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Special seats for women and the disabled: All you need to know about the political inclusion bill

Women’s political participation and inclsuin for PWDs is not just a fundamental human right but also an essential prerequisite for achieving gender equality and fostering a genuine democracy. People with disabilities face significant barriers to political participation, including physical, social, and institutional obstacles that limit their engagement in the democratic process. As a result, many individuals with disabilities choose not to participate in politics, feeling that the issues that matter to them are ignored or...

Constitution review priorities and consultation on tax bills| HOUSE GIST TODAY

On Thursday, the House of Reps engaged consultations on constitution review and thorny issues on the controversial tax bills Reps to seek further consultations on tax bills After about two hours of a closed door session, the House of Representatives has resolved to seek further consultation on President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. It also disclosed that resource persons will be invited to a special session next Tuesday to enlighten lawmakers on the possible benefits...

House progress bill to promote technology transfer 

The bill seeks to promote technological transfer to ensure regular value addition to the nation’s solid mineral exploration. A Bill to monitor the inflow of foreign products and technology into Nigeria, passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The sponsor of the bill, Rep. Clement Jimbo (APC,Akwa Ibom), explained that the proposal seeks to leverage Nigeria’s vast and dynamic population to create employment opportunities for youths, transform raw materials into finished...

House of Reps confirm Oluyede as chief of army staff

The House of Representatives confirmed  Oluyede as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) The House of Representative has confirmed the appointment of Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The confirmation followed the consideration of the report from the ad–hoc committee on confirmation/screening for acting Chief of Army Staff on Thursday. The chairman of the ad-hoc Committee Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC Lagos) while reading the synopsis of the report said that...

Army chief screening, electricity meters, and CNG explosions | HOUSE GIST TODAY

The screening of the acting army chief, a probe of outdated electricity meters and another investigation into CNG tank explosion are key highlights from today’s plenary session of the House of Representatives   Reps screen acting COAS, Oluyode  The House of Representatives on Wednesday screened the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede. He told the joint committee on defence and army of his extensive experience, having served in the Nigerian Army for over 30...

Reps approve N1400 per dollar as exchange rate for 2025 budget

In approving the 2025–2027 MTEF/FSP, representatives pegged the exchange rate at N1400 per US dollar, $75 oil benchmark and 2.06 million barrels of production per day. The House of Representatives has approved the recommendations of its joint committees on finance, national planning, and economic development on the 2025–2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP). The approval came after the committee on supply considered the report presented by Rep. James Abiodun Faleke...

Reps seek regulation of POS operators, KYC for users

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, MDs of commercial banks and other financial institutions have been tasked on POS operations The House of Representatives has called for immediate measures to address the challenges posed by undocumented identities in Point of Sale (POS) transactions in Nigeria. This is as it mandated its committees on digital and electronic banking, finance, banking regulations, and financial crimes to invite the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),...

15 years imprisonment for illegal organ harvesting as Reps advance bill

A person found guilty of engaging in organ trafficking faces a minimum sentence of 15 years imprisonment A bill aimed at prohibiting and penalizing organ trafficking in Nigeria has advanced in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda (APC, Lagos), the proposed legislation passed its second reading on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward addressing a long-standing issue in Nigeria and globally. Key Provisions of the Bill The bill seeks to amend...

Livestock can boost Nigeria’s economy by N33tr – Minister

The minister of livestock development assured that the sector has the capacity of generating N33 trillion to boost the economy. The minister of livestock development, Idi Maiha, has stated that Nigeria’s livestock sector has the potential to boost the economy by N33 trillion if properly developed and harnessed. Maiha made this remark during an interactive session with the House of Representatives committee on livestock development on Tuesday. According to the minister, unlocking the sector’s potential...

Colours of GBV, plaudits for Bago and vernacular in schools | HOUSE GIST TODAY 

It was a colourful plenary on Tuesday as members wore orange mufflers in solidarity with campaigners against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Here are highlights of how it went down in the House today  Reps in orange mufflers in activism against GBV Members of the House of Representative wore orange mufflers in solidarity with women in commemoration of the 16 days activism against Gender based Violence (GBV). Coming under order 8 rule 6 to offer personal explanation,...

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