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Speaker Abbas has called for the adoption of a modern, technology-driven system for the registration of births, deaths, and marriages The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for the adoption of a modern, technology-driven system for the registration of births, deaths, marriages, and other vital events, describing accurate data as the foundation of effective national planning and governance. Declaring open a public hearing on the bill to repeal and re-enact...

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...

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...

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...