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Reps adopt its legislative agenda, prioritises security, open parliament, others

Elizabeth AtimeNovember 9, 20236 min

The House stated that the eight (8) key priority areas of the Legislative Agenda align with the ‘Renewed Hope” Agenda of the Executive. Following much anticipation, the House of Representatives has finally considered and adopted its Legislative Agenda. The much-awaited Legislative Agenda focuses on providing legislative support and solutions to the various socio-economic, political, and governance issues affecting Nigeria. Recall that the report of the ad-hoc committee on the Legislative Agenda was laid on 24...

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Reps charge Wike to prioritise revenue generation in FCT

Elizabeth AtimeNovember 9, 20234 min

Rep. Betara assured that the Committee will support the Minister to generate more revenue for the development of infrastructure in the FCT. The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) tasked the Minister, Nyesom Wike to commit to improving revenue generation in the FCT to fund the infrastructural deficit in the city. It also urged the Minister to prioritise the security of the lives and property of persons residing in the nation’s...

Senate

Senate to Probe Admission Racketeering in Tertiary Institutions

Sharon EboesomiNovember 8, 20234 min

The motion sponsor posited that provisional admission racketeering practice is being used as a malicious tool to exploit and frustrate intelligent young Nigerians seeking admission into Nigerian universities. The Senate has directed its Committees on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions to investigate the allegations of admission racketeering and admission fraud in universities across the country. This is even as it summoned the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, the Registrar of Joint...

House of Representatives

Reps commences policy brief series ‘sectoral debates’

Kauthar KhaleelNovember 8, 20233 min

The Speaker said the policy brief series will ensure that policy-makers are making the right choices and decisions to address the country’s security challenges and ensure the stability of its economy. The House of Representatives is set to unveil its Policy Brief Series for key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government. The Initiative is aimed at improving constitutional oversight of the executive arm. Tagged ‘Sectoral Debates,’ the series forms part of initiatives by the...

Senate

NASS to partner CSOs to strengthen execution of constituency projects – Senator Barau

Kauthar KhaleelNovember 8, 20232 min

The Deputy Senate President said through constituency projects, rural communities across the country have experienced rapid development. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin (APC, Kano) has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly to partner with Civil Society Organizations and other governmental organizations to strengthen the execution of Zonal Intervention Projects, otherwise known as constituency projects. Barau remarked this while declaring open, a dialogue tagged, Parliamentary Succession and Constituency Projects organized...

Senate

Senate demands penalty for customs officers mishandling firearms at borders

Sharon EboesomiNovember 8, 20232 min

The Senate also asked the Customs Service to reduce the number of checkpoints at border communities to aid the free flow of goods. The Senate has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to discipline its personnel who mishandle firearms at the borders of the country. It also urged the Service to decrease the number of checkpoints at borders, to facilitate the free movement of commodities, These are part of the recommendations of the ad-hoc committee,...

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President Tinubu signs N2.17trn supplementary budget into law

Sharon EboesomiNovember 8, 20232 min

The National Assembly passed the proposed N2.17trn 2023 supplementary appropriation budget last Thursday. President Bola Tinubu has signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary budget into law. The 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Act was signed on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in the presence of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio (APC, Akwa-Ibom North-West), and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass (APC, Kaduna). Also present at the signing were, Senate Leader, Opeyemi...

Senate

Israeli-Hamas War: Senate urges FG to join calls for ceasefire

Sharon EboesomiNovember 7, 20233 min

The call comes a day after the UN stressed the need for an urgent ceasefire and lamented the over 10,000 deaths which includes 4,000 children. The Senate has urged the Federal Government to collaborate with other countries and the United Nations to call for a ceasefire in the Isreali-Hamas war. It also urged the federal government to facilitate a two-state option as a long-term solution to the situation to save lives and prevent the destruction...

House of Representatives

Reps to revisit report of 9th House Special Committee on Security

Elizabeth AtimeNovember 7, 20233 min

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...

Senate

Senate to probe illegal employment in Federal civil service commission

Sharon EboesomiNovember 7, 20234 min

The motion sponsor warned that if urgent action is not taken, lopsided employment will weaken the cohesion of the Civil Service with its attendant damage to governance and service delivery. The Senate has directed its Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters, Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity and the Committee on Federal Character to carry out a holistic Investigation on the illegal employment by the Federal Civil Service Commission officers. The directive is contained...

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