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Bills Board: Decentralising Nigeria’s resource ownership | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaApril 2, 20254 min

In a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s resource governance, a bill to decentralise resource ownership has gained traction in the House. RemTracker this wekk, examines this constitutional amendment proposal Decentralizing resource governance A set of bills centered on altering the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to decentralize the governance of natural resources and to transfer mines and minerals, including oil fields, oil mining, geological surveys and natural...

Senate

Natasha accuses Akpabio of plotting her assassination

Sharon EboesomiApril 2, 20254 min

“Akpabio told Yahaya Bello that he should make sure that killing me does not happen in Abuja…” Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central) has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of allegedly instructing former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to have her killed. She further claimed that the current governor, Usman Ododo, was complicit in the alleged plot against her. Despite a government-imposed ban on political rallies and processions in Kogi state, Akpoti-Uduaghan was received by...

House of Representatives

LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE: Are public officials arresting accountability?

Leah TwakiApril 2, 202515 min

Non-compliance with legislative summons and resolutions is a key factor responsible for declining public accountability by government ministries, deparments and agencies Rarely does a week pass by at the National Assembly without reports of government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) disregarding summons from Senate and House of Representatives committees. Legislative summons and the law To some observers of the national assembly, this trend of non-compliance suggests that lawmakers or committees lack the legal authority to...

House of Representatives Spotlight

Advancing women’s rights through constitutional reforms | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeApril 1, 20255 min

The quest for gender equality and social inclusion in Nigeria’s governance framework has taken another step forward with the introduction of several constitutional amendment bills aimed at promoting fair representation and women’s rights. Three bills, currently through to the second reading stage in the House of Representatives, collectively address long-standing legal gaps that have hindered gender parity in key political and social structures. This editio of GESI tracker examines the significance and potential impact of...

Citizens Speak

OPINION | Proposed prime minister bill is a needless distraction

Leah TwakiMarch 28, 20252 min

“The idea of a Prime Minister in Nigeria’s current system is, at best, an unnecessary distraction and, at worst, a costly addition to a government that is already bloated and inefficient” Nigeria is a country facing serious, pressing challenges—crippling inflation, widespread insecurity, a struggling economy, and a populace growing weary of governance that feels more disconnected from their needs by the day. Yet, rather than focusing on policies that could bring immediate relief, our lawmakers...

House of Representatives Parliamentary Resources

Japa trend, Dangote refinery…5 failed motions in 6 months of 10th Reps | MOTIONS & MOVEMENT

Sharon EboesomiMarch 28, 20259 min

In this inaugural edition of Motions & Movement, we spotlight five motions that failed in the first six months of the 10th House of Representatives. Interestingly, three of these motions were raised and axed the same day on June 15, 2023. The first six months of the 10th House of Representatives reflected an active chamber where out of all the motions considered between June and December 2023, only five were negatived, meaning they were debated...

House of Representatives

Local government electoral commission, treaty bills advance in Reps

Leah TwakiMarch 28, 20254 min

A bill to establish a National Local Government Electoral Commission and another that will mandate the president to within 180 days transmit treaty between the federation and any other country for enactment, passed second reading on Wednesday A bill seeking to alter the constitution and establish the national local government electoral commission, as an independent body responsible for organising, conducting, and supervising elections into the offices of chairmen, vice chairmen and councilors of all local...

House of Representatives Spotlight

Care and Respect: Safeguarding older persons in society | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeMarch 28, 20255 min

In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we consider a bill on the importance of safeguarding the rights of the older persons and ensuring their full inclusion in the benefits and opportunities of society. The Older Persons Rights Bill, 2025, sponsored by Rep. Tochukwu Okere (LP, Imo) and Rep. Olubodun Festus Olugbenga (Oyo) has been presented for its first reading in the House of Representatives. It seeks to safeguard the...

House of Representatives Senate

National assembly adjourns plenary, to reconvene April 29

Leah TwakiMarch 27, 20254 min

The National Assembly adjourned plenary for five weeks ahead of Eid Fitr and Easter celebrations The House of Representatives and Senate on Thursday adjourned plenary for five weeks for Eid Fitr and Easter celebrations. The House leader Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC Edo), who moved for the adjournment said the House will resume plenary session on April 29, 2025. However, he noted the members will continue their oversight function at the committee level while plenary sessions...

House of Representatives

Reps move to set new age, educational requirements for president, govs

Leah TwakiMarch 27, 20253 min

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others might not be able to contest elections again as a bill proposing a new age and education requirements for president, governors passed second reading The House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to amend the educational and age qualifications for the offices of president, vice president, governors, and deputy governors in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere (PDP Imo), successfully passed second reading on Thursday. According to...

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