“Without effective and efficient monitoring, there cannot be an effective evaluation outcome. Hence, this reporting template ensures an effective monitoring system.” The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Rep. Obinna Aguocha (Abia, LP) has revealed that it has written to the over 50 Committees of the House to submit their quarterly performance reports from the inception of the 10th House to March 31. Aguocha made this known at a...
Akpabio in a passionate plea for humanitarian action in the Gaza-Israeli conflict said, “We can no longer allow a child to die tonight.” Godswill Akpabio, President of Nigeria’s Senate, called upon the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) to take decisive steps towards ending the longstanding conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Speaking at the ongoing 148th Session of the IPU Assembly in Geneva, Akpabio urged fellow delegates to prioritize humanity over ego and...
The inauguration of Nigerian lawmakers marks a significant milestone in the representation of the continental legislative body and Africa as a whole. Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC, Ekiti) has lauded the Speaker, Rep. Tajudeen Abass for the selection of worthy ambassadors of the House of Representatives as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). He also commended Rep. Philip Agbese (APC, Benue) and other Nigerian lawmakers, including Senator Saliu Mustapha (APC, Kwara Central); Prof. Lilian Obiageli Orogbu, and Rep....
Senator Yar’adua has pledged to enhance legislative measures to improve the welfare and well-being of the brave soldiers. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Nigerian Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua has commended the Nigerian Army and other Security Agencies for the successful rescue mission of kidnapped students of LEA School Kuriga in Chukun LGA of Kaduna State. Yar’adua made this known in a press release issued on Monday, he said “It is with profound gratitude and admiration...
The student loan policy has garnered significant traction recently with its indefinite postponement just 48 hours before its scheduled launch and a letter to the National Assembly from the President seeking a repeal and re-enactment of the Act.
The Senate announced that if the current leadership of the CBN fails to offer necessary explanations, it will invite the former governor of the Bank to explain the N30 trillion “Ways and Means” that the Buhari administration obtained while in office. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been instructed by the Senate’s Ad-hoc committee investigating the N30 trillion Ways and Means to retrieve a significant amount of N1.079 trillion that was loaned to farmers...
How impactful would it be for State Assemblies to hold plenary sessions in indigenous languages like Yoruba to enhance citizens’ comprehension? In a bold embrace of cultural heritage, Thursday’s plenary session at the Oyo State assembly was conducted entirely in the Yoruba language, adhering to the House’s policy. The session was presided over by the Speaker of the Oyo State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin who made this known via his Twitter (X) handle saying...
In this week’s GESI Tracker, for March 11th to 15th, 2024, the National Assembly highlights important Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) components, including the urgent need to address the challenges faced by out-of-school children and the Student Loans Scheme. GESI TRACKER: Student loan and need to support out-of-school children The need to support out-of-school children. In Nigeria, millions of children are out of school due to poverty, limited access, gender, conflict,...
Despite the recommendations of the Oronsaye report and the clamour for leaner and more efficient government parastatals, legislative contradictions continue to abound, with 1477 establishment bills sponsored before the National Assembly in the past five years.
Lawmakers are working on bills to allow every Nigerian child to access to higher education regardless of the economic circumstances of the individual involved. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC, Abia) has said that the decision by the parliament to amend the Access to Higher Education Act 2023 is to ultimately allow every Nigerian child to acquire a university education regardless of economic circumstances of the individual involved. A...
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