Sharon Eboesomi, Author at Parliament Reports

Immigration under fire as NASS queries passport revenue allocation

Sharon EboesomiNovember 26, 20242 min

Sen. Musa described the partnership arrangement for passport production as unjust and unacceptable and called for a thorough review The national assembly has strongly condemned the unjust Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) arrangement of passport production by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). This is as it criticised the agreement, which allocates 70 percent of proceeds to consultancy firms and only 30 percent to the government, thereby short-changing the country and its citizens. The agency came under fire on...

House of Representatives Senate

Tinubu government defends borrowing despite surpassing revenue targets

Sharon EboesomiNovember 26, 20245 min

The impressive revenues generated in 2024 raised questions among lawmakers, who queried the government’s continued borrowing There was mild confusion at the National Assembly on Monday over the federal government’s continued borrowing despite the fact that revenue generating agencies have exceeded their targets for the fiscal year 2024. This happened during an interactive session by the joint national assembly committees on finance, national planning and economic affairs on the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework...

House of Representatives Senate

NASS fumes as MDAs default on compliance with resolutions

Sharon EboesomiNovember 25, 20246 min

Data gathered by OrderPaper reveals that only 15 percent of MDAs have complied with Senate resolutions, while the House of Representatives recorded an even lower compliance rate of 5 percent. The National Assembly (NASS) has expressed displeasure with and warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government against non-compliance with resolutions from plenary of the Senate and House of Representatives. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance, Sen. Garba Maidoki (PDP, Kebbi...

BillsBoard/Explainers House of Representatives

Genotype or goodbye: Bill targets Nigeria’s sickle cell crisis

Sharon EboesomiNovember 25, 20247 min

In response to ongoing public health challenges, the House has received a bill to tackle the burden of sickle cell disease in the country. The bill prescribes severe penalties for non-compliance. Sickle cell disease (SCD) has been a significant public health issue in Nigeria for decades, and its impact has evolved over the years. Research has also shown that Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease in the world. The high...

BillsBoard/Explainers House of Representatives

As Reps process AI regulation legislation | Bills Board

Sharon EboesomiNovember 25, 20246 min

The Artificial Intelligence Bill of Nigeria, 2024, marks a critical milestone in the country’s commitment to regulating AI and harnessing its potential for national development. The 21st century has ushered in an era of technological transformation, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront of this revolution. From automating routine tasks to driving innovation in sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and entertainment, AI is redefining how businesses and governments operate. Its influence has been particularly...

Senate

Credit bill, Niger bridge collapse | SENATE GIST TODAY

Sharon EboesomiOctober 18, 20244 min

Senate’s Thursday plenary addressed a bridge collapse in Niger state, the finance bill and a vote of confidence on Akpabio. Senate calls for repair of collapsed bridge in Niger state The senate has urged the ministry of works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to, as a matter of urgency, embark on immediate repairs, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Zungeru bridge in Niger state in order to prevent further collapse and loss of lives,...

Senate

Senate pass vote of confidence on Akpabio’s leadership

Sharon EboesomiOctober 17, 20244 min

Senator Godswill Akpabio expressed gratitude for the support from his colleagues and assured them of his intention to provide good leadership. Senators have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The confidence vote, which was passed on Thursday during plenary, came barely 24 hours after Wednesday’s media reports that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) took over the National Assembly to supposedly prevent...

Senate

Jigawa tanker fire and sleaze in oil and gas | SENATE GIST TODAY

Sharon EboesomiOctober 16, 20245 min

Major issues addressed on the floor of the senate today includes the Jigawa tanker explosion and worrisome corruption in the oil and gas sector Senate calls for intensified sensitisation on tanker explosion dangers Following the petrol tanker explosion at Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State last night, the senate has asked the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to intensify sensitisation on the dangers of indulging in scoping fuel from tankers after an accident....

Senate

Akpabio denounces reports of impeachment plot

Sharon EboesomiOctober 16, 20242 min

Akpabio has denounced media reports of an impeachment plot against him at plenary today The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has denounced media reports of an impeachment plot against him earlier today. Akpabio who spoke on this issue while presiding over Wednesday’s plenary described the news as a mischief. He said: “We are here, sitting down and doing our work, oblivious of the mischief that is going on behind us. I think we should...

Senate

Tax reforms, drug abuse indictment, and ill-treatment of super eagles | SENATE GIST TODAY

Sharon EboesomiOctober 15, 20245 min

The senate addressed very important issues in the country today including drug abuse, the ill-treatment of super eagles in Libya, amongst others. Senate condemns ill-treatment of super eagles in Libya. Following the inhumane treatment the Libya government subjected the super eagles to upon their arrival for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, the senate has called on the government of the country to as a matter of urgency, apologise to Nigeria. The senate also...

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