Reps Probe Student Loan Irregularities in Nigeria

Reps Probe Student Loan Irregularities in Nigeria

By Oluuwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged unethical practices in the disbursement of Nigeria’s student loan scheme, following reports of irregularities and lack of transparency in the process. The probe by a Joint Committee of the House, focuses on the implementation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), established under the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024. With this the committee held […]

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FG Unveils Nutrition 774 Plan to Curb $56bn Malnutrition in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has officially launched the Nutrition 774 Initiative, a bold nationwide programme aimed at combating malnutrition and repositioning nutrition as a pillar of national development. The initiative, unveiled during the National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security held as part of theHouse of Representatives Open Week in Abuja, is designed as a grassroots intervention to improve nutrition outcomes in underserved communities across all 774 local […]

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House of Reps Marks Mid-Term Milestone with 237 Bills

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has unveiled the mid-term legislative scorecard of the 10th House, highlighting the passage of 237 bills. This he said is with a new constitutional amendment for reserved legislative seats for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), and a renewed commitment to democratic inclusivity. According to the Speaker, the House has introduced 2,263 bills since its inauguration, with 1,478 […]

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Akpabio Urges Public Awareness on House Rules

By Oluwakemi Kindness President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has called for enhanced public education on legislative procedures and urged lawmakers to deepen their understanding of chamber rules to prevent avoidable disruptions during plenary. Coming on the heels of what may not be unconnected with the senate rule book saga with suspended Senator Natasha Uduaghan, Senator Akpabio humorously recounted instances where newly elected legislators have disrupted proceedings by flouting basic […]

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Gbajabiamila Rallies Support for NILDS at Reps Open Week

By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker, House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for stronger institutional support for the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, describing both as vital to the continued growth and effectiveness of Nigeria’s legislature. He made the appeal on Tuesday while making his remarks at the 2025 open week, celebrating […]

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Lawmakers Push for Comprehensive Maritime Sector Reform in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Monday renewed calls for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector, urging improved funding, enhanced revenue collection systems, and full compliance with remittance policies. This call was made during the 2025 budget presentation by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Monday at the National Assembly. Chairman of the House Committee on Maritime Safety, Rep. Kadjiat Ibrahim, described the sector as […]

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National Assembly Clerk Opposes Proposed Infrastructure Development Agency Bill

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Clerk of the National Assembly, CAN, Kamorudeen Ogunlana, on Monday expressed strong reservations about a proposed bill seeking to create a new agency to manage legislative infrastructure. He warned that the bill to establish the National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Agency may be unnecessary and could contradict efforts to reduce the cost of governance. Speaking during a stakeholder’s engagement on the bill, Ogunlana who has served […]

July 7, 2025 11 2

Chairman House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Rep. Chike Okafor, speaking at a press conference announcing a national summit on food security in Nigeria.

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Reps Unveil Nutrition Summit to Tackle Food Crisis

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Thursday announced a National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security aimed at finding lasting solutions to malnutrition and widespread food insecurity. The summit, themed “Curbing Malnutrition and Food Insecurity Through Effective Synergies,” is being positioned as a major step toward coordinated national action on nutrition and sustainable food systems. Scheduled to hold in Abuja, the summit will run from July 8 to […]

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Rep. Chinwe Nnabuife during a press conference debunking ethnic and communal narratives about the Ogboji killings in Anambra.

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Ogboji Killings: Anambra Rep. Nnabuife Debunks Ethnic, Communal Narrative

By Oluwakemi Kindness The member representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Princess Chinwe Clara Nnabuife, has clarified that the tragic killings in Ogboji, Anambra State, which claimed the lives of at least 10 people, are not the result of ethnic or communal tensions. Speaking during a press briefing at the National Assembly on Thursday, Nnabuife described the incident as a violent fallout from a leadership crisis within the […]

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