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The lawmakers are currently investigating the Ministry of Trade and others over the alleged massive mismanagement of COVID-19 intervention funds. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has ordered the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investments to come up with proper documents or refund the sum of N75 billion allocated to it as COVID-19 Intervention funds by the Federal Government. The House Committee chaired by Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP, Osun) expressed dismay...

This legislation on Solid Minerals represents a turning point for our nation’s mineral wealth and vast mineral resources that have remained largely untapped, and undeservedly overshadowed by our reliance on oil. The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals is proposing 5 percent of the revenue of all minerals mined to be retained by the host communities (hostcom) due to the informality of the sector. This proposal was made known by Rep. Jonathan Gbefwi (SDP,...

Investigation by Reps into TETFund Interventions has led to bribery accusations by VCs and Rectors but has been denied by the lawmakers   The House of Representatives has denied the allegation of extortion against it by Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of tertiary institutions. The House Spokesman/Chairman of the House Committee on Media & Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. (APC, Ekiti) in a press statement issued on Sunday described the allegation as a smear campaign...

The House of Reps has commended NECO over its swift compliance to resolutions by the parliament saying it is a reflection of its understanding of the need to put public interest above administrative actions. The House of Representatives welcomes the postponement of a planned promotion examination by the Management of the National Examination Council (NECO) for its staff members drawn from across the country in swift compliance with a resolution of parliament. This follows a...

Oil firms, telecom companies, and others are to ensure a reduction in radiation from indiscriminate deployment of telecom equipment to curb pollution in the environment. The House of Representatives has expressed its readiness to clamp down on erring oil and gas, power, telecommunication, and construction companies, among others as part of ongoing efforts geared toward ensuring the safety of Nigerians across the country. Chairman, House Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations, Rep. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi...

President Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities into law. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. The bill which was passed by the House of Representatives on July 27, 2023, and the Senate on November 14, 2023, was sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos). The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks...

The Speaker spoke in defense of his predecessor, Gbajabiamila, describing the corruption allegations as unjustified and baseless. The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Abbas Tajudeen (APC, Kaduna) has rallied support for his predecessor and former colleague, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over allegations of corruption against him. The Speaker, at a world press conference at his office in Abuja on Thursday, noted that there has been a rise...

When it becomes law, the controversial NGO regulations bill will have a legislative framework and regulate the activities of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria The controversial Bill seeking to regulate Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) was stepped down on Thursday after a much-heated debate amongst members of the green chamber. The Bill, sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli (APC, Katsina) is titled, “A Bill for an Act to Establish Non-Governmental and Civil...