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Reps reiterates need to prioritise STEM education

Leah TwakiJuly 17, 20243 min

The House Committee expressed commitment to ensuring qualitative education, including STEM, is made accessible to all Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Education, Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda (APC Lagos), has called on relevant authorities to prioritize science and health technology as a strategic move to drive economic growth, improve living standards, and address societal challenges. Laguda made this appeal on Monday during a public hearing on three bills, emphasizing...

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Reps to amend rules to include e-petitions

Leah TwakiJuly 16, 20244 min

In a landmark move towards digitalization of legislative processes and enhancing citizens engagement, the 10th House of Representatives is set to accommodate e-petitions The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), has announced that the 10th House will begin amending its standing orders to incorporate e-petitions and utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for handling public petitions. This announcement came during the inauguration of the newly digitalized hearing room of the...

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Again, Senate, House suspend plenary to mourn Rep. Adams

Leah TwakiJuly 16, 20243 min

The death of the Kaduna State lawmaker, Rep Ekene Abubakar Adams, marks the second loss of the House of Representative in barely a week The Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday suspended sitting to mourn the sudden demise of a colleague, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams. Both chambers accordingly adjourned plenary session to Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Speaker of the House Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), announced Rep Adam’s death after accepting the votes and proceedings...

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Reps to intensify oversight of Abuja councils

Leah TwakiJuly 16, 20243 min

The House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has frowned at the disregard of its summons by agencies in Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has announced its decision to undertake intensive oversight on agencies responsible for all Area Councils in Nigeria’s capital. This move comes in response to the refusal of several agencies to comply with summons...

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TRAGEDY: Another Rep, Ekene Abubakar Adams, dies

Leah TwakiJuly 16, 20242 min

The House of Representatives has yet again been hit with the death of another member, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams Tragedy has struck the Nigerian House of Representatives as Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams, representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, has been confirmed dead. Adams passed away on Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, following a brief illness. Adams, aged 39, was a notable figure in Nigerian sports before venturing into politics. He served as the general...

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LIFE This Week: Building collapse, rape, flood and inflation

Sharon EboesomiJuly 16, 20249 min

As the National Assembly gears up for another legislative week, OrderPaper in this Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) presents a possible wide range of issues that will be addressed Over the previous week there were a series of pressing issues which have called for urgent attention by citizens. As the National Assembly reconvenes for another legislative week, it is expected that calls for investigation into the rising cases of building collapse, flood crisis, food inflation...

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Nigeria will be net exporter of petroleum by December – NNPCL

Sharon EboesomiJuly 15, 20246 min

NNPCL has assured that the economy would be recovered from the woods in no time. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have disclosed that the ailing economy is getting revitalised based on emerging indicators. This was revealed on Monday at an interactive session of the national assembly joint committee on finance chaired by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East). Critical stakeholders including the ministers of finance, Wale...

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Return of gender bill, Samoa suspended, and violence against persons | GESI Tracker

Korinjoh ReginaJuly 14, 20245 min

This week’s GESI tracker addresses the House’s suspension of the Samoa Agreement over LGBTQ+ fears, progress on the VAPP Act, and a gender bill to increase women’s seats in parliament 74. Much ado about the Samoa Agreement The Samoa Agreement has been a news headline this past week following controversies on some unclear clauses. The agreement is a framework for a partnership deal between the European Union (EU) and the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and...

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KFC: Disdain for disability and a parliamentary probe in limbo | INVESTIGATION

Joy EruraneJuly 12, 202418 min

Matters have gone into an eerie silence in the widely condemned ill-treatment of a person with disability at a KFC outlet in Lagos. This is despite a parliamentary probe launched with much drama and efforts to get the HQ of the global food brand to redress the distasteful conduct of its licensee Months ago, Adebola Daniel, a young man with a disability, was denied access to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), at the Lagos Airport in...

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Reps advance bill to create Etiti state in south-east

Elizabeth AtimeJuly 12, 20244 min

The House has advanced a bill to create an additional state in the south-east geopolitical zone so as to address the imbalance in the country A bill seeking the creation of Etiti state from the five states in the south-east geo-political zone scaled through second reading in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The proposed new state would encompass 11 existing local government areas from the region. The piece of legislation is sponsored by Rep....

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