The top bureaucrat reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly (NASS) to develop human capacity for staff The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Sani Tambuwal, has reaffirmed his commitment to human capacity development as a core priority area of focus in his efforts to develop, strengthen and reposition the National Assembly bureaucracy to carry out its statutory responsibilities. Tambuwal gave the keynote address at the formal opening of a four day capacity building programme...
G60, a group of opposition members of the House of Representatives, has accused acting PDP national chairman Damagum, and secretary, Sen, Anyanwu, of anti-party conduct A group of opposition members of the House of Representatives self-styled as ‘G60,’ within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the acting national chairman, Umar Iliya Damagum, and national secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, of anti-party activities. The lawmakers accuse both officials of orchestrating a plot that could potentially lead...
Unmoved by pushback, former president Obasanjo wages a relentless war against the national assembly over the latter’s alleged bogus salaries and allowances  Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has continually attacked the institution of the National Assembly (NASS) at every given opportunity. He has, however, been consistent in focusing on the opaque and less than accountable finance of the legislature, especially what the public regards as the bogus salaries and allowances of members of the house of...
The youth population in Kenya and Nigeria are sounding alarm bells that the political establishment can no longer ignore. This is the focus of this week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker The voices of youth in both Nigeria and Kenya have grown louder in response to systemic governance failures. The recent protests in these two nations underscore a pressing necessity for social inclusion as a fundamental element of effective governance. With youth representing...
The national assembly is failing in its oversight responsibilities in checkmating the excesses of the executive branch. This has cumulatively led to excruciating economic hardship being experienced by citizens today. The National Assembly (NASS) of Nigeria is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the executive arm of government. But it has abdicated the crucial responsibility to address the biting hardship afflicted on Nigerians by the economic policies introduced by the current and past administrations. The...
Nigeria’s newly created livestock ministry will receive 75 billion naira from the 6 trillion naira additional expednditure approved in the 2024 budget The newly created federal ministry of livestock development has been allocated 75 billion naira as take-off funds in the 6 trillion naira additional expenditure approved for the 2024 appropriation act. This is contained in the breakdown of the revised budget approved by the national assembly last month before it proceeded on its annual...
The south-east caucus of the National Assembly has condemned the #igbomustgo ethnic profiling of the Igbo people ongoing The south-east caucus of the National Assembly has condemned the ethnic profiling of the Igbo people, following their decision not to join the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests against widespread hardship and hunger in the country. The federal lawmakers described the situation as dangerous and unfortunate, urging authorities to take action against those spreading hate speech. In a joint...
President Tinubu has signed the new National Minimum Wage bill into law President Bola Tinubu has signed the new national minimum wage (amendment) bill 2024 into law. Tinubu, who presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the council chamber in the state house, Abuja, today, signed the N70,000 the new minimum wage bill in the presence of cabinet members. ALSO READ: Cost of living crisis and bumpy ride to 70k minimum wage |...
The house leaders expressed shock over Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s death and condoled with the family, Anambra government and the 10th National Assembly The House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the shocking demise of Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah. The House also extended heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Uchenna Ubah, his family, loved ones, constituents, the people and government of Anambra State, and all members of the 10th National Assembly. The late Ubah was the Lawmaker representing...
The newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage positively responds to the urgent demands of solving hyper inflation and escalating living costs, with unique effects for workers, citizens and the economy Last week’s passage of the new minimum wage bill by the national assembly marks a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle for fair wages in the country. Nigerian workers would earn a base minimum of ₦70,000 once the president assents to the bill. But the struggle...
