Reps Urge FG to Increase Funding for Public Tertiary Institutions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to increase funding for public tertiary institutions to reduce their reliance on student fees and other charges. The lawmakers also called on the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission (NUC) to engage institutional managers on suspending fee increases and reviewing […]
Budget Motion Sparks Heated Exchange in House of Reps
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a motion on the poor implementation of the budget and delays in releasing funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Hon. Mascot Ikwechegh, who represents an Abia State constituency, sponsored the motion to address concerns about slow budget […]
Reps Hit Record with 2,747 Bills in Three Years
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it has introduced 2,747 bills and passed 363 since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, describing the achievement as the highest legislative output since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. The figures were unveiled on Monday during a media briefing at the […]
Kalu Showcases Nigeria’s Green Economy to Global Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged global investors to channel funds into Nigeria’s green economy, highlighting renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, clean transportation, and resilient infrastructure as major investment opportunities. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigeria Climate Investment Summit during London Climate Action Week, Kalu said Nigeria is […]
Reps Tell Minority Caucus to Act on Security Concerns
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on its Minority Caucus to complement public criticism of Nigeria’s security challenges with concrete legislative action, stressing that lawmakers have both the responsibility and constitutional tools to help address the nation’s security concerns. In a statement issued on Friday by House Spokesman Rep. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., […]
Reps Minority Caucus Seeks Suspension of New Tax Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to stop the implementation of the newly enacted tax laws, citing ongoing allegations of unlawful alterations to the versions passed by the National Assembly. The call follows comments by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy […]
House Says Binance Bribery Allegations Is Against Members Not Institution
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Saturday urged the public to rely on verified facts and not be misled by recycled claims aimed at discrediting it and public officials. The call follows it concern over bribery allegations made by a Binance official against some members of the 10th House who allegedly demanding a bribe […]