Akpabio says Nigerian workers will be provided with a livable wage and better working conditions by the National Assembly and the Executive branch of government. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the Executive arm of government would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions. The Senate President gave the assurance in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and...
Chinda said as the leader of the minority caucus, he and his colleagues will that ensure issues relating to workers’ welfare are addressed accordingly. The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP, Rivers) has commended Nigerian workers for their immense contributions towards the growth and development of the nation. The Minority Leader stated this in a press release signed by himself on Wednesday evening reiterating his unwavering solidarity for the Nigerian...
I signed an executive order to unlock about $10 billion in fresh investments in the sector. This will happen through Fiscal Incentives for Non-Associated Gas (NAG), Midstream and Deepwater Oil & Gas Developments. – Tinubu The federal government has expressed readiness to maximise the revenue potential in the oil and gas sector through the pushing of policies that will enhance growth, transformation and development in the economy. These were the remarks of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,...
Akpabio said the incidents are reminders of the urgency and gravity of the challenges facing the country. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has lamented over the tragic incidents that befell the country during the period of the National Assembly (NASS) recess. This is as he called on his colleagues in both Chambers (House of Representatives and Senate) to work together to address these challenges head-on and work towards a better Nigeria. Akpabio made...
The Nigerian Peace Corps Establishment Bill, which the House of Representatives earlier passed on 29th February 2024 was transmitted to the Senate for concurrence. The Senate has read and passed for first reading, a bill seeking the establishment of the Nigerian Peace Corps. In light of this, the Senate will soon consider a motion for concurrence, which will be moved by the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), allowing the Senate...
A heated argument ensued between some ranking members over sitting arrangement minutes into the plenary session leading to a rowdy session. The Senate was thrown into a rowdy session during Tuesday’s plenary over the sitting arrangements of Senators. The rowdy session began with a heated debate between Senators Danjuma Goje (PDP, Gombe Central), and Sahabi Yau (PDP, Zamfara North). The senators complained to the Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) about their seats, expressing...
The House of Representatives said the NNPCl is yet to effectively address fuel scarcity problems despite the resources at its disposal At the resumption of plenary on Tuesday after Easter and Salah recess, OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) on fuel scarcity came true as the House of Representatives expressed deep concern over the resurgence of fuel scarcity in Nigeria, with reports indicating exorbitant prices of up to a thousand two hundred Naira per litre...
Like the House of Representatives, female representation in the Senate is almost negligible. Nigerians elected just 43 women out of 763 Senators in the last 25 years (1999-2024) of the federal legislature. This represents a mere 5.6% of women in a male-dominated parliament.
After a twice-extended break from plenary, the National Assembly (NASS) resumes core parliamentary business today. In this Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE), OrderPaper highlights pressing national issues that are predicted to make it before the hallowed chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives during the week. The return to plenary parliamentary duties heralds a period of intense deliberation and decision-making with lawmakers at the forefront, braced and ready to tackle a diverse array of...
Jimbo has urged the police force to reinstate a member of his constituency, Mr Imo Jackson from Atai Otoro, Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State into the force. Rep. Clement Jimbo (APC, Akwa Ibom) during Tuesday’s plenary petitioned the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on behave of his constituent Mr. Imo Jackson who he said was wrongfully dismissed. Rep Jimbo in his advocacy sought for reinstatement of Jackson who hails from Atai Otoro, Abak Local...
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