Kalu noted that the heads of security agencies were invited for a dialogue and explanation around important issues under its sectoral debate initiative. The House of Representatives resolved to suspend its planned sectoral debate on an issue of national importance due to the absence of the Service Chiefs, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The decision followed the unanimous adoption of a motion moved by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu (APC, Abia), at Tuesday’s...
The House had on Wednesday, mandated its leadership to liaise with that of the Senate and intervene in the industrial action in the shortest possible time. The House of Representatives has welcomed the decision by Organised Labour to suspend its industrial action which had been in force across the country in the last two days. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi,...
Rep. Nzurigbo lamented that the NLC strike action is only making life more difficult for the masses and in no way affecting the elite. The ongoing strike action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) saw the House of Representatives divided as activities in the country remain grounded. The lawmakers were debating a motion urging the House to intervene in the issue, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Rep. Benjamin Kalu. at Tuesday’s plenary. Recall that the NLC,...
The Speaker said the Legislative agenda is rooted in the fundamental belief that the primary role of lawmakers is to serve the best interests of their constituents. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has reiterated the House’s willingness to join hands with President Bola Tinubu to proffer long-lasting solutions to set Nigeria on the path of development. The Speaker stated this while unveiling the Legislative Agenda of the 10th House of Representatives with...
Rep Dawodu argued that the Ministry of Information and National Orientation failed in its task of promoting and educating the public about the inclusion of PWD. The House of Representatives has urged State Governments to domesticate the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. PWD (Prohibition) Law in their respective states. This is even as it directed the Ministry of Information and National Orientation and religious organisations to sensitise the public about the discrimination against persons with...
The motion sponsor informed that since 2012, NSCDC personnel who were recruited with HND certificates have been denied promotion. The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Public Service Matters and Interior to investigate the alleged discrimination of workers based on academic degrees in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The House also summoned the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, for questioning over his failure to comply with the abolition of the HND and...
In solidarity with NLC, PASAN issued a directive to its members to remain at home even as it locked all entry points to the National Assembly complex. The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) had locked all entry gates into the National Assembly complex in solidarity with the main union body, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as it commenced a nationwide strike on Monday. Lawmakers, their aides, staff of the National Assembly, and journalists are...
As the Senate continues its interface with Ministers and Heads of Federal Government agencies on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) this week, OrdePaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast (LIFE) Service, by Kauthar Anumba Khaleel, gives a glimpse of other actions to be taken by both chambers of the National Assembly. IN THE SENATE The Senate Committees on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions will commence its investigation...
The amendment bill seeks to address critical aspects of the Act to enhance the effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of the CBN and its operations. A Bill seeking to mandate the Central Bank of Nigeria to issue at least, a one-year notice before altering banknotes, and calling in old notes has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill mandates that the CBN prioritise public interest when implementing a cash swap policy. Titled; “A...
Senator Daniel said active community participation in the planning and execution of constituency projects is key. Senator Gbenga Daniel (APC, Ogun East) has identified the high turnover rate of legislators as one of the factors responsible for the poor implementation of Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP), also known as constituency projects around the country. This is even as he stressed the need to educate citizens on the importance of reporting any irregularities related to constituency projects,...
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