This public hearing is a crucial step in our legislative process, and we are committed to ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are heard. The House of Representatives Committee on Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring is scheduled to hold a one-day public hearing to deliberate on important Bills on non-oil and gas; and, oil and gas referred to it. The Committee, led by Rep. Boma Goodhead (PDP, Rivers) said the public hearing will take...
The ongoing recess by the House of Representatives has been extended to Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The House of Representatives has announced the rescheduling of its resumption date from its ongoing Easter and Salah recess, with the new date set for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Originally planned for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the shift in the resumption date is attributed to the need for completing renovations in the Main Chamber of the House of Representatives...
The lawmaker explained that the repeal of the initial Student Loan Act was necessitated to remove all the encumbrances that may deprive a lot of Nigerian Students from accessing the Loan. Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Student Loans, Rep. Gboyega Isiaka, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the re-enactment bill to grant low-interest loans and ensure adequate funding to students. The Chairman while addressing pressmen on Thursday in the National Assembly also...
The House of Reps has refuted statements allegedly made by the Speaker suggesting a lack of confidence in the PIA at the 2024 SPEOLEF in Abuja The House of Representatives has issued a comprehensive disclaimer and clarification in response to circulating statements attributed to the Speaker of the House, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, regarding the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Rep. Akin Rotimi, House Spokesman / Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, made the disclaimer...
Speaking on the development, the lawmaker said, “We have invited KFC and there will be an investigation which will be based on House rules.” The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has directed a fast food restaurant, Kentucky Fried Chicken popularly known as KFC to immediately appear before it over the alleged ill-treatment of former Ogun governor, Daniel Gbenga’s son, Mr Adebola Daniel, categorised as a person living with a disability. The summon was issued...
Rep Musa says the Widowhood Leave Bill when assented to will greatly contribute to the emotional healing of spouses who lose their partners as 14-day bereavement is not adequate.
While wishing Christians a happy Easter celebration, the Speaker calls for prayers for Nigeria to overcome her current socio-economic and security challenges. Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC, Kaduna) facilitates with Christians as they celebrate Easter to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, Speaker Abbas urged Christians and Nigerians to be selfless and sacrifice for one another, as exemplified by Jesus Christ and prayed that...
Senator Akpabio’s compelling appeal during the debate on the inclusion of an emergency item into the IPU Assembly agenda resonated deeply with parliamentarians worldwide. The Nigerian delegation, under the leadership of the President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has emerged as a beacon of diplomatic leadership at the ongoing 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland, earning international commendation for their concerted efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In...
They urged Nigerians to pray for President Tinubu and give him maximum support so that his government’s Renewed Hope Agenda would achieve its objectives. The presiding officers of the House of Representatives, Speaker Tanjudeen Abbas and his Deputy, Benjamin Kalu have hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 72nd birthday as they also expressed satisfaction with his style of leadership saying they are hopeful that the economic hardship would soon be a thing of the...
“The payment of N15 billion to Remita from the OAGF from 2016 to 2018 is questionable. The OAGF paid the money without an approved agreement or contract. The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Commercial Banks of complicity in the sharing of the N15 billion remittance. Similarly, the lawmakers lampooned the Office of the Accountant General for the Federation (OAGF) for payments of N15 billion...
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