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INEC releases revised regulations for recall of lawmakers

Leah TwakiSeptember 22, 20243 min

The electoral body has rolled out regulations on how constituents can recall their representatives in the National and State Houses of Assembly The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved new regulations and guidelines for the recall of lawmakers from the National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly, and councillors in the Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This decision was announced following the commission’s meeting on Thursday, 19th September 2024, during which INEC...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Reps sponsor 25 bills to enhance anti corruption efforts

Timileyin OkunlolaSeptember 20, 20244 min

The House of Representatives introduced 25 bills in its first year aimed at enhancing anti corruption practices. It can be argued that Nigeria has made notable progress in its fight against corruption in recent years, implementing various strategies and initiatives to tackle this prevalent issue. Despite these efforts, corruption remains a significant challenge that continues to impede economic development and erode public trust in government institutions. To address this, the 10th federal legislative body sponsored...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Former Plateau governor, ex-deputy speaker have no bills in one year

Elizabeth AtimeSeptember 20, 20244 min

Eleven Plateau lawmakers rake 31 bills as the former governor of the state as well as ex-Reps deputy speaker, recorded zero bill Aside from the functions of oversight and representation the most critical duty of the legislature and legislators is law-making which is required for the good governance and well-being of citizens. While members of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives processed a total number of 1,650 bills within the first year, lawmakers representing...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 16 of 1175 bills in Reps focus on climate change

Timileyin OkunlolaSeptember 20, 20242 min

Climate change and ecology bills make up 1.4 percent of the 1175 House bills which were processed in the first year of the 10th House Climate change is a pressing issue in Nigeria, where the nation has long suffered from its adverse effects, yet little has been done to tackle this critical challenge. Over the past year, the House of Representatives processed only 16 bills addressing climate change and ecological concerns, focusing on areas such...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Niger newbie leads as 5 reps fail to sponsor bill

Elizabeth AtimeSeptember 20, 20244 min

8 Niger lawmakers, including a freshman in the Reps, rake 51 bills as 5 of them recorded zero on the first year report card Aside from oversight and representation, the core function of the legislature is lawmaking for the good governance and well-being of a country’s citizens. Members of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives processed a total number of 1,650 bills in the first year of the four years tenure. Of this number,...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Reps sponsor 69 agriculture bills in one year

Timileyin OkunlolaSeptember 20, 20242 min

Amid calls for revitalizing the non-oil sector, the 10th House of Representatives has sponsored a total of 69 agriculture bills Since the 1960s, agriculture has been a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, employing over 60% of the population and making significant contributions to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The agricultural sector is broadly categorised into four main divisions: crop production, livestock, fishing, and forestry. These divisions highlight the country’s diverse agricultural landscape, which is essential...

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Meet members of the 10th National Assembly from Oyo State

Leah TwakiSeptember 19, 202412 min

Oyo State, in the south-west region of Nigeria, has a total of seventeen members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and fourteen representatives in the House Oyo State, South-west Nigeria, consists of 33 Local Government Areas and has Ibadan as the capital and the most populous city in the country. Oyo State is bound to the north by Kwara State, to the east by Osun State, partly across the River Osun, to the...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 7 Oyo Reps post zero bill in one year

Elizabeth AtimeSeptember 19, 202424 min

Seven out of seventeen Oyo lawmakers failed to sponsor a bill as fourteen Reps and three senators had 26 bills in the first year of the NASS Aside from oversight and representation, the core function of the legislature is lawmaking for the good governance and well-being of citizens. Members of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives processed a total number of 1,650 bills in one year. Out of which, lawmakers representing Oyo state account...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 7 missing in action as Lagos lawmakers post 153 bills

Leah TwakiSeptember 18, 20246 min

Of the 153 bills sponsored by Lagos lawmakers, only 7 have been passed so far while 7 Rep members had no bill to their names in the first year of the 10th National Assembly In the first year of the 10th National Assembly (June 2023 to May 2024), the 27 lawmakers from Lagos State made significant contributions to the legislative process. Their performance in terms of bill sponsorship was notably higher compared to their counterparts...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 100 private sector bills sponsored in Reps

Timileyin OkunlolaSeptember 18, 20242 min

The House of Representatives introduced 100 bills in its first year aimed at enhancing the private sector. The private sector in Nigeria is vital for driving economic growth and development, significantly contributing to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), investment, and job creation. As Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria has seen substantial growth in non-oil sectors such as services, agriculture, and industry, with the private sector playing a pivotal role. In the first year of the 10th House...

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