Parliament: Your Vote Crucial in Shaping Nigeria’s Constitutional Future, Kalu Tells State Legislatures

Parliament: Your Vote Crucial in Shaping Nigeria’s Constitutional Future, Kalu Tells State Legislatures

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has emphasized the crucial role of State Legislatures in shaping Nigeria's constitutional future. He made the emphasis, in Friday, while delivering his opening speech at the Retreat for Speakers and Principal Officers of the State Houses of Assembly (South West Region) in Ekiti State, where he addressed the importance of proactive stances by State legislatures in […]

November 22, 2024 13 5

General

Legislative Synergy: Key to Development- Prof Sulaiman

By: Julian Adetinuyo The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has reaffirmed the institute's commitment to enhancing capacity-building collaborations with democratic institutions across all levels of governance to deepen Nigeria's democracy. Professor Sulaiman gave the assurance during the opening of a three-day training workshop organized by NILDS in partnership with Absolute Consultancy Services, for members of Jigawa State House of […]

November 22, 2024 6

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National Assembly

Reps: We’ll Reintroduce Rejected Bill on 6-years Single Term says Sponsors

By Oluwakemi Kindness The sponsors of the bill seeking to amend the 1999 constitution to provide for a single term of six years for the Offices of the President, State Governors and Local Government Areas Chairmen, says the bill will be re-introduced again on the floor of the House. According to the Leader of the opposition coalition, Ikenga Ugochinyere and 33 other members of the House who sponsored the bill, […]

November 22, 2024 13 4

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National Assembly

Reps urges States Govs on Adoption of Motherless Children

By Oluwakemi Kindness State Governors in the country have been urged to adopt at least five motherless children as part of efforts geared toward ending the menace of Out-of-School Children in the country. Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs, Kafilat Ogbara, made the call during the 4th day celebration of National Children Leadership Conference by Children of African Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV) founded by representative Bamidele Salam. She […]

November 21, 2024 14 7

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Economy

Senate Confirms Omolola Oloworaran as DG PenCom

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Ms Omolola Oloworaran as the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). The confirmation on Thursday followed the consideration and adoption of the Report of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service at plenary. It would be recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier requested the Senate to confirm the appointment. Omolola Oloworaran was appointed Director General, […]

November 21, 2024 23 5

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National Assembly

Food: 92 CSOs tasks Reps on Prohibition of GMO Products

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has been tasked on the need to urgently prohibit the use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria in the bid to protect the environment and the health of the citizen. A Coalition of over 90 African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a public hearing on GMO by the Joint House Committees on Agricultural […]

November 20, 2024 20 7

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NIQS 2024 AGM to Tackle Construction Cost Challenges

By: Julian Adetinuyo The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has announced its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), set to take place in Port Harcourt from November 26 to 29. Speaking at a press conference, the NIQS President, QS Kene Nzekwe, emphasized the critical importance of this year’s theme: "Strengthening Quantity Surveying Practices and Processes for Growth and Sustainability in a Turbulent Economy." The theme underscores the profession’s vital role […]

November 19, 2024 83 2

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Health

Nasarawa State Advances Public Health Legislation to Strengthen Health Security

By: Julian Adetinuyo Nasarawa State has commenced a four-day Stakeholders Review Meeting to refine the Public Health Security Bill and Nasarawa State Public Health Bill, aimed at bolstering the state’s health framework and aligning with international health standards to enhance emergency preparedness. The initiative, driven by the Nasarawa State Ministries of Justice and Health, is supported by Orixine Consulting and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL). Key participants include government officials, […]

November 18, 2024 42 2

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UPF Chair Yang Seeks Nigeria’s Partnership in Global Peacebuilding

By: Julian Adetinuyo The International Chairman of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Dr. Charles Yang, has urged Nigeria to play a pivotal role in advancing peace and fostering economic growth across Africa. Speaking at a reception in Abuja for Ambassadors for Peace, Dr. Yang emphasized Nigeria’s strategic potential in promoting dialogue and solidarity to address global conflicts, including the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula. Highlighting South Korea's transformation from […]

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