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Waste pollution & Nigeria’s oil pipelines | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaMarch 21, 20258 min

This edition of RemTracker spotlights key legislative actions addressing pressing environmental and economic challenges. With increasing concerns over waste pollution and the deteriorating state of oil and gas pipelines, the national assembly is moving to enforce stricter environmental regulations and rehabilitate critical energy infrastructure to safeguard public health, enhance economic stability, and improve energy security. Tackling Nigeria’s Waste Pollution Crisis The House of Representatives has urged the federal ministry of the environment, the National Environmental...

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Maids & Maiguards: Reps advance bill on rights of domestic workers

Leah TwakiMarch 21, 20253 min

A ray of hope for domestic workers as the House of Representatives advances rights bill The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the second reading of the domestic workers bill of rights, a proposed legislation aimed at establishing minimum employment standards to protect and ensure the welfare of domestic workers in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Akin Alabi (APC, Oyo), seeks to set labor standards for domestic workers such as house maids, nannies, cleaners,...

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Reps to probe conditional cash transfer from 2016

Leah TwakiMarch 20, 20252 min

Committees on Poverty Alleviation and Humanitarian Affairs have been tasked to investigate the status of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme from 2016 to date The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the utilisation of funds allocated to the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme from 2016 to date. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Abass Adigun (PDP Oyo), who underscored the need for transparency and accountability in the management of...

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House of Reps approves emergency rule in Rivers

Leah TwakiMarch 20, 202515 min

The House of Representatives has given a green light to President Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers after adding few amendments The House of Representatives has adopted President BolaTinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers state with additional amendments. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary on Thursday which the speaker announced was attended by 243 members according to the the day’s register. The House resolved that while the emergency persists,...

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Drama as Reps clash over Rivers state of emergency

Leah TwakiMarch 19, 20252 min

Two female members of the House of Representatives engaged in a shouting match over the the constitutionality of state of emergency in Rivers A brief commotion unfolded on Wednesday in the House of Representatives chamber as two female lawmakers engaged in a shouting match over developments in Rivers State. Rep. Ebikake Maire Enenimiete (PDP Bayelsa) and Rep. Blessing Amadi (PDP Rivers) engaged in a confrontation over the the constitutionality of state of emergency in Rivers...

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House of Reps pass Tinubu’s tax reform bills

Leah TwakiMarch 19, 20254 min

The House of Representatives passed all four tax bills in one fell swoop. The senate now needs to concur with the green chamber The House of Representatives passed al four tax reform bills after taking the third reading of the bills on Tuesday. Parliament Reports recalls that the House had on Thursday last week, considered and approved the recommendations in the report of the House special committee on tax reform bills. While awaiting the senate...

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Reps to probe SON over substandard building materials

Leah TwakiMarch 18, 20253 min

SON has come under scrutiny for reversing its decision to shut down 18 companies implicated in the production and distribution of substandard building materials The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into allegations that the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) reversed its decision to shut down 18 companies implicated in the production and distribution of substandard building materials, particularly iron rod manufacturers. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep....

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FERMA: Reps to probe petroleum regulator over unremitted funds

Leah TwakiMarch 18, 20253 min

FERMA is said to be unable to discharge its road repairs mandate due to the non-remittance of the funds by the NMDPRA The House of Representatives has resolved to launch an investigation into the status of a 5 percent user charge meant for the maintenance of federal roads across Nigeria. The probe will focus on the outstanding funds owed to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and identify officials responsible for ensuring the implementation of...

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Reps approve report on tax reform as bills await third reading

Leah TwakiMarch 13, 20257 min

Recommendations by special committee on tax reform bills were adopted following report consideration by the House of Representatives The House of Representatives has adopted the report of its Committee on Finance on four key tax reform bills aimed at restructuring Nigeria’s tax system and enhancing revenue collection. The four bills are now a step away from their eventual passage by the House. The bills included the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, the Nigeria Tax Bill,...

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Kings College: Reps demand urgent action on diphtheria outbreak

Leah TwakiMarch 12, 20255 min

The House of Representatives urges decisive measures to combat the diphtheria outbreak, advocating for school vaccinations and awareness campaigns The House of Representatives has called for immediate and decisive action to strengthen health and safety measures in federal unity colleges following the diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Lagos, which led to the death of a 12-year-old student and the hospitalization of several others. In a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Akintunde Rotimi...

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