Reps Moves to Mitigate Ecological Emergencies
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Thursday, passed through second reading a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, fire, air crashes, boat mishaps, among others. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Repeal […]
NELFUND Refutes ICPC’s Allegation of Fund Diversion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that it diverted funds meant for student loans. Speaking before the House of Representatives Committee on Students Loan, Scholarship, and Higher Education, the Managing Director of NELFUND, Adekunle Sawyer, firmly denied any […]
NILDS DG Urges Nigerians to Uphold National Interest Over Religious Divisiveness
By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has called on Nigerians to place national interest above religious sentiments, warning against the manipulation of faith to undermine national peace and unity. Professor Sulaiman made the appeal on Wednesday, May 7, during the […]
Kalu Advocates U.S. Support for Nigeria’s Gender, Electoral Reform Agendas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu on Wednesday advocated for partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call at a meeting with a delegation from the U. S Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, […]
Governors’ Wives Backs NDLEA, Says Drug-Free Nigeria Key to Renewed Hope
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum says tackling drug abuse is crucial to achieving President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This is as they note that backing NDLEA’s fight against illicit drugs is a key step toward national progress. Wives of state governors declared these as part of their resolutions in a communique read […]
Reps Target Rural Agriculture to Strengthen Food Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act. The amendment seeks to expand its mandate through the establishment of specialised training institutions across the federation to deepen national agricultural productivity capacity and ensure innovation is not confined to a […]
House to Prioritise Electoral Reforms, Security, and Citizens’ Welfare – Speaker Abbas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Tuesday reiterated assurance that it would accelerate action on legislation that affect the wellbeing of Nigerians. This is according to the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, who noted that issues on security, economic, educational, electoral, and health would be prioritised. The Speaker also said it is […]
Adopt Grassroots Drug Control Measures – FG, Stakeholders Tell States
By Oluwakemi Kindness State governments have been urged to adopt and implement community-based initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking at the grassroots level, in alignment with the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP). Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu gave the charge at a training workshop organized […]
Renewable Energy Crucial to Nigeria’s Policy Direction – Speaker Abbas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says Nigeria must embrace renewable energy as a key strategy for diversifying its economy. Speaker Abbas emphasizes that “the case for renewable energy is compelling,” adding that it carries significant implications for the nation’s policy priorities. The Speaker spoke in Lagos on Monday […]
Speaker Abbas Distributes 22 SUVs to Kaduna Traditional Rulers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Sunday, distributed a total of 22 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to both first class and second class traditional rulers in Kaduna State. The event, which took place at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, had in attendance, the Kaduna State Governor, […]