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Lawmakers ask WAEC Registrar to resign over midnight exam

Leah TwakiJune 3, 20255 min

The House committee investigating WAEC’s midnight exams has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the examination body’s explanation, and asked the Registrar to resign Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, on Monday, expressed deep dissatisfaction with the conduct of the 2025 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). They called on the head of the national office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Dangut, to step down immediately. This...

Senate Spotlight

The 29 senate motions that address vulnerabilities | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeJune 3, 20259 min

In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we spotlight motions in the 10th Senate that address equality, inclusion, and support for Nigeria’s most vulnerable groups. While only three motions were previously identified as directly GESI-focused, this piece expands the scope to include motions with indirect GESI relevance, including those promoting access to education, social protection, support for IDPs, and relief for conflict and disaster-affected communities. GESI-Referenced motions in Senate Between...

House of Representatives

FERMA needs N880b annually for road maintenance – Minister

Leah TwakiJune 3, 20254 min

Minister of State for Works has disclosed that FERMA requires N880b yearly to bridge road maintenance funding gaps The Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has called for the diligent implementation and timely remittance of the 5 percent user charge on petroleum products and diesel, as provided for in the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act, 2007, describing it as a critical solution to Nigeria’s enduring road infrastructure challenges. Parliament Reports recalls that...

House of Representatives

Reps vow to probe midnight WAEC exams

Leah TwakiMay 31, 20253 min

The House Committee on Basic Examination Bodies has vowed to get to the root cause of WAEC exams conducted at midnight The House of Representatives has vowed to unravel the circumstances surrounding the midnight conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in parts of the country. Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Examination Bodies, Rep. . Oboku Oforji (PDP Bayelsa), made the commitment during an interactive session with officials of the West...

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Nigeria’s budget and broken legislative oversight | ANALYSIS

Sharon EboesomiMay 30, 202512 min

With the naira struggling against the dollar, oil production failing to meet targets, and inflation eroding household incomes, the national assembly faces increasing scrutiny over how effectively it can monitor budget performance, enforce compliance from MDAs, and ensure value for money in public spending. As Nigeria enters the second quarter of 2025, the country’s turbulent fiscal journey is perceived to be stuck in a phase, marked by ambitious spending targets, volatile economic indicators, and mounting...

House of Representatives

Constitution Review: Reps to meet with governors, others

Leah TwakiMay 30, 20255 min

The House Committee on Constitution Review has rolled out timeline to meet with Governors, State Assembly Speakers, Editors, CSOs and others as National, Zonal public hearings commence in July The Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives is set to meet with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on July 23, 2025, to present bills currently under consideration and seek their support for passage. The committee will also meet with the speakers of the 36...

House of Representatives

Reps issues 24-hour ultimatum to WAEC over exam irregularities

Leah TwakiMay 30, 20253 min

WAEC has been given 24-hours ultimatum to appear before the committee over observed irregularities in the ongoing exams The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to appear before it on Friday, May 30, 2025 over widespread concerns regarding the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for secondary schools began on...

House of Representatives Senate

2nd Anniversary: Akpabio, Abbas hail Tinubu’s bold reforms

Sharon EboesomiMay 30, 20257 min

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his second year in office on May 29, 2025, key leaders of the national assembly – Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, have applauded the president’s leadership, describing his administration as transformative and boldly reformist. In a congratulatory message to commemorate the milestone, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio praised President Tinubu’s commitment to national development and his efforts to restore...

National Assembly Politics

FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s second year anniversary speech

Sharon EboesomiMay 30, 202513 min

Read the full text of President Bola Tinubu’s second-year anniversary speech, where he outlines his administration’s achievements, challenges, and vision for Nigeria’s future amid ongoing economic and security reforms. Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage...

House of Representatives Senate

NASS adopts harmonised tax bills, awaits presidential assent

Leah TwakiMay 30, 20254 min

The National Assembly has passed the harmonised versions of the four tax reform bills and now awaits presidential assent. The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the harmonised versions of four tax reform bills, clearing the path for presidential assent. Originally submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in October 2024, the bills are part of a broader fiscal policy overhaul aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s revenue framework. With both chambers—the Senate and House of Representatives—now in agreement,...

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