The motion sponsor asserted that thousands of jobs will be created if the Cabotage Act is fully implemented. The House of Representatives has directed its committees on Ports and Harbors, Maritime Services, and Shippers Council to immediately swing into action and investigate the low implementation of the Cabotage Act. This resolution is contained in a motion sponsored by Rep. Awaji Abiante (PDP, Rivers) on Tuesday. Abiante, in his debate, noted that the Coastal and Inland...
Rep. Nwogu said situations, where security personnel dehumanize citizens can lead to mistrust and prevent collaborative effort needed to tackle crime and criminality within the Southeast zone. The House of Representatives has directed its Committees on National Security and Intelligence, Army, Police Affairs, and Human Rights to investigate allegations of forceful collection of N500,000.00 by some police officers on 8 July 2023, from travelers along Owerri-Onitsha express road. The directive sequels the adoption of a...
The lawmakers worried that proceeds of songs by Mohbad are still going to the Marlian Music Group, and no agency has made any moves to protect his estate. The House of Representatives has passed a motion seeking to protect the rights of Mohbad’s songs and lyrics, and ensuring the proper management of his musical assets, while securing his son’s benefits from his musical legacy. The House also called on the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) and...
The motion sponsor warned that if not urgently checked, the trend will lead to an increase in cases of infertility and cancer infections among young donors. The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Health Institutions and Human Rights to investigate cases of unethical and exploitative practices in egg procurement and surrogacy by fertility hospitals and clinics in Nigeria. The resolution follows the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. BabaJimi Benson (APC, Lagos),...
In addition to screening Cardoso for the position of CBN Governor, the Senate will also screen two more ministerial nominees. The Nigerian Senate is set to commence screening for key positions within the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as part of its legislative duties following its annual recess. Former Chairman of the Board of Citi Bank Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, is the prominent nominee under the spotlight. Recall that President Tinubu had previously approved...
As Members of the Green Chamber resume from their annual recess, Nigerians are laden with expectations from the lawmakers, especially in light of the State of the Nation. In this Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) Service, OrderPaper’s Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq and Lizzy Chirkpi, in fulfilling OrderPaper’s mandate to bridge the gap between people and parliament, outline an agenda for the Tenth House of Representatives. The agenda is focused on seven priority areas and a word of...
As part of OrderPaper’s mandate to bridge the gap between people and parliament, this special edition of its Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) Service is focused on the Nigerian Senate as it resumes from a five-week annual recess. Authors: Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq and Ojochenemi Onje-James There are huge indications that both chambers of the National Assembly will resume plenary sessions this week after its annual six-week vacation. Although the House of Representatives has made...
Rep. Aliyu said the project looks to reduce the number of out-of-school children through a non-formal accelerated education system and other alternative schooling programmes. The House of Representatives has disclosed that it is working on a project that will ensure that over 14 million out-of-school Nigerian children are back to school. This is according to the chairman of the Committee on Alternative Education, Rep. Ibrahim Al Mustapha Aliyu (APC, Sokoto). Aliyu, who disclosed this during...
Senator Yar’adua said the recent abduction of the students is a clear indication of the escalating insecurity in the country. The lawmaker representing Katsina Central Senatorial District, Senator Abdul’aziz Musa Yar’Adua, has called for an urgent rescue of female students abducted from the Federal University of Gusau, Zamfara State. Recall that the students were abducted from their hostel by unidentified bandits on Friday. Reacting to the development, Senator Yar’Adua, who chairs the Senate Committee...
During his time with the ACEs, Mr. Ikeuba’s contributions were invaluable, and his positive influence will be deeply missed. He was a role model to fellow members, embodying the spirit of active citizenship and service to the community. The leadership of the Active Citizens Engaging the Legislature (ACE), a Legislative Accountability and Constituency Engagement programme of OrderPaper Nigeria, has expressed sadness at the passing of one of its members, Christopher Ikeuba. In a...
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