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NASS raises pensions in revising passed 2025 budget

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 18, 20253 min

The necessary corrections primarily affected allocations under recurrent expenditure, pensions, and capital projects. The National Assembly has revised some allocations in the 2025 appropriation bill passed recently. The revisions were made following a motion presented by the chairman, senate committee on appropriations, Sen. Solomon Olamilekan and chairman, rules and business, Rep. Francis Waive in the senate and house of representatives, respectively during Tuesday’s plenary. Parliament Reports recalls that the 2025 appropriation bill was passed by...

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Ensuring Inclusion in Nigeria’s Mining Sector | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeFebruary 17, 20256 min

The Nigerian mining sector remains a critical driver of economic growth, yet its operations often sideline gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations. In this episode, we shed light on this issue. A recent motion by Rep. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi (Nasarawa, SDP) to investigate non-compliance by mining operators to the provisions of the Minerals and Mines Act, 2007, and the Explosives Act underscores the urgent need to ensure that mining activities are not only legal...

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Reps reschedules summit on renewable energy

Leah TwakiFebruary 17, 20253 min

The inaugural national legislative summit and expo on renewable energy has been postponed to May 2025 The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has announced the postponement of the inaugural national legislative summit and expo on renewable energy to May 5 – 6, 2025. The 2-day event, earlier scheduled to take place from February 24-27 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, aims to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s renewable energy market and development. The...

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IPU appoints Kalu into WTO Steering Committee

Leah TwakiFebruary 17, 20253 min

Kalu’s participation in the steering committee will enable him to work closely with Nigerian-born DG of the WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has been invited to join the Steering Committee of the Parliamentary Conference on the World Trade Organization (PCWTO). The appointment is a significant development that will enable Nigeria to benefit from African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) global trade policies and boost trade...

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House to Investigate Non-Compliance by Mining Operators | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaFebruary 17, 20255 min

The House of Representatives is set to commence investigations into the non compliance of Mining Operators with the provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, potentially impacting communities and revenue streams. The House of Representatives has mandated the Committee on Solid Minerals Development to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into the non-compliance of mining operators with the Minerals and Mines Act, 2007, and the Explosives Act. The investigation will include physical inspections of mining...

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Speaker Abbas inaugurates NWDC committee

Leah TwakiFebruary 14, 20254 min

At the inauguration of NWDC Committee, the Speaker of the House called for coordinated approach to reverse the region’s developmental challenges The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has called for immediate and decisive measures to tackle the deep-seated issues of insecurity, poverty, and infrastructural decay plaguing Nigeria’s north-west region. Speaking at the inauguration of the House Committee on the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) at the National Assembly, Abbas emphasised the need...

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IGP calls for discreet investigation into 3,907 missing rifles

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 14, 20252 min

Egbetokun stressed that conducting the hearings behind closed doors would prevent misinformation, safeguard national security, and facilitate a more open and effective fact-finding process. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has urged the senate to conduct its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of 3,907 firearms behind closed doors, citing security implications and the risk of misinformation. In a letter addressed to the senate and read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio...

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2025 Budget: Senate passes N54.9 trillion bill, adds N750 billion

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 13, 20256 min

The senate increased the budget from N54.2 trillion, proposed by President Bola Tinubu, to N54.9 trillion, an increase of about N750 billion. The senate has passed the 2025 appropriation bill, increasing the figure from N54.2 trillion proposed by President Bola Tinubu, to N54.99 trillion. The budget size was increased by about N750 billion. This comes two months after the budget was presented to the joint sitting of the National Assembly on 18th December, 2024...

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POTHOLES: Senate demands nationwide road rehabilitation

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 13, 20256 min

Despite the Federal Government’s approval of ₦4.2 trillion for dilapidated roads, Nigeria’s roads remain death traps littered with potholes. The senate has urged the federal government to prioritise the rehabilitation of the nation’s deteriorating road infrastructure. This is as it urged the government to emphasise the necessity of extending the renewed hope super Highway road project to the north-east region to ensure its full integration into the country’s economic activities. These resolutions were adopted during...

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Reps rejig committees, honours former head of state

Leah TwakiFebruary 13, 20252 min

Rep. Akeem Adeyemi and Rep. Tunji Olawuyi to chair House Committee on SWDC and NCDC as House announced other changes in standing committees The House of Representatives on Thursday announced significant changes to its standing committees while creating two new ones. The newly established committees are the House Committee on South West Development Commission (SWDC) and the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, who made the announcement, disclosed that Rep. Akeem Adeyemi (APC...

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