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Bill of the Week: Resurrection of the ‘social media bill’

Joy EruraneOctober 28, 20233 min

Attempts to regulate free speech online were stoutly resisted in the previous assembly but an executive bill in the House of Representatives surreptitiously reintroduces the ‘social media bill’ You might be wondering “Social media regulation, again? I thought we were past that?” Well, Nigeria is revisiting the controversial topic of social media regulation, as the National Assembly has received the ‘National Broadcasting Commission (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023’ from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC),...

House of Representatives

CSO lauds Rep for probing N8trn unremitted revenue

Beloved JohnOctober 28, 20233 min

The organisation also called for the immediate reinstatement of the National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG) of NEITI. The Centre for Transparency Advocacy has commended the House of Representatives over its resolve to probe the N8 trillion unremitted revenue and fuel subsidy scam. It also urged the House to address the issues revealed by the report and ensure that perpetrators are penalised. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday, by the Executive Director of...

House of Representatives

Reps introduce 1,800 bills, receive 100 petitions since inauguration

Kauthar KhaleelOctober 27, 20233 min

The House spokesman dismissed the narrative that the speaker balkanized the ‘traditional Standing Committees’ for political patronage. The House of Representatives has since its inauguration in June 2023, passed over 1,800 bills for first reading and received over 100 petitions brought by Nigerians. This is even as it will consider the report of the Legislative agenda and Amended House Standing Orders next week. The Chairman of the House Committee on Chairman of the Rules and...

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SPOTLIGHT: The Reps committees that matter on MTEF

Beloved JohnOctober 27, 20236 min

The House will pass on the document to its relevant committees on MTEF to review and make recommendations that will form the foundations of the 2024 budget. The House of Representatives is set to receive the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2024 – 2026 fiscal year from the federal government. This is in accordance with the stipulations of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007, which mandates the federal government to submit the MTEF four...

House of Representatives

Reps fail to consider report on legislative agenda

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 27, 20232 min

The Legislative Agenda identifies and highlights the direction the House intends to take to achieve its goals over the next four years. The House of Representatives failed to consider the report on the Legislative Agenda despite listing it on the Order Paper for consideration. The report on the Agenda was listed for consideration alongside the report of the Ad-hoc Committee on the Review of Standing Orders of the House, however, they were not taken. Recall...

House of Representatives

Reps to investigate non-payment of judgment debts

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 27, 20232 min

The motion sponsor said if judgment debts are recovered the funds will help Nigeria address liquidity and revenue. The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Justice and Finance to investigate the Failure of Judgment Debtors and Debtors from regulatory audits to pay the federal government Judgment Sums, Audit Assessments, Tax and Pension Debts. The directive follows the adoption of a motion calling for an “Investigation into the Allegation of Failure of Judgement Debtors...

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Reps order probe of 182,355 missing firearms from police armory

Beloved JohnOctober 26, 20232 min

The motion sponsor feared that the the weapons used by terrorists, armed robbers, and thugs in the country may be some of the missing firearms. The House of Representatives has resolved to launch an investigation into the frequent loss of firearms and ammunition from the Nigeria Police Force armament. It also directed its committees on Police affairs, National Security, and Intelligence, to investigate the failure of the Police Force to comply with the Financial Regulations...

Senate

Supreme Court Verdict: Battle over, let’s collaborate for good governance – Barau

Sharon EboesomiOctober 26, 20231 min

The Deputy Senate President reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to make laws that will support the executive’s measures for the nation’s development and unity. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), has commended the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it a victory for democracy. He also advised the appellants to work with the President to address the issues facing the nation. Barau...

House of Representatives

Reps to probe N39b loan granted to Ziglaks for electricity meters

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 26, 20233 min

The motion sponsor noted that the goal of the Electricity Act 2023 may be undermined if the N39 billion contract awarded to Ziglaks Company for the supply of electricity meters is not probed. The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the N39 billion loan granted to Ziglaks by the defunct Ministry of Power, Works, and Housing to supply meters to distribution companies (DICOS) in Nigeria. This is even as it mandated the Committees of...

Senate

Senate confirms Musa Aliyu as chairman ICPC

Sharon EboesomiOctober 26, 20233 min

Senator Barau said there is a senate tradition that accords certain personalities the privilege of automatic confirmation without being screened. The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Musa Adamu Aliyu as Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). It also confirmed the appointment of Saka Bolaji Suleiman and Prof. Gaji F. Dantata as Members of the Federal Judicial Service Commission. These confirmations were made during Thursday’s plenary after the Senate...

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