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Other Reps questioned the procedure of presenting the bill which was not listed on the Order Paper of the day and copies of the Bill were not available to all members The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, smuggled in a CyberCrime Act Amendment Bill for consideration as plenary resumed. As it is the procedure of the House, the Bill was supposed to be listed on the Order Paper of the day and copies of the...

Among the several Bills and Motions to be presented at the House this week, here are some considered to have far-reaching effects. The House of Representatives stands at the forefront of shaping policies that resonate with the aspirations and concerns of the populace. Each week, the hallowed halls of this esteemed institution witness a flurry of activity as lawmakers deliberate, debate, and decide on bills and motions that have far-reaching implications for the country. In...

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...