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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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...