Leah Fatima Twaki

Reps move to curb tree felling, promote green spaces in parliament

Leah TwakiOctober 29, 20253 min

The House of Representatives has raised alarm over the growing destruction of trees and green spaces within the National Assembly complex and surrounding The House of Representatives has raised alarm over the growing destruction of trees and green spaces within the National Assembly complex and the surrounding Three Arms Zone in Abuja. The lawmakers described the trend as environmentally damaging and inconsistent with Nigeria’s climate commitments. This followed a motion titled, “Promoting Sustainable Green Practices...

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Reps propose green tax on plastics to curb pollution

Leah TwakiOctober 29, 20253 min

The House of Representatives committee has proposed the introduction of a green tax on industries involved in the production of plastics The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on preparedness for single-use plastics ban in Nigeria has proposed the introduction of a green tax on industries involved in the production of polypropylene — one of the most widely used materials in plastic manufacturing. The committee said the initiative seeks to tackle Nigeria’s growing plastic waste crisis...

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Speaker Abbas hints at progress on diaspora voting bill

Leah TwakiOctober 28, 20254 min

Diaspora voting in sight as Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) launches Nigerians in Diaspora Response (NiDRes) App The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that the parliament is making significant progress on the diaspora voting bill, which seeks to grant Nigerians living abroad the constitutional right to participate in national elections. Abbas made this known on Monday while declaring open a one-day Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance (NiSEDiG 2025)...

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Reps task accountant general on prompt payment of contractors

Leah TwakiOctober 28, 20253 min

The accountant general of the federation has disclosed that some MDAs had issued contracts without ensuring the availability of funds The House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement has called on the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, to expedite the payment of funds owed to contractors across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Unyime Idem (APC–Akwa Ibom), gave the directive during an interactive session with the...

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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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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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