Rep Dasuki has alleged discrepancies in the content of tax laws gazetted and those passed by the National Assembly A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abdulsamad Dasuki (PDP Sokoto), on Wednesday raised a matter of privilege during plenary over what he described as discrepancies between tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the version later gazetted and sold to Nigerians at the Ministry of Information. President Bola Tinubu‘s tax reform bills, transmitted...
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has revealed that the Federal government will record about N30trn 2025 revenue shortfall as oil earnings undermine budget projections The Federal Government has disclosed that it recorded a significant revenue shortfall in the 2025 fiscal year. The revenue aspirations projected to end the year 2025 is now pegged at ₦10.7 trillion, a shift from the projected ₦40.8 trillion aimed to finance the ₦54.9 trillion...
Relevant committees in the House of Representatives have been mandated to jointly interface with the Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs, as well as relevant intelligence agencies, to ensure the prompt resolution of all issues relating to the NAF aircraft and its crew in Burkina Faso The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the precautionary landing of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso, warning that misinformation surrounding the incident could...
Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr. “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (Lifetime Achievement) in Doha, Qatar. Ezekwesili received the prestigious global recognition on December 14, 2025, from the ruler of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim...
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Department of State Services (DSS) have been directed by Senate to investigate and identify those behind the spread of false reports alleging the deaths of Akpabio and Gowon The Senate on Tuesday resolved to crack down on individuals spreading false and misleading reports on social media, particularly rumours involving the alleged deaths of top national figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision followed a motion raised during plenary by...
The House of Representatives joint committee on petroleum has summoned Dangote and NMDPRA Boss, order cessation of hostilities The House of Representatives joint committee on petroleum resources (downstream and midstream) has stepped in to stop rising tensions within Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. This follows public allegations and counter-claims between the Dangote Refinery group leadership and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The committees, led by Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and Rep. Henry...
Former deputy Labour leader, Akinlaja has condemned the growing menace of land grabbing in Ondo State, saying findings show the activities are often driven by powerful individuals and organised gangs commonly referred to as ‘Omo Onile’ Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Iranola Akinlaja, former member of the House of Representatives and former deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, has condemned the rising menace of land grabbing, describing it as an illegal and criminal act that threatens...
In this week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we spotlight this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence under the theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, This year’s theme hits closer to home than we often admit. Digital spaces, once imagined as great equalisers, are becoming increasingly dangerous for women and girls in Nigeria. And while the physical world still holds many threats, the online world...
Speaker Abbas has called for an urgent reforms to Nigeria’s occupational safety laws, warning that Nigerian workers continue to suffer preventable injuries, illnesses, and deaths due to weak regulations and inadequate enforcement Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s occupational safety laws to protect millions of workers exposed to avoidable hazards in factories, construction sites, farms, hospitals, and other workplaces. Represented by the Chairman of the...
The House of Representatives has decried the recent increase in airfares during festive season, saying that weight of economic hardship is making travel increasingly unattainable for ordinary Nigerians The House of Representatives on Thursday condemned the sharp increase in airfares during the yuletide period, warning that the trend carries security implications for millions of Nigerians who rely on air travel during the festive season. In response, the lawmakers urged the Federal Government to ease the...
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