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Lawmakers raise concerns over heat and the non-functionality of electronic gadgets in the renovated chamber of the House of Representatives After two years of construction work and an expediture of N42 billion on the renovation of the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, lawmakers in the House were forced to conduct plenary session on Tuesday under heat as the airconditioning system did not work. The representatives also raised concerns over their inability to make use...

The House of Representatives celebrated Kalu on his birthday describing him as a leader and parliamentarian with outstanding merit. In a heartwarming gesture, the House of Representatives has felicitated the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The statement issued by House Spokesman Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., on Saturday hailed Kalu as a leader and a parliamentarian of outstanding merit. Speaking of Kalu’s stewardship, Rotimi noted that “Kalu has...

The House of Representatives celebrates the nation’s journalists and media practitioners on World Press Freedom Day 2024. In commemoration of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD 2024), the  House of Representatives celebrates the nation’s journalists and media practitioners. Commemorated on May 3 annually, the observance of Press Freedom Day highlights the importance of a free media for healthy democracies and provides an opportunity to celebrate journalists as agents of public good. In a statement jointly signed...

Reps, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, have urged the federal government to take deliberate action to address environmental issues like open defecation. The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to take deliberate action and empower the Ministry of Environment to address environmental issues like open defecation, flooding and others. This call was made at a public hearing organised by the House Committees on Environment, Water Resources, Ecological Fund, Works and...

Audu has revealed that the revamp of Ajaokuta Steel Company would require about 2 billion dollars and could rise to about 5 billion dollars. There appears to be no ray of light in sight for the abandoned Ajeokuta Steel Company as the Minister of Steel Development, Shuibu Audu says that the minimum required funds for the revitalization of the Steel Company is about 2billion dollars which could rise to well over 5 billion dollars to cover...

Reps urge Nigerians not to engage in panic buying of fuel alluded to the issues of logistics which is causing fuel scarcity that has brought untold hardship to Nigerians. The members of the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Downstream and Midstream, have urged Nigerians not to engage in panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – fuel, adding that the queues in filling stations across the country will soon disappear. The lawmakers also...

The House of Representatives on Workers Day celebrates and honours every worker for their contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria. As the world commemorates International Labour Day 2024, which is marked on May 1st, the Nigeria House of Representatives celebrates and honours Nigerian workers for their contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria. This was revealed in a statement jointly signed by Rep. Adegboyega Adefarati Chairman, House Committee on Labour, Employment and...

Chinda said as the leader of the minority caucus, he and his colleagues will that ensure issues relating to workers’ welfare are addressed accordingly. The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP, Rivers) has commended Nigerian workers for their immense contributions towards the growth and development of the nation. The Minority Leader stated this in a press release signed by himself on Wednesday evening reiterating his unwavering solidarity for the Nigerian...

I signed an executive order to unlock about $10 billion in fresh investments in the sector. This will happen through Fiscal Incentives for Non-Associated Gas (NAG), Midstream and Deepwater Oil & Gas Developments. – Tinubu The federal government has expressed readiness to maximise the revenue potential in the oil and gas sector through the pushing of policies that will enhance growth, transformation and development in the economy. These were the remarks of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,...