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Stakeholders differ on new decommissioning commission

Leah TwakiAugust 6, 20253 min

Oil and gas regulators have opposed the proposal for a new decommissioning commission, saying framework already provided for in PIA Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have pushed back against a legislative proposal to create a new regulatory body solely for the decommissioning and abandonment of oil production facilities, arguing that existing frameworks are sufficient. At an interactive session with lawmakers, representatives of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), alongside officials from the...

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Focus on the gifted and talented centres bill | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeAugust 6, 20255 min

In this episode of this Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we spotlight a bill for an Act to Establish Gifted and Talented Centres in the Six Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria. The bill presented by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC, Edo), which has passed its third reading in the House of Representatives proposes to establish Gifted and Talented Centres across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones. This is a commendable step toward improving access to advanced education...

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Lawmakers demand transparency, equity in CNG rollout

Timileyin OkunlolaAugust 6, 20258 min

The Federal Government proposed the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative as both a palliative measure and a long-term solution to cushion the effects of high petrol prices. The CNG policy was expected to reduce transportation costs, improve air quality, and stimulate industrial development across the gas value chain. Unfortunately, concerns have since been raised over the pace of implementation, infrastructural readiness, safety standards, and the sustainability of the initiative. The Speaker of the House...

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Ministry opposes relocation of aviation safety bureau

Leah TwakiAugust 1, 20254 min

Aviation stakeholders have expressed divergent views over a bill seeking to relocate the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from the ministry to the presidency The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has strongly expressed its objection to the plan of the National Assembly to transfer the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) currently domiciled under the ministry to the Office of Secretary General of the Federation (OSGF). The Permanent secretary Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,...

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ICPC: 92 MDAs yet to establish anti-corruption units

Leah TwakiJuly 30, 20255 min

A report by ICPC disclosed that 92 MDAs are yet to establish anti-corruption units, while 127 others which have are ineffective. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that 92 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government are yet to establish their mandatory Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs). In a report presented at an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption, the Commission further disclosed...

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Kalu withdraws indigeneship bill for further consultations

Leah TwakiJuly 30, 20254 min

Citing concerns and constructive feedback from stakeholders across the country, Deputy Speaker Kalu has withdrawn the indigeneship bill Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has formally withdrawn the contentious indigeneship bill from parliamentary consideration to allow for broader legislative engagements. Kalu announced the decision in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, on Tuesday night, citing concerns and constructive feedback from stakeholders across the country. He noted that a...

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Terseer Ugbor chairs House panel on plastic ban

Leah TwakiJuly 30, 20252 min

Benue lawmaker Rep. Terseer Ugbor appointed chairman of the newly constituted ad-hoc committee on single-use plastic ban in Nigeria Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep.Tajudeen Abbas, has appointed Rep. Terseer Ugbor (APC Benue), as chairman of the newly constituted ad-hoc committee on single-use Plastic ban in Nigeria. The committee is tasked with assessing the readiness, coordination, and responsibilities of federal agencies in enforcing the planned ban on single-use plastics. It will also work to...

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Reps to investigate rehabilitation of refineries

Timileyin OkunlolaJuly 28, 20255 min

For years, billions of naira have been invested in the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries with little to no tangible results. Now, in a decisive move, the House of Representatives is set to investigate the circumstances surrounding these failed rehabilitation efforts. The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has announced its plans to investigate the huge investments made in the Turn Around Maintenance of the nation’s key refineries. The aim of this investigation is...

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Reps commit to 9-point agenda on green Jobs

Timileyin OkunlolaJuly 28, 20254 min

At a just concluded dialogue on green jobs and low carbon transition, the House Committee on Renewable Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the gaps in Nigeria’s green jobs ecosystem. The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Rep. Victor Ogene, has emphasised the importance of placing women and youths at the forefront of green job creation through gender-responsive policies, targeted skills training and job guarantees in funded projects. He stated this in...

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Reps propose national hospital for women | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeJuly 28, 20254 min

On this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we shed light on a bill to improve women’s health through the proposed national hospital for women. On the floor of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo) introduced a bill to establish a national hospital for women in Ideato, Imo state. This proposed facility would specialize in the promotion of reproductive and maternal health, with a key focus on the...

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