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CSO task Akpabio to reposition the public complaints commission

Elizabeth AtimeNovember 15, 20233 min

The Public Complaints Commission is constitutionally mandated to address cases of injustice perpetrated by either government officials or authority, private organisation or between persons. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has been charged to reposition the Public Complaint Commission (PCC) to ensure service delivery. The National Coordinator of the Network for People’s Congress (NPC), Malam Ladan Mohammed, who made the call on Tuesday while speaking to journalists at the National Assembly, argued that the...

House of Representatives

Reps’ll work with Executive to set Nigeria on the right path – Abbas

Elizabeth AtimeNovember 14, 20234 min

The Speaker said the Legislative agenda is rooted in the fundamental belief that the primary role of lawmakers is to serve the best interests of their constituents. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has reiterated the House’s willingness to join hands with President Bola Tinubu to proffer long-lasting solutions to set Nigeria on the path of development. The Speaker stated this while unveiling the Legislative Agenda of the 10th House of Representatives with...

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Gas will play role in Nigeria’s energy transition – NEITI

Kauthar KhaleelNovember 14, 20234 min

Nigeria has the largest gas reserves in Africa and 9th largest in the world. The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), has expressed optimism that gas will play a major role in Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy sources. This is even as it stressed the need for technology, innovation, exploration, production, and commercialization of gas to enable the country to meet the net zero target set for the year 2060. The Executive Secretary of NEITI,...

House of Representatives

Reps charge states to domesticate law protecting PWD

Beloved JohnNovember 14, 20232 min

Rep Dawodu argued that the Ministry of Information and National Orientation failed in its task of promoting and educating the public about the inclusion of PWD. The House of Representatives has urged State Governments to domesticate the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. PWD (Prohibition) Law in their respective states. This is even as it directed the Ministry of Information and National Orientation and religious organisations to sensitise the public about the discrimination against persons with...

House of Representatives

Reps to probe Bsc/HND discrimination in NSCDC

Beloved JohnNovember 14, 20233 min

The motion sponsor informed that since 2012, NSCDC personnel who were recruited with HND certificates have been denied promotion. The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Public Service Matters and Interior to investigate the alleged discrimination of workers based on academic degrees in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The House also summoned the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, for questioning over his failure to comply with the abolition of the HND and...

House of Representatives Senate

NLC STRIKE: Lawmakers shut out of NASS complex

Elizabeth AtimeNovember 14, 202313 min

In solidarity with NLC, PASAN issued a directive to its members to remain at home even as it locked all entry points to the National Assembly complex. The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) had locked all entry gates into the National Assembly complex in solidarity with the main union body, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as it commenced a nationwide strike on Monday. Lawmakers, their aides, staff of the National Assembly, and journalists are...

Senate

Senate will consider diaspora voting this week – Senate Leader

Sharon EboesomiNovember 14, 20232 min

Bamidele said diaspora voting is about ensuring greater inclusion in the country’s electoral process. The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has informed that the Senate will this week, commence consideration of diaspora’s voting rights as part of its ongoing review of the 1999 constitution (as amended. Bamidele revealed this during a virtual diaspora dialogue organised by the Directorate of Diaspora and International Affairs, Office of the Senate Leader in collaboration with Engage Diaspora...

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LIFE SERVICE: diaspora voting, admission racketeering, BSc/HND dichotomy top on NASS’ agenda this week

Kauthar KhaleelNovember 14, 20234 min

As the Senate continues its interface with Ministers and Heads of Federal Government agencies on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) this week, OrdePaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast (LIFE) Service, by Kauthar Anumba Khaleel, gives a glimpse of other actions to be taken by both chambers of the National Assembly. IN THE SENATE The Senate Committees on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions will commence its investigation...

Nuggets & Learning

EXPLAINER: All you need to know about the student loan law

Efe IseghohimeNovember 11, 202315 min

The enactment of the student loan law is a unique initiative that provides students from low-income families access to higher education through interest-free loans and the financial flexibility it offers. Here are key provisions and consequential implications of the law On the 12th of June, 2023, the Access to Higher Education Bill, popularly known as the students loans scheme, was passed into law with the assent of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Act aims...

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Reps call for peaceful guber elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states

Kauthar KhaleelNovember 11, 20231 min

The lawmakers reiterated the commitment of the 10th House to strengthen and deepen the country’s electoral process and serve as a deterrent against electoral malpractices. The House of Representatives has called on the electorate in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States to come out en masse and participate in the November 11, 2023 Gubernatorial Elections. The call is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairmen of the House Committees on Electoral Matters and the...

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