Reps Summon First Bank and 13 other commercial banks others over Non-Remittance of Education Taxes worth billions of naira of between 2011-2022 in violation of the TETFUND Act. 14 commercial banks have been summoned by the House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to appear before it alongside its tax consultants to reconcile the Education Tax Computation not remitted to TETFund by the banks between 2011 and 2022. Chairman of the Committee,...
These scholarships are part of a broader initiative to promote specialised education through partnerships with foreign institutions, facilitated by entities such as the Federal Scholarship Board under the Federal Ministry of Education The Senate has mandated its Committee on Education to summon the Federal Scholarship Board and the Minister of Education to provide a detailed report on the status of all Nigerian students under international scholarship programs including a breakdown of their unpaid entitlements. This...
The LP caucus said it is bewildered that the state of the economy in Nigeria has dangerously continued on a free fall, one year after the inauguration of the current administration. The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has described President Bola Tinubu’s one year in office as a reign of economic hardship, insecurity and hopelessness, which they said negates the Renewed Hope Agenda campaign promises. This was contained in a statement...
83 CSOs on the 2024 National Day of Mourning demanded that the federal government uphold Section 14(2)(b) CFRN 1999 (as amended) which states that “The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of the government.” OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative and a coalition of 82 other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have issued a strong call to the Nigerian government to account for the missing and the dead, and ensure justice for victims of...
President Tinubu will attend a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives and also commission the newly built library complex in the National Assembly. The National Assembly is set to hold a joint sitting to mark 25 years of unbroken democracy in Nigeria. The joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives will be held on Wednesday, 30th May 2024 at the National Assembly complex. The event will be attended by distinguished...
The National Anthem bill was read for a first, second and immediate third reading last Thursday in the House of Representatives while it only passed first and second readings in the Senate. The Senate has passed a bill to revert to the previous National Assembly following the consideration of a report by the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters during Tuesday’s plenary. The chairman of the committee, Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North)...
Senator Ibrahim says it is in commemoration of the first anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s incredible performance in office. Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South) has withdrawn his suit filed against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa due to the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Ibrahim disclosed this while speaking to journalists of the National Assembly on Tuesday. According to him, it is in commemoration...
Senator Ningi was suspended on March 12, 2024 over allegations of budget padding. The Senate has pardoned and resolved to recall Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central). This followed a motion for the unconditional recall of Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) during Tuesday’s plenary. The motion was co-sponsored by Senators Olalere Oyewumi (PDP, Osun West) and Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu West). Presenting his motion, Senator...
On LIFE this week, we present the discussions, spanning a wide range of issues that are pivotal to Nigeria’s development and unity reflecting the complex and dynamic nature of Nigerian society, expected at the National Assembly. This week, the National Assembly is poised to engage in extensive deliberations on several pressing matters of national significance. The discussions are set to reflect the nation’s rich tapestry of political, cultural, and socio-economic dynamics. Lawmakers are expected to...
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria falls short in delineating the political autonomy of local governments, leading to significant consequences. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has stated that the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did not provide adequately for the political autonomy of the local governments. Fagbemi led discussions during Monday’s National Discourse on Nigeria’s Security Challenges and Good Governance at the...
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