Akpabio Thanks Tinubu for Approving Akwa Ibom University Bill
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has thanked President Bola Tinubu, for giving his approval, for the Bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, in Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He also lauded Governor Umo Eno, for promptly releasing the Obio Akpa campus of […]
Borno Elders, Lawmaker Demand Rescue of Abducted Children
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Hawu/Askira-Uba Elders Forum and a federal lawmaker have called for urgent action to rescue children and other residents abducted in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. They said some of the victims have spent more than 100 days in captivity, leaving families in prolonged fear and uncertainty. Speaking at a […]
CSOs urge National Assembly to review education policies
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly to review Nigeria’s education and child welfare policies to ensure they reflect the country’s social realities, values and national interests. The coalition, led by the Centre for African Policy Research and Advisory, CAFPRA, made the call at a media engagement in […]
NILDS, NTA Partner on Legislative Reporting
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with NTA Parliament to deepen democratic governance in Nigeria. The Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, gave the assurance on Tuesday when the newly appointed General Manager of NTA Parliament, Lami Ali, led a five-member […]
National Assembly Hosts Over 14,000 Personnel Daily – CNA
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly hosts more than 14,000 personnel daily, excluding federal lawmakers and visitors, the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Kamoru Ogunlana says. Ogunlana made the disclosure on Tuesday while speaking at the final phase of the Capacity-Building Training for Legislative Aides in the 10th National Assembly. According to him, the […]
Reps Minority Caucus Backs G100 Unity Bid For 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has backed the G100 Coalition’s efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections with a single presidential candidate. Minority Leader, Fredrick Agbedi, on Tuesday announced the caucus’ support after a strategic meeting with a G100 delegation as part of consultations on […]
Abbas Calls for Local Processing of Raw Materials
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called on Nigeria to process its raw materials locally instead of exporting them in their unprocessed form. Abbas said this is crucial to stabilising the economy, creating jobs and increasing the value of Nigerian products. He spoke in Kaduna at the inauguration of […]
Reps Demand Action on Nine-Month Gas Seepage
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has demanded urgent action to end the gas seepage that has persisted for about nine months in Bille Community, Rivers State. The House Committee on South-South Development Commission also commenced an investigation into an oil spill affecting Odidi Federated Community in Delta State, which has reportedly continued for […]
EFCC Recovers N115bn in Outstanding NDDC Levies
By Anayo Akwitti The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N115 billion in outstanding statutory levies owed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies between 2021 and 2023. The commission disclosed this on Wednesday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which is investigating findings from the […]
Agbese: National Assembly Initiated State Police Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly began work on the proposed state police system before the Federal Government introduced its own bill, Deputy House spokesman Philip Agbese says. Agbese said lawmakers had been considering state police legislation for some time. He said the executive’s bill now provides an opportunity for both arms of government to […]