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Reps’ll work with Executive to set Nigeria on the right path – Abbas

The Speaker said the Legislative agenda is rooted in the fundamental belief that the primary role of lawmakers is to serve the best interests of their constituents. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has reiterated the House’s willingness to join hands with President Bola Tinubu to proffer long-lasting solutions to set Nigeria on the path of development. The Speaker stated this while unveiling the Legislative Agenda of the 10th House of Representatives with...

Reps charge states to domesticate law protecting PWD

Rep Dawodu argued that the Ministry of Information and National Orientation failed in its task of promoting and educating the public about the inclusion of PWD. The House of Representatives has urged State Governments to domesticate the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. PWD (Prohibition) Law in their respective states. This is even as it directed the Ministry of Information and National Orientation and religious organisations to sensitise the public about the discrimination against persons with...

Reps to probe Bsc/HND discrimination in NSCDC

The motion sponsor informed that since 2012, NSCDC personnel who were recruited with HND certificates have been denied promotion. The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Public Service Matters and Interior to investigate the alleged discrimination of workers based on academic degrees in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The House also summoned the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, for questioning over his failure to comply with the abolition of the HND and...

NLC STRIKE: Lawmakers shut out of NASS complex

In solidarity with NLC, PASAN issued a directive to its members to remain at home even as it locked all entry points to the National Assembly complex. The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) had locked all entry gates into the National Assembly complex in solidarity with the main union body, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as it commenced a nationwide strike on Monday. Lawmakers, their aides, staff of the National Assembly, and journalists are...

LIFE SERVICE: diaspora voting, admission racketeering, BSc/HND dichotomy top on NASS’ agenda this week

As the Senate continues its interface with Ministers and Heads of Federal Government agencies on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) this week, OrdePaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast (LIFE) Service, by Kauthar Anumba Khaleel, gives a glimpse of other actions to be taken by both chambers of the National Assembly. IN THE SENATE The Senate Committees on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions will commence its investigation...

Reps pass bill seeking one-year notice before naira redesign

The amendment bill seeks to address critical aspects of the Act to enhance the effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of the CBN and its operations. A Bill seeking to mandate the Central Bank of Nigeria to issue at least, a one-year notice before altering banknotes, and calling in old notes has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill mandates that the CBN prioritise public interest when implementing a cash swap policy. Titled; “A...

High turnover of legislators affecting constituency projects – Senator Daniel

Senator Daniel said active community participation in the planning and execution of constituency projects is key. Senator Gbenga Daniel (APC, Ogun East) has identified the high turnover rate of legislators as one of the factors responsible for the poor implementation of  Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP), also known as constituency projects around the country. This is even as he stressed the need to educate citizens on the importance of reporting any irregularities related to constituency projects,...

MTEF/FSP: Reps lament refusal of heads MDAs to attend hearing

The committee turned away the Director, Finance and Account of the Industrial Training Fund, Ms. Attah Sophia, and insisted the Director-General of the institute attend in person. The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on heads of Ministries, Department, and Agencies (MDAs) to appear before it to defend the Medium Term Expenditure FrameWork and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) in defense of their respective budget for passage....

Reps adopt its legislative agenda, prioritises security, open parliament, others 

The House stated that the eight (8) key priority areas of the Legislative Agenda align with the ‘Renewed Hope” Agenda of the Executive. Following much anticipation, the House of Representatives has finally considered and adopted its Legislative Agenda. The much-awaited Legislative Agenda focuses on providing legislative support and solutions to the various socio-economic, political, and governance issues affecting Nigeria. Recall that the report of the ad-hoc committee on the Legislative Agenda was laid on 24...

Reps commences policy brief series ‘sectoral debates’

The Speaker said the policy brief series will ensure that policy-makers are making the right choices and decisions to address the country’s security challenges and ensure the stability of its economy. The House of Representatives is set to unveil its Policy Brief Series for key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government. The Initiative is aimed at improving constitutional oversight of the executive arm. Tagged ‘Sectoral Debates,’ the series forms part of initiatives by the...

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