Reps set December 2025 for a new constitution as the review would be the sixth time that the National Assembly would embark on the amendment of the nation’s constitution. The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has said they will be delivering a new constitution to Nigerians by December 2025. The Committee chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC, Abia) stated this on Wednesday during their pre-inaugural meeting in Abuja...
The House Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has slammed the Nigeria Customs Service over the non-submission of audited financial statements. The House of Representatives Public Account Committee has queried the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over its failure to submit audited financial statements for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 financial years to the Auditor General of the federation. At an investigative hearing on Tuesday, January 30, the committee criticised the NCS for withholding its financial statements for...
The nation’s teledensity dropped from 115.63% to 102.30% in September, while Broadband penetration witnessed a similar drop from 45.47% to 40.85% in the same month. Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which have been adjusted to reflect the latest population growth figures and align with international best practices. The...
The House of Representatives has called for a probe into the crisis ravaging Plateau state. The House of Representatives has established a 7-member ad hoc committee to probe the root cause of the continuous violence in parts of Jos, Plateau state. The House also directed the Chief of Defense Staff to establish a Civilian Joint Task Force in the state to repel terrorist attacks and reduce violence. These resolutions follow the adoption of an urgent...
The House of Reps has adjourned plenary until February 6, 2024, to allow interested lawmakers to participate in Bye-Elections set to be held on Saturday, February 3, 2026. The House of Representatives has adjourned plenary till February 6, 2024, for the bye-elections and re-runs which will held on Saturday across 26 states. The speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas (APC, Kaduna), announced this at the plenary on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. This plenary is the...
The Senate observed a minute silence for those who lost their lives as a result of the insecurity and killings in the country. The Senate has resolved to invite security Chiefs next week for an inquisitive session on the state of insecurity nationwide and to ensure rapid progress in the security and economy of the Country. This followed a collective motion by the 109 Senators, presented by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) on Tuesday...
What is the significance or value of having abundant solid mineral resources if Nigeria continues to be ravaged by illegal mining activities, resulting in substantial economic revenue losses, environmental degradation, and the endangerment of lives and property security? In August 2023, four illegal miners were killed following the collapse of a mining site in Kogo Kadage village in the Yadagungume area of Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Less than 6 months following that...
CBN noted that the latest amount paid to the airlines brought the total verified amount paid to that sector to $136.73 million and that all the verified airline claims had now been cleared. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), fulfilling its pledge to clear the backlog of foreign exchange owed to foreign airlines in the country, has concluded the payment of all verified claims by airlines with an additional $64.44 million to the concerned airlines....
The House Spokesperson broke down in tears on the floor of the house over the incessant killings in Ekiti state The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Akintunde Rotimi (APC, Ekiti) broke down in tears over the spate of criminal attacks which has led to the death of some members of his constituency in Ekiti state. Rep Rotimi  could not hold back his emotion on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, while moving a motion of urgent...
Kawu said the sack of the Executive Director of the agency is unlawful, as he was not allowed to complete his five-year term, which began in 2022. Senator Suleiman Kawu (NNPP, Kano South) has raised a point of order on the floor of the Red Chamber, questioning the premature removal of the Executive Director of the Midstream, Downstream, Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Mansur Kuliya. According to Senator Kawu, the sacking of Kuliya as Executive Director...
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