As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, the nation stands at a crossroads between promises of equality and the harsh realities of exclusion. Independence brought with it dreams of a fair, just, and inclusive society. Yet, six and a half decades later, too many Nigerians (women, youth, and persons with disabilities) remain on the margins of governance, the economy, and social life. This Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker shines a light on the...
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to mount a coordinated diplomatic and domestic response to a proposed legislation in the United States Senate seeking to classify Nigeria as a CPC The House of Representatives has expressed serious concern over a bill recently introduced in the United States Senate seeking to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for alleged violations of religious freedom. This is as the House resolved to...
The representatives moved to investigate the Federal Scholarship Board over alleged mismanagement, and non-payment of stipends to students The House of Representatives has mandated a joint investigation into the alleged mismanagement, breach of agreements, and non-payment of stipends to Nigerian students on government-sponsored scholarships abroad from 2015 to date. This followed the adoption of a motion titled “Need to Investigate the Federal Scholarship Board’s Alleged Abuse of Process, Breach of Terms of Engagement, and Failure...
President Tinubu wants the National Assembly to approve a total of $2.347 billion in external capital to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit, refinance maturing Eurobonds, and issue debut sovereign Sukuk in the international capital market President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking its approval to raise a total of $2.347 billion in external borrowings to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit, refinance maturing Eurobonds, and issue Nigeria’s first-ever...
Constitutional amendment, electoral reforms, women’s representation top agenda in the House of Representatives after recess The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday outlined the urgent priorities of the 10th House as lawmakers resumed plenary after the 2025 annual recess, with a strong focus on constitutional amendment, electoral reforms, women’s representation, and national security. In his welcome address to members, Speaker Abbas said the House was entering a “pivotal midpoint” in...
The House of Representatives has sworn in three newly elected members from Edo, Jigawa, and Kaduna States to fill existing vacant seats The House of Representatives on Tuesday administered the oath of office to three newly elected members from Edo, Jigawa, and Kaduna States to fill existing vacancies in the green chamber. The new lawmakers Omosede Igbinedion for Ovia federal constituency, Edo state, Rabiu Mukhtar for Garki/Babura federal constituency, Jigawa state, and Fidelix Bagudu for...
Akpabio, Kalu, Dantalle push for justice, inclusion, women’s representation, and local government autonomy during the consultative engagement with political parties Leaders of Nigeria’s National Assembly and political parties have reaffirmed their commitment to far-reaching constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening democracy, deepening inclusion, and restoring public confidence in governance. This resolve was the highlight of a consultative engagement between the House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review and leaders of political parties, held on Monday in...
Vulnerabilities associated with cryptocurrency operations cannot be overlooked says Speaker Abbas as the House sets the stage to review economic, regulatory, and security implications of cryptocurrency adoption and POS operations in Nigeria The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to examine the economic, regulatory, and security implications of cryptocurrency adoption and Point-of-Sale (POS) operations in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration on Monday in Abuja, Speaker Tajudeen...
President Tinubu, in his independence anniversary speech, said that he has committed himself irrevocably to the unfinished nation-building business in the last 28 months of his administration President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s economic journey since independence, declaring that despite decades of challenges, the nation has recorded remarkable growth and resilience. In his Independence Day anniversary speech on Wednesday, the president acknowledged that while the lofty dreams of the country’s founding fathers may not yet...
This week, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, resumed office after serving a six-month suspension. What should have been a quiet return, however, erupted in controversy as her supporters and constituents, who had gathered at the National Assembly gate to welcome her back, were denied entry and tear-gassed by security operatives. Speaking after resumption, Senator Natasha (PDP, Kogi central) criticised the lack of formal communication from the senate leadership regarding the reopening of her office. “I have not...
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