The Senate has approved stiffer punishment of life imprisonment without an option of fine for anyone convicted of defiling a minor The Senate on Tuesday approved life imprisonment without an option of fine for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, as part of sweeping amendments to the Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The red chamber said the stiffer penalty was necessary to deter offenders and safeguard children from sexual abuse, describing the act as...
A government minister has been directed to provide detailed information on the implementation plan and National Assembly approvals for the utilisation of global fund and USAID grants The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the utilisation of over $4.6 billion in grants and health assistance received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and the defunct United States Agency for International Development (USAID) between 2021 and 2025 for the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The...
Speaker Abbas has been mandated by the House to lead intervention to resolve the industrial dispute between Dangote and PENGASSAN The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, has resolved to intervene in the ongoing industrial dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa (APC, Kano) and co-sponsored...
In this Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we shed light on an important issue that affects women and families across Nigeria: the fight against breast cancer. Beyond being a health concern, breast cancer represents a deeper story about access, awareness, and equity. Too many women still face late diagnoses, high treatment costs, and limited access to care, especially in rural and low-income communities. In a motion of national importance, Rep. Blessing Amadi (PDP,...
The new INEC chaiman, Amupitan, vows to restore integrity, and ensure elections where losers congratulate winners Professor Joash Amupitan, the newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has pledged to restore integrity and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process, assuring that elections under his leadership will be so credible that “the loser will congratulate the winner.” Amupitan, a professor of Law, was confirmed by the Senate through a voice vote after about...
While Jos DisCos is to remit N72b within 60 days to government coffers, Kano DisCos is to pay N40.7b The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) to pay N72 billion to the federal government account within 60 days and Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) to pay N40.7 billion within 30 days. The resolution followed a public hearing in Abuja on Wednesday, chaired by Rep. Bamidele Salam...
According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Africa will require over 70,000 new aviation professionals between 2025 and 2044—including 23,000 pilots and 24,000 technicians Stakeholders across Nigeria’s aviation sector have endorsed the proposed legislation to establish the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja. They described the aviation university as a timely response to the continent’s growing need for skilled aviation and aerospace professionals. At a public hearing organized by the House Committee...
NNPCL, TotalEnergies, Seplat Energy Plc and others have been listed among oil companies violating local content, PIA, and tax laws in Imo State The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate several oil and gas companies operating in Imo State over alleged violations of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, 2010, the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021, and relevant tax laws. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep....
The House of Representatives has moved to establish dedicated budget line for workplace safety in MDAs The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to create a dedicated budget line for occupational safety and health (OSH) programmes across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) beginning with the 2026 appropriation bill. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Rep. David Zacharias (APC, Kogi), during Wednesday’s plenary session. Moving the motion, Rep. Zacharias expressed concern...
The House of Representatives has mandated Speaker Abbas to intervene between the FG and ASUU face-off The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to return to the negotiating table to avert another round of industrial action that could cripple Nigeria’s tertiary education system. It resolved to mandate its leadership, led by Speaker Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately intervene and mediate between ASUU and...
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