October 2025 - Page 2 of 5 - Parliament Reports

Reps vow transparency in probe of oil spill clean-up funds

Leah TwakiOctober 27, 20255 min

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to investigate how funds meant for oil spill clean-up in the Niger Delta were spent The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the management of oil spill clean-up funds in the Niger Delta has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability, and justice in the handling of funds meant for environmental remediation in the region. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Okpolupm Etteh (PDP Akwa Ibom), gave the...

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Strengthening social protection through the NSITF | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 27, 20253 min

In this Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we highlight the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Act (Amendment) Bill that passed second reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Sen. Oluwole Cyril (APC, Ekiti), the bill seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection system by providing compensation for death, injury, disease, or disability arising from work-related activities. In essence, it is a more comprehensive social security framework for Nigerian workers, one that recognizes the human cost...

House of Representatives

Reps, Kaduna gov push financial reforms to boost SMEs

Leah TwakiOctober 24, 20254 min

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening access to finance for SMEs and strengthening consumer protection in Nigeria’s financial sector The House of Representatives on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to deepening access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and strengthening consumer protection in Nigeria’s financial sector. This was as the Committee on Banking Regulations held a public hearing on two key reform bills. The bills under consideration include: A Bill...

House of Representatives

Reps summon security chiefs over mufti-clad operatives at checkpoints

Leah TwakiOctober 24, 20253 min

The House of Representatives has raised alarm over mufti-clad security operatives at checkpoints in parts of the country The House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the increasing presence of un-uniformed and unidentified security personnel manning checkpoints in the south-east and south-south regions of Nigeria. The lawmakers say the practice poses a grave national security risk and undermines public confidence in law enforcement. Adopting the motion the House directed the Committees on Police...

House of Representatives

Reps proposes amendment to EFCC

Leah TwakiOctober 24, 20253 min

The removal of the EFCC chairman will require the approval of two-thirds majority of both the Senate and the House of Representatives The House of Representatives, on Thursday, took steps to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework as it considered for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, to enhance the Commission’s institutional independence, operational efficiency, and accountability. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill,...

House of Representatives

Reps move to harmonize taxation across all tiers of government

Leah TwakiOctober 24, 20253 min

Bill seeking to clearly define and harmonize the taxation powers of the federal, state, and local governments scaled second reading in the House of Representatives The House of Representatives has taken a major step toward reforming Nigeria’s fiscal framework, as lawmakers on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to clearly define and harmonize the taxation powers of the federal, state, and local governments. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to...

House of Representatives

Reps to probe alleged use of harmful chemicals in preserving frozen foods

Leah TwakiOctober 23, 20254 min

The Ministries of Health, Agriculture and Food Security, NAFDAC, and SON have some questions to answer as the House raises alarm over harmful substances allegedly used in preserving frozen foods The House of Representatives has directed its Committees on Nutrition and Food Security, NAFDAC, and Safety Standards to investigate the alleged use of harmful and carcinogenic chemicals to preserve frozen foods in Nigeria. The resolution followed a motion moved on Tuesday by Rep. Chike John...

House of Representatives

Reps begin probe into $850bn crude oil proceeds leakages

Leah TwakiOctober 23, 20254 min

The House of Representatives has commenced investigations into the alleged non-repatriation of Nigeria’s crude oil export proceeds, estimated at over $850 billion between 1996 and 2014 The House of Representatives has commenced investigations into the alleged non-repatriation of Nigeria’s crude oil export proceeds, estimated at over $850 billion between 1996 and 2014, describing it as a massive revenue leakage undermining the nation’s economic stability. Chairman of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Pre-Shipment Inspection of Exports...

House of Representatives

Reps seek urgent action on fatal tanker explosions on Bida–Agaie road

Leah TwakiOctober 23, 20253 min

The House of Representatives has called for urgent federal intervention in the reoccurring tanker explosion on the Bida–Agaie–Lapai–Lambata–Diko road in Niger State The House of Representatives has called for urgent federal intervention on the Bida–Agaie–Lapai–Lambata–Diko road in Niger State following a series of fatal tanker explosions and accidents that have claimed dozens of lives and destroyed property worth millions of naira. The House urged the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency...

Senate

Senate approves life imprisonment for defilement of minors

Leah TwakiOctober 22, 20254 min

The Senate has approved stiffer punishment of life imprisonment without an option of fine for anyone convicted of defiling a minor The Senate on Tuesday approved life imprisonment without an option of fine for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, as part of sweeping amendments to the Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The red chamber said the stiffer penalty was necessary to deter offenders and safeguard children from sexual abuse, describing the act as...

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