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The Special Committee on National Security of the 9th House collaborated with relevant security agencies to analyze the root causes of security challenges in the country and propose actionable solutions. The House of Representatives has resolved to revisit the report of the 9th House of Representatives Special Committee on National Security, review the document, and consider its recommendations. This is even as it called for necessary actions for the full implementation of its recommendations by the...

The House Public Accounts Committee received a petition on the lack of judicious use of the funds provided to the DISCOs by the CBN for power projects . The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) over $321 million and N18.2 billion in loans for the accelerated transmission distribution interface, lines, and substation projects. They are expected to appear before the...

Rep. Bagos said the committee will host a retreat that will bring together major stakeholders in STIs to synergise on tapping the vast STI potentials for economic diversification and national development. The House of Representatives has pledged to monitor and ensure the proper utilisation of funds from international partners and other donor agencies for the development of science and technology in the country. Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology, Rep. Dachung Bagos...

Rep. Kuye lamented that Nigeria bled revenue of over USD 30 billion in signature bonuses, reserve values, and assignment fees of 43 oil blocks where merging oil companies operate. The House of Representatives has vowed to probe and recover over $30 billion in accrued fees and bonuses from mergers of multinational oil companies. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Ademorin Kuye (APC, Lagos) at plenary on Wednesday. Debating the motion, Kuye...

The Appropriations Committee chairman said the supplementary budget is structured to improve security, food security, critical road infrastructure, workers’ wages and also cater to the upcoming off-cycle elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo States. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has said that N9.1 billion of the N200 billion allocated to the Ministry in the proposed supplementary budget is to tackle transboundary migratory pests like locusts amongst others to address food...

To address insecurity, Santomi stressed the need for the government to harness innovations to strengthen intelligence capabilities, enhance cybersecurity infrastructure, and promote responsible data governance. The House of Representatives Committee on National Security said international collaboration is key to addressing insecurity in the country. This is even as it stressed the need to adapt and transcend traditional approaches to safeguarding the country. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Ahmed Satomi (APC, Borno) stated this at the...

Rep. Okafor opined that the funds invested in the 2023 population census planning would have improved economic planning and distribution of palliatives in the country. The House of Representatives has mandated the Committee on Population to investigate the N200 billion expended on the postponed 2023 population and housing census by the National Population Commission. The directive is contained in a motion on the “Need to Investigate the Expenditure on the Postponed 2023 Population and Housing...

Rep. Lar warned that if nothing is done to stop the continuous attacks, rape, and murder of young girls and women, it would render the country unsafe to live. The House of Representatives has demanded justice for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Chalya Grace Silas, who was murdered in Kaduna State. The House also urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure the speedy delivery of justice in the case and bring...