The House Committee on Basic Examination Bodies has vowed to get to the root cause of WAEC exams conducted at midnight The House of Representatives has vowed to unravel the circumstances surrounding the midnight conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in parts of the country. Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Examination Bodies, Rep. . Oboku Oforji (PDP Bayelsa), made the commitment during an interactive session with officials of the West...
With the naira struggling against the dollar, oil production failing to meet targets, and inflation eroding household incomes, the national assembly faces increasing scrutiny over how effectively it can monitor budget performance, enforce compliance from MDAs, and ensure value for money in public spending. As Nigeria enters the second quarter of 2025, the country’s turbulent fiscal journey is perceived to be stuck in a  phase, marked by ambitious spending targets, volatile economic indicators, and mounting...
The House Committee on Constitution Review has rolled out timeline to meet with Governors, State Assembly Speakers, Editors, CSOs and others as National, Zonal public hearings commence in July The Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives is set to meet with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on July 23, 2025, to present bills currently under consideration and seek their support for passage. The committee will also meet with the speakers of the 36...
WAEC has been given 24-hours ultimatum to appear before the committee over observed irregularities in the ongoing exams The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to appear before it on Friday, May 30, 2025 over widespread concerns regarding the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for secondary schools began on...
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his second year in office on May 29, 2025, key leaders of the national assembly – Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, have applauded the president’s leadership, describing his administration as transformative and boldly reformist. In a congratulatory message to commemorate the milestone, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio praised President Tinubu’s commitment to national development and his efforts to restore...
Read the full text of President Bola Tinubu’s second-year anniversary speech, where he outlines his administration’s achievements, challenges, and vision for Nigeria’s future amid ongoing economic and security reforms. Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage...
The National Assembly has passed the harmonised versions of the four tax reform bills and now awaits presidential assent. The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the harmonised versions of four tax reform bills, clearing the path for presidential assent. Originally submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in October 2024, the bills are part of a broader fiscal policy overhaul aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s revenue framework. With both chambers—the Senate and House of Representatives—now in agreement,...
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged unethical practices in the student loans disbursements The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged cases of diversion, non-disclosure, and mismanagement of student loans disbursements, as well as widespread non-compliance with the provisions of the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024. The investigation will be jointly conducted by the House Committees on Student Loans, Scholarships and Higher Education Financing; Banking and Other Ancillary...
The National Assembly adjourns plenary till June 17, 2025 to reconvene for a joint session on June 12 The House of Representatives and the Senate have adjourned plenary sitting until Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in observance of the upcoming Sallah festivities and Democracy Day. Speaker of the House, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, announced the adjournment during Wednesday’s plenary, noting that the House, in collaboration with the Senate, will embark on a working vacation beginning immediately after...
The approval marks the completion of the legislative process for the statutory budget, which governs the finances of the FCT in line with constitutional provisions. The national assembly has passed the 2025 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Statutory appropriation bill, approving a total expenditure of approximately ₦1.81 trillion for the FCT in the 2025 fiscal year, an increase of ₦30 billion from the ₦1.78 trillion initially proposed by President Bola Tinubu. This passage followed the third...
