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The ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ drive is a commitment to strengthening local production and promoting Nigerian-made goods Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening local production and promoting Nigerian-made goods as a cornerstone of national economic renewal. Speaking on Tuesday at the Made-in-Naija Trade Exhibition organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, Shettima, represented by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar, said Nigeria’s global relevance would ultimately...

Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) and the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) risk possible arrest after repeatedly shunning invitations from the House Committee Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Rep. Chike Okafor, has threatened to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), Ayo Sontinrin, and the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council...

The Federal Government has revealed that it owes ₦498.7 million in compensation to 307 verified poultry farmers   The Federal Government has revealed that it owes ₦498.7 million in compensation to 307 verified poultry farmers affected by avian influenza outbreaks between 2021 and 2023, raising fresh concerns over long-standing unpaid claims in the livestock sector. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr. Chinyere Akujobi, represented by Dr. Adeniyi Adedoyin, disclosed this on Thursday...

Proceedings at the House of Representatives turned rowdy on Tuesday over the role of INEC in monitoring party conventions The House of Representatives witnessed mild drama on Tuesday over interpretation of section 82(1) of the the Electoral Act. This was after Rep. Peter Uzokwe (YPP Anambra), attempted to raise a point of order during plenary, sparking a brief exchange among lawmakers over the interpretation of the Act Rising under Order 8 on personal explanation, Rep....

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate over 20 trillion naira worth of abandoned federal government buildings and landed properties across the country The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate over 20 trillion naira worth of abandoned federal government buildings and landed properties across the country. This followed the adoption of an urgent motion of national importance moved by the Minority Leader of the House, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP Rivers), during plenary on...

Without attending to any item on the order paper the House of Representatives has adjourned Tuesday’s plenary over rowdy session that followed an executive meeting  The House of Representatives on Tuesday adjourned plenary abruptly to the next legislative day after a heated session that followed a closed-door executive meeting of members. The day’s proceedings began with the arrival of the House leadership, after which lawmakers immediately went into an executive session that lasted for about...