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GESI TRACKER: leave for widows and widowers and the Statutory budget

NewsroomMarch 27, 20246 min

Widowed persons are often the forgotten faces of gender inequality, facing discrimination and marginalisation in many societies. For the plenary week of March 11th-15th, 2024, GESI Tracker delves into the widows’ and widowers’ bereavement leave bill and other gender issues. Leave for Widows and Widowers Widows and widowers in Nigeria often face significant challenges, including social stigmatisation, economic hardship, and lack of access to resources and support. Traditional practices and beliefs sometimes contribute to their...

House of Representatives

Reps panel set to evaluate performance of House Committees

Elizabeth AtimeMarch 26, 20243 min

“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...

Senate

Akpabio demands urgent action to end Gaza-Israeli Conflict

Leah TwakiMarch 25, 20243 min

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...

House of Representatives

Rep Rotimi congratulates Nigerian lawmakers inaugurated into Pan-African parliament

Oluremi AgbejuleMarch 25, 20242 min

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....

Senate

KIDNAPPING: Senator praises Nigerian Army over freedom of Kaduna school children

Leah TwakiMarch 25, 20243 min

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...

Spotlight

Everything about the Student loan repeal and re-enactment bill

Olabode AfurewajuMarch 23, 20245 min

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.

Senate

Senate urges CBN to retrieve N1.079 trillion anchor borrowers loan from commercial banks

Sharon EboesomiMarch 23, 20244 min

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...

State Assemblies

Oyo Assembly holds plenary in Yoruba language

Leah TwakiMarch 23, 20242 min

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...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

GESI TRACKER: Student loan and need to support out-of-school children

NewsroomMarch 22, 20245 min

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,...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

REVEALING: National Assembly establishment bills stifling Oronsaye Report

Korinjoh ReginaMarch 22, 20248 min

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.

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