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The House of Representatives has decried the recent increase in airfares during festive season, saying that weight of economic hardship is making travel increasingly unattainable for ordinary Nigerians The House of Representatives on Thursday condemned the sharp increase in airfares during the yuletide period, warning that the trend carries security implications for millions of Nigerians who rely on air travel during the festive season. In response, the lawmakers urged the Federal Government to ease the...

A motion by the Public Accounts Committee over the alleged ₦16 trillion non-remittance by the CBN triggered chaotic scenes in the House of Representatives The House of Representatives on Wednesday descended into a rowdy session following disagreements among lawmakers over the appropriate committee to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Yemi Cardoso, over the alleged non-remittance of about ₦16 trillion revenue to the Federal Government. The disagreement trailed the consideration...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the House of Representatives for approval President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the House of Representatives for approval. The documents were accompanied by a letter titled “The Federal Government of Nigeria’s 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper” which was read by...

The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has accused President Tinubu and APC of prioritising 2027 re-election over addressing Nigeria’s security and welfare of citizens The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritise the welfare and security of Nigerians over preparations for the 2027 general elections, warning that the country is sliding deeper into crisis. The...

The Reserved Seats for Women Bill initiative is not designed to take anything away from men or reduce existing constituencies but an additional seats to be contested for by only women  The proposed constitutional amendment seeking to create special legislative seats exclusively for women is aimed at expanding political inclusion rather than displacing existing representation. Chidozie Aja, special adviser (legislative) in the office of the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, said this during a...