The creation of geo-agricultural zones is prescribed by the representative as a solution to the growing food shortages in the country In a bid to address the pressing issue of food shortages, the House of Representatives has called for the establishment of geo-agricultural zones across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The House urged the federal and state governments to demarcate a minimum of 18,000 hectares of arable land in each of these zones and...
A bill on anti-doping and another to stop the exportation of maize and its derivatives have been passed in the House of Representatives Reps move to stop the exportation of maize To address the ongoing food crisis, the House of Representatives passed a bill to prohibit the large-scale export of maize and its derivatives from Nigeria on Thursday. The bill was passed following its third reading. It was sponsored by the Majority Leader of the...
Despite contrary views by some lawmakers, President Tinubu’s request to extend the 2023 Appropriation Act, and the supplementary budget got passed by the House of Representatives At the resumed plenary of the House of Representatives on Thursday, lawmakers passed two money bills extending the implementation of the 2023 Appropriation Act and the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Act until December 31, 2024. Both bills scaled first, second and third reading at the floor of the House on...
Already being prosecuted by the EFCC, former aviation minister, Hadi Sirika, has been referred to be probed by the police over alleged theft of helicopters belonging to NCATÂ Immediate minister of aviation, Mr. Hadi Sirika, has run into fresh touble as the House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has asked the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to take immediate action to recover two allegedly stolen helicopters belonging to the Nigeria College of Aviation...
MTN, Airtel are among telcos that have continued to evade invitations by the House of Representatives Committee. They have been given last warning or face sanction The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has threatened to invoke sanctions on MTN, Airtel and other telecommuncation companies (telcos) operating in the country. The reason is that the companies have declined to honour several invitations extended by the commitee. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Obiageli...
The House of Representatives issued an official statement to confirm the death of a Nigeria Customs Service official during a hearing on Tuesday A senior official of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Andrew Essien, died on Tuesday after collapsing while being questioned by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts. The engagements which occurred around 1.00pm when the customs officer was fielding questions from members of the committee when he coughed and slumped. Despite...
The 10th House of Representatives has maintained some steadiness in its first year although pockets of controversies were inevitable The 10th House of Representatives, inaugurated on June 13, 2023, kicked off with election of presiding officers. Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna) and Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC Abia) emerged as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively. Few weeks later principal officers were announced to complete the body of leadership, followed by the appointment of 134...
The House of Representatives is set to resume its second session of the 10th Assembly and hold the inaugural legislative week Barring last minute changes, the House of Representatives has announced the resumption of its second session of the 10th National Assembly on Thursday, June 27, 2024. This was contained in a statement by the Spokesman of the House, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. (APC Ekiti). Rotimi stated that the development was communicated to Honourable...
The Train 7 project is a strategic initiative aimed at supporting the diversification of the country’s revenue sources and revenue generation during the energy transition. The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has announced that the Train 7 gas project on Bonny Island, Rivers State, has reached 67 percent completion. The company accordingly reassured of its commitment to delivering economic benefits through the completion of the project. The company’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable...
Osun residents beat House of Reps member for failing to fulfil his campaign promises In a startling turn of events, residents of Osun State took matters into their own hands as they assaulted a member of the House of Representatives for allegedly failing to fulfil campaign promises. The House of Representatives member representing the Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin federal constituency of Osun State, Rep Olusoji Adetunji, visited Ada – his home town ahead of the Sallah festivities when...
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