Keyamo
SENATE has resolved into a close session, following a motion at plenary on Monday to suspend screening of Mr Festus […]
Reps to probe illegal sales of helicopters by NCAT
THE House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has resolved to probe alleged sales of two training helicopters by the […]
Anambra Assembly urges commissioner for Justice to decongest correctional centres
THE Anambra State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to direct the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney […]
Committees: Lawmakers dismiss rumoured rancour
FOLLOWING composition of the 10th House of Representatives standing committees by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on July 27, a group of […]
Reps to investigate alleged recurring contamination of Aviation fuel
THE House of Representatives is to investigate alleged incessant incidences of aviation fuel contamination, associated air travel risks and possible […]
Jail breaks: Reps want correctional institutions investigated
THE House of Representatives urged the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) to undertake a staff audit of all employees […]
Bulkachuwa can’t be arrested, investigated, NASS Clerk tells court
THE National Assembly (NASS) Clerk, Magaji Tambuwal, has told a Federal High Court, Abuja that Sen. Adamu Bulkachuwa enjoyed immunity […]
NASS to revisit bill on constitutional roles for traditional rulers – Speaker
THE Speaker House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, on Saturday in Zaria said the 10th assembly would revisit the bill seeking […]