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The TETFUND Boss revealed that since 2013, the FG has borrowed over N370 billion from the fund to meet pressing needs.     The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has refuted allegations of a missing N2.3 trillion from its coffers. This is as its Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, informed a House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee that the Federal Government is owing the Fund the sum of N323 billion. Echono, made the disclosure at a public...

During the Service Chiefs screening, Rep. Benson noted the need for a full-fledged Defence Space Force to adequately tackle potential threats from cyberspace and provide intelligence support to other services.   READ ALSO: “N70bn budget is for NASS Complex, not lawmakers” – Senate   The House of Representatives, on Monday, tasked Security Chiefs to go a step further and hunt criminals in cyberspace who pose a threat to national security. It also urged the Security...

The House had constituted the Committee to investigate and assess the case of potential land encroachment by the Camerounian Government and to ensure a thorough understanding of the security implication of the dispute       The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on International Boundary Dispute between Nigeria and Cameroun on Thursday, urged relevant authorities to act swiftly towards preventing the loss of another Cross River State territory to Cameroun as in the case of...

Tinubu Wednesday, wrote the House seeking an amendment to the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act to accommodate N500 billion for provisions of palliatives for Nigerians.     READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda       The House of Representatives has adopted and passed the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.101). The Bill, which was presented by the House Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvere (APC, Edo), was read...

The Motion Sponsor, Rep. Austin Asema Achado, noted that the road is so deplorable and has become a death trap for citizens who ply it for transportation of farm produce from Benue to the Southern and Northern parts of the country.   READ ALSO: Senate to investigate contract awards for reconstruction of Aba, Ikot-Ikpene roads     The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to declare a state of...

Rep. Yakubu noted that the Tsauna and Kuyan Forests which surround Tangaza/Gudu Federal Constituency, stretch to Niger Republic and harbour both local bandits and terrorist groups called “the Lakurawa” from Niger, Mali and Libya.   READ ALSO: “Protect Akwa Ibom coastal communities from pirates” – Reps tell security agencies         The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the military to deploy more personnel and hardware to comb the forests and flush out...

Prior to the request for palliatives, Tinubu had said that his administration would channel the funds meant for subsidy into public infrastructure, education, healthcare and jobs that will better the lives of millions of Nigerians.   READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda       The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, received a communication from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu seeking an amendment to the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act...

The Motion Sponsor said an effective urban mass transit system would provide cheaper and dependable transportation options just as it would improve mobility, ease traffic, and boost economic production in the country.   READ ALSO:  As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda   The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to establish and extend an integrated urban mass transit system and invest in infrastructure, technology, and environmentally friendly...

The lawmakers also cited allegations of abuse of office, under-remittance of debts by shipping firms, lopsided appointment and placements of Directors at NIMASA in breach of Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).         The House of Representatives has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to probe alleged fictitious contract awards and lopsided placement by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The decision follows the adoption of a motion on the...