February 2025 - Page 5 of 6 - Parliament Reports

IGP Egbetokun bows to pressure, escapes arrest warrant

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 12, 20255 min

Egbetokun explained that his inability to attend previous sessions was due to conflicting security commitments. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has finally honored the Senate’s summons after repeated invitations and warnings of possible arrest for non-compliance. Egbetokun appeared before the Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) on Tuesday, explaining that his inability to attend previous sessions was due to conflicting security commitments. Senate’s warning on legislative oversight Last week, the Chairman of SPAC, Senator...

Senate

2025 Budget: Senate targets passage by February 13

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 12, 20251 min

The National Assembly had earlier missed its initial January 31st deadline for passage of the 2025 budget. The Senate has announced plans to pass the 2025 Appropriation Bill on or before February 13, 2025. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made this known during Tuesday’s plenary, emphasising the need for swift action. He stated, “We need to finish quickly to go and brush up the budget for possible presentation tomorrow or next.” READ ALSO:...

House of Representatives

Suspend planned telecom tariff hike – Reps tells FG

Leah TwakiFebruary 11, 20255 min

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani and NCC has been directed to suspend the 50 percent telecom tariffs hike The House of Representatives has urged the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC) to suspend the impending tariff hike in telecommunications until telecom companies offer improved services. This followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Oboku Oforji (PDP, Bayelsa), on the need...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

OrderPaper Rebrands to Strengthen Parliamentary Monitoring and Public Policy Advocacy | PRESS STATEMENT

Timileyin OkunlolaFebruary 10, 20256 min

To strengthen its parliamentary monitoring and policy advocacy, OrderPaper Nigeria has announced a rebranding initiative. This rebranding seeks to enhance its role as a trusted source of parliamentary data and analysis. OrderPaper, Nigeria’s foremost independent parliamentary monitoring organization and policy think tank, is proud to announce a significant rebranding initiative designed to reinforce its identity and enhance its public perception. This transformation reflects OrderPaper’s continued dedication to bridging the gap between parliament, policy, and the...

RemTrack Spotlight

NEITI reinforces partnership with OrderPaper to enhance transparency in extractives industry

Timileyin OkunlolaFebruary 10, 20253 min

OrderPaper To further transparency in Nigeria’s extractives industry, NEITI is reinforcing its partnership with OrderPaper. This continued support underscores a joint commitment to fostering accountability and sustainable development. The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has reaffirmed NEITI’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with OrderPaper to promote transparency and accountability in the extractives industry. Dr. Orji made this recommitment during a courtesy visit by the OrderPaper team...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

Nigeria: Budgeting from the gender and inclusion lens | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeFebruary 9, 20256 min

As lawmakers round up scrutiny of the 2025 budget proposal, prioritizing gender and social inclusion in resource allocation is key to promoting inclusivity and equitable development. Budget defence by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) serves as a critical platform for lawmakers to carefully scrutinize details of the budget proposal laid by the president. This process ensures that public funds are not only allocated judiciousy but also distributed equitably to address the needs of all Nigerians,...

Senate

France: Senate to probe destabilisation claim by Niger

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 7, 20254 min

Tchiani had accused the Nigerian government of supporting a terrorist group in collusion with France The senate has resolved to investigate allegations made by the Head of State of Niger Republic, Brig. Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of conspiring with France to destabilise Niger through a newly identified militia group known as Lakurawa. This followed a motion by the chairman of the senate committee on national security and intelligence, Shehu Buba (APC, Bauchi South) during...

House of Representatives

Reps advance bill to shield judicial officers from prosecution

Leah TwakiFebruary 6, 20254 min

The House of Representatives has taken a step to shield judicial officers through amendment of Code of Conduct and Tribunal Act The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Code of Conduct and Tribunal Act to insulate judicial officers from prosecution while serving. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap. C 15 Laws of the Federation...

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OML 18: Senate orders probe into oil spill, fire outbreak

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 6, 20257 min

OML 18 has a production capacity of over 50,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd). It also has significant gas reserves, contributing to Nigeria’s domestic gas supply and export markets. The senate has called on the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to immediately investigate the cause of the fire outbreak and oil spill from Manifold Well 8/ BUG 008 in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 18, Bukuma (Agum) in Rivers State. This is...

House of Representatives

Reps outlines requirements for 31 new states

Leah TwakiFebruary 6, 20254 min

A new state is created when two-thirds majority of members of the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly approve of it The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has received 31 proposals for the creation of new states across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The proposed new states, if they eventually meet the set requirements, will increase Nigeria’s sub-national structure from the current 36 to 67 states. The...

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