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Former House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara has sparked a heated debate by asserting that lawmakers’ monthly earnings are insufficient to sustain them for more than three days. This revelation came during the House’s inaugural legislative open week in Abuja, where Dogara challenged his colleagues to dispel misconceptions about their financial entitlements. Dogara, a prominent…
On Tuesday, the Nigerian House of Representatives mandated the immediate sale of two helicopters for $1.2 million and the subsequent arrest of the Director of Quality Control at the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), along with an alleged unlicensed auctioneer at the National Assembly. The arrest orders were based on accusations of providing false…
Fifty members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have urged President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The lawmakers, representing various regions and political parties, called for this action in a letter dated June 19, 2024, citing Section 174 of the Constitution and Section 107(1) of…
Abuja, June 9, 2024 — A significant number of Nigerians have expressed their support for a set of proposed bills by 35 members of the House of Representatives, which seek to introduce a single six-year term for the President and state governors. The bills also advocate for the rotation of the presidency among the country’s…
In a significant legislative development, the Nigerian House of Representatives approved a bill on Thursday to establish Orlu State, a new state in the Southeast region of the country. Sponsored by Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, who represents Imo State’s Ideato North South Federal Constituency, along with other supporting legislators, the bill successfully passed its first reading….
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the recently announced tariff hike. Additionally, the House demanded the suspension of additional requirements outlined in the Multi-Year Tariff Order review. To address concerns over the pricing regulation of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), the House…
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an appeal filed by former House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan, affirming his bribery conviction. Lawan, sentenced to seven years in prison by a Federal Capital Territory High Court, was found guilty of accepting a $500,000 bribe during the 2012 fuel subsidy fraud investigation….
In a significant turn of events, the House of Representatives convened a special session on Saturday, December 30, to deliberate on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed 2024 budget. The outcome? A substantial increase of approximately N1.2 trillion, propelling the initially proposed N27.5 trillion budget to a revised estimate of about N28.77 trillion. The pivotal report, crucial…
The House of Representatives has taken decisive steps towards the revival of the Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement (BCSA) between Nigeria and China. The lower chamber, during its plenary on Wednesday, unanimously agreed to collaborate with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to expedite the implementation of this significant currency swap deal. The resolution stemmed from…
In a momentous move during the House’s plenary session, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker, unveiled a significant bill aimed at formalizing Nigeria’s apprenticeship scheme. This legislative stride aims to establish a robust legal framework for the National Apprenticeship Scheme, incorporating technology and hands-on training to bridge the country’s prevailing skills gap. The envisioned…