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Bills on pregnant convicts and life imprisonment, and creation of Okura state as well as the Plateau School collapse are highlights from Thursday’s plenary session  Bill to sentence pregnant convicts to life imprisonment instead of death scales second reading  The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to commute the sentence of pregnant women convicted of offences punishable by death to life imprisonment. The bill titled, “a Bill for an Act...

The representatives have resolved to cut 50% of their salaries to cushion hardship in the country and avert planned protests  In a bid to quell growing unrest, the House of Representatives has announced a decision to forfeit 50% of their salaries over the next six months. This move, amounting to ₦648 million from 360 member, aims to dissuade Nigerians from proceeding with planned mass protests The lawmakers further appealed to Nigerians to give President Bola...

₦6.2trillion increase in budget, ₦100m support for Olympic games and winfall tax on banks top activities in the House today Reps advance  Tinubu’s bills to Increase 2024 budget by ₦6.2 trillion, impose bank tax  The House of Representatives today received a double dose of executive bills to increase government spending which both passed the first and second reading on the floor. A bill to amend the 2024 budget to authorise additional spending of  ₦6.2 trillion...

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...

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...