OrderPaper presents the top bills and motions that are scheduled for discussion on the floor of the House of Representatives this week. Shaping policies that define our collective future is a task judiciously handled by the House of Representatives. With each passing week, lawmakers embark on a journey of deliberation, collaboration, and decision-making aimed at addressing the most pressing issues facing our society. Join us as we delve into the heart of the legislative agenda,...
From constitution amendment bills to the inclusion of Anambra state as an oil-producing state, lawmakers are poised to have robust discussions and dissenting views. In the bustling corridors of the National Assembly, this week promises to be a pivotal one as several crucial bills vie for attention. From constitutional amendment bills to the inclusion of Anambra state as an oil-producing state, lawmakers are poised to have robust discussions and dissenting views. As the nation grapples...
OrderPaper in its recent LIFE article predicted that the State Police Bill, expanding the powers of the FCT Area courts and protests in major cities due to rising food costs and a return of fuel queues due to strikes by unions would be core issues before the National Assembly this past week. Find out how accurate the predictions were. In a striking validation of predictive analysis, OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) has once again...
“It is imperative to recognize the effects that fiscal reforms can have on our nation. Our collective commitment to encouraging transparency fostering accountability, and responsible governance is why we are here today.” Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC, Abia) has stressed the need for lawmakers to consistently engage in capacity development concerning fiscal reforms and debt management to be abreast with global best practices to reposition the country’s financial sector....
“I urge you to review the issue of additional or reserved seats for women across legislative bodies, twinning in joint tickets and conferring citizenship on foreigners married to Nigerian women,” he said. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC, Kaduna) has tasked the 43-member House Committee on Constitution Review to reconsider some of the gender bills that were rejected in the 9th assembly, notably the bill on the creation of extra-legislative...
The move to amend the 2014 Pension Act to enable public and private retirees to choose their mode of contributory pension scheme was a noble act. The Forum of Retired Federal Directors of Nigeria has commended Rep. Clement Jimbo (APC, Akwa Ibom) for championing the plights of Nigerian retirees. The group gave the commendation during a courtesy call on the lawmaker in Abuja. The Chairman of the Technical Committee of the group, Mr. Ntufam Oqua...
The meeting resolved to commend the leadership of NARTO and PETROAN for their role in calling off the strike, which has given room for the distribution of petroleum products. The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Downstream has commended the leadership of the National Association of Road Transport (NARTO) for calling off their strike. The lawmakers also tasked the federal government (FG) to encourage local refiners with licenses and funding to increase the quality and...
The Speaker eulogised the Ghali Na’ Abba in a valedictory session describing him as a leader with an impeccable leadership style. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abass (APC, Kaduna) on Thursday showered encomium on the late Speaker of the 4th Assembly, Umar Ghali Na’ Abba, in a valedictory session to pay tribute to the deceased, qualifying him as a true democrat who displayed resilience and put the interest of the masses...
The commission will be in charge of acknowledging and overseeing funds from the Federation Account for the repair and maintenance of houses, roads, and other infrastructure damages suffered by the region as a result of the civil war’s aftermath. The Senate has passed a Bill seeking the establishment of the South East Development Commission. This decision was sequel to the consideration of the bill’s clauses at its Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Senate...
The House also mandated the Council to stay action on the matter of school fees owing to the economic situation in the country. The House of Representatives has called on the Council of Legal Education to immediately halt the planned increment of the fees at Nigerian Law School urging it to stay action on the matter owing to the economic situation in the country. The decision was a sequel to the adoption of a motion...
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