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Akpabio assures optimal cooperation with journalists

Sharon EboesomiApril 29, 20244 min

Akpabio urges Nigerians to give up sentimental thinking and behaviour in order to progress democracy and prosperity The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured cooperation with journalists seeking information under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Represented by the Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), he stated that the Senate under his leadership would not refuse any journalist access to information for ventilation to the...

Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as student loan fund chairman

Leah TwakiApril 28, 20242 min

Tinubu has appointed Zenith Bank founder Ovia as the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned banker and businessman, Jim Ovia, as the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity, announced the appointment of Ovia, chairman of Zenith Bank, in a statement on Friday. The statement noted that “Ovia is the founder of one...

National Assembly Politics Parliamentary Resources

Meet 27 members of the 10th National Assembly from Lagos State

Oluremi AgbejuleApril 27, 202418 min

Lagos State, in the south-west Nigeria, has a total of Twenty-seven members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and Twenty-four representatives in the House Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, is on the Atlantic coast with the most population in Nigeria. It is bounded by Ogun State to the north and to the east. It has the Bight of Benin to the south, and the Republic of Benin to the west. From 1914 to 1954...

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15 interesting facts about the National Assembly

Sharon EboesomiApril 27, 202418 min

How much do you know about Nigeria’s National Assembly? In this piece, OrderPaper’s Sharon Eboesomi writes on 15 interesting facts you should know.

House of Representatives

House of Representatives set to organise a 2-day retreat to advance economic transformation and development

Leah TwakiApril 27, 20243 min

The House of Representatives is set to hold a two-day retreat to strengthen the legislative and oversight capacity of Members, as well as foster collaborative efforts towards economic development and tax reforms. The House of Representatives with the support of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung is set to hold a two-day retreat for its Members, to strengthen their legislative and oversight capacity, as well as...

House of Reps cautions multinational and private companies

adminApril 27, 20241 min

“Don’t undermine our work” The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility during its investigative meeting has cautioned multinational and private companies undermining its operations in their host communities. Hon. Lilian who is the chairman of the committee noted that the intention of the committee is not to witch-hunt any company but rather, to investigate several petitions coming from their host communities. Watch video for more.

Nigerians react to increased electricity tariffs by the Federal Government

adminApril 27, 20241 min

“Band A, Band B, Band Z” This has been the buzzword in Nigeria following the news of increased electricity tariffs by the Nigerian Government for Band A customers. We took to the streets to get Nigerians reactions on this. What band are you?

Parliamentary Resources

LONG SERVICE: 6 lawmakers who did 20 years in NASS

Sharon EboesomiApril 26, 20247 min

These 6 former lawmakers in the National Assembly held sway and made their marks for up to two decades before they bowed out. These former lawmakers served in the National Assembly making laws for several years. Interestingly, some of them began their journey in the National Assembly right after the return to democracy in 1999. In most cases, these people were referred to as ‘landlords.’

House of Representatives

Speaker Abbas lauds President Tinubu for takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme

Oluremi AgbejuleApril 25, 20242 min

Speaker Abbas said the president’s approval of the scheme has demonstrated his avowed readiness, commitment, and steadfastness to better the lives of Nigerians through people-oriented policies and programmes. The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the approval of the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Speaker Abbas said the president’s approval of the scheme has demonstrated his avowed readiness, commitment, and...

House of Representatives

Reps summon NNPCL, Mobil, Chevron, Oando, others over environmental degradation

Elizabeth AtimeApril 24, 20243 min

The investigative hearing is on the need to investigate the services and unprecedented environmental damage caused by oil-producing companies within the communities. The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Environment has summoned the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari to appear before it unfailingly on May 8, 2024, over a probe on environmental degradation caused by the activities of oil companies in oil producing communities...

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