In a significant move to overhaul the Nigeria’s clean energy transportation the senate passes second reading of electric vehicle transition bill The Senate on Wednesday passed the second reading of the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, a landmark proposal aimed at positioning Nigeria as Africa’s hub for clean energy transportation. Sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC–Abia North), the Bill seeks to establish a national framework to promote the use of electric...
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of new service chiefs as the House of Representatives pledged fair and thorough evaluation The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of four new service chiefs nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Those confirmed include General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Waheedi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief...
In this Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we highlight the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Act (Amendment) Bill that passed second reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Sen. Oluwole Cyril (APC, Ekiti), the bill seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection system by providing compensation for death, injury, disease, or disability arising from work-related activities. In essence, it is a more comprehensive social security framework for Nigerian workers, one that recognizes the human cost...
The Senate has approved stiffer punishment of life imprisonment without an option of fine for anyone convicted of defiling a minor The Senate on Tuesday approved life imprisonment without an option of fine for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, as part of sweeping amendments to the Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The red chamber said the stiffer penalty was necessary to deter offenders and safeguard children from sexual abuse, describing the act as...
The new INEC chaiman, Amupitan, vows to restore integrity, and ensure elections where losers congratulate winners Professor Joash Amupitan, the newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has pledged to restore integrity and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process, assuring that elections under his leadership will be so credible that “the loser will congratulate the winner.” Amupitan, a professor of Law, was confirmed by the Senate through a voice vote after about...
The House of Representatives has sworn in Elegbeji as the new member representing Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo federal constituency of Ogun state The House of Representatives on Thursday swore in Rep. Adesola Elegbeji as the new member representing Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo Federal Constituency of Ogun State. Elegbeji, who emerged winner of the August by-election, replaced the late Rep. Adewunmi Onanuga, who passed away after a prolonged illness. The oath of office was administered by the Clerk of the House during...
President Tinubu wants the National Assembly to approve a total of $2.347 billion in external capital to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit, refinance maturing Eurobonds, and issue debut sovereign Sukuk in the international capital market President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking its approval to raise a total of $2.347 billion in external borrowings to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit, refinance maturing Eurobonds, and issue Nigeria’s first-ever...
This week, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, resumed office after serving a six-month suspension. What should have been a quiet return, however, erupted in controversy as her supporters and constituents, who had gathered at the National Assembly gate to welcome her back, were denied entry and tear-gassed by security operatives. Speaking after resumption, Senator Natasha (PDP, Kogi central) criticised the lack of formal communication from the senate leadership regarding the reopening of her office. “I have not...
This episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker edition focuses on a critical question: will key GESI bills survive as lawmakers shift toward the political calendar? Introduction As lawmakers resume legislative activities after their annual recess, attention is turning to the fate of key bills that have the potential to reshape Nigeria’s democratic inclusiveness. Among these are the long-debated Sexual Harassment Bill (which was introduced in the 8th and 9th assemblies) and...
Masari, Enang, Goje, Madori excited on their nomination as ICONS of the Fourth Republic Acceptance messages have continued to pour in from nominees for the ICONS of the Fourth Republic, with former Speaker of the House of Representatives and ex-governor of Katsina state, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, among the latest to express delight over his selection. The Initiative for Celebrating Outstanding National Statespersons (ICONS) of the Fourth Republic is a legacy-driven programme conceived to...
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