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Women rising in NASS, protection for PWDs and IDPs | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeDecember 14, 20246 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights the promotion of women to key management positions in the National Assembly (NASS) and protection for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Vivian Njemanze becomes House deputy clerk During the week, Mrs. Vivian Nonyelum Njemanze was announced as the deputy clerk (administration) of the House of Representatives. This appointment is a significant step forward in promoting GESI within Nigeria’s legislative bureaucracy. It...

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Gas flares, trust fund for Ajaokuta, and renewable energy for MDAs | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaDecember 14, 20246 min

This week, RemTracker highlights key legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing safety standards in gas sites, promoting renewable energy, and addressing environmental challenges within Nigeria’s extractive sector, alongside the latest updates on the proposed federal university of mining and geo-sciences. Investigation into gas flaring safety standards On Tuesday in the House of Representatives, Rep. Harrison Anozie Nwadike (APC, Imo) called for an investigation into compliance with safety standards in gas flaring operations to protect lives in...

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CSR, Nigerian content bills, 13 others passed as gale of defections persist | HOUSE GIST TODAY

Leah TwakiDecember 13, 20244 min

On Thursday, the House passed a whopping 15 bills, including the Nigerian content and CSR bills, while the Labour Party lost another Rep to the APC Uproar as Plateau Rep defects from Labour Party The All Progressives Congress (APC) has again gained one more member as a Plateau lawmaker, Rep. Ajang Alfred Iliya defected from the Labour Party. In a letter read by the Speaker on Thursday, Rep. Iliya, cited internal crises within the Labour...

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Julius berger arrest and apology drama over Abuja demolitions | SENATE GIST TODAY

Sharon EboesomiDecember 12, 20246 min

The day’s plenary was marked by mild tension as a senator staged a walkout on colleagues. Additionally, an arrest warrant was issued for the Managing Director of Julius Berger PLC over his refusal to honor senate invitations, while lawmakers also called for an immediate halt to building demolitions in Abuja. Senate issues warrant of arrest on Julius Berger MD The senate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Julius Berger PLC’s Managing Director, Dr....

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Reps urges eco-friendly disposal of seized stolen crude

Leah TwakiDecember 12, 20243 min

The federal government has been asked by the House of Reps to stop the unprofessional disposal of seized stolen crude oil The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to halt environmental hostile practice and adopt eco-friendly and professional method of disposing of crude oil and allied materials seized, in the course of security operations. It also urged the security agents to include environmental experts to supervise the disposal of seized crude which...

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Akpabio softpedals on Kingibe after senator stages walk out

Sharon EboesomiDecember 12, 20245 min

Sen. Kingibe apologised for walking out on the senate but said “I expect fairness in the senate for everybody; concessions are given to other people, and I expect them to be given to me also.” The senate was thrown into a moment of tension during Thursday’s plenary session when Sen. Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT) attempted to raise a motion of urgent national importance regarding the demolition of an estate in Abuja. The ensuing exchange between...

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Reps to investigate $232m nutrition fund

Elizabeth AtimeDecember 12, 20242 min

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into an alleged misappropriation and misapplication of the $232 million loan intended for nutrition intervention programmes in Nigeria. The House of Representatives has directed its committees on nutrition and food security, judiciary, finance, aids, loan, and debt management to investigate an alleged mismanagement of the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) World Bank loan, valued at $232 million (approximately ₦350 billion). The loan was intended to support...

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Opposition protests as another Labour Party Rep defects to APC

Leah TwakiDecember 12, 20243 min

Uproar in the House of Representatives as opposition protests the defection of another Labour Party Rep to APC The defection of another Labour Party (LP) lawmaker to the All Progressives Congress (APC) sparked an uproar on the floor of the House on Thursday, with opposition members protesting the move and calling for the lawmaker’s seat to be declared vacant. Speaker of the House, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), announced the defection of Rep. Ajang Alfred...

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Senate summons Wike in probe of Abuja demolitions

Sharon EboesomiDecember 12, 20243 min

Sen. Karimi opposed the motion, arguing that the minister should not be restrained from performing his statutory duties without first being heard. The senate has directed the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately suspend all ongoing demolitions of buildings and structures in the Abuja, except those sanctioned by a court order. This resolution followed the senate’s decision to establish an ad-hoc committee tasked with summoning the minister to provide explanations...

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Senate orders arrest of Julius Berger MD for ignoring invitations over stalled highway project

Sharon EboesomiDecember 12, 20243 min

According to Sen. Ngwu, Julius Berger has failed to respond to multiple invitations to provide explanations for the project’s delays and cost escalations, despite receiving over ₦18 billion in public funds. The Senate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Dr. Peer Lubasch, Managing Director (MD) of Julius Berger PLC, following the company’s repeated refusal to appear before the Senate Committee on Works to address concerns over the delayed execution of the Itu-Odukpani Highway...

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