Nass Backs NILDS Training, Rejects Meritless Promotion
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has opposed staff promotions influenced by external considerations rather than merit, insisting that personnel training should be handled by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS). The position was made known by the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Kamoru Ogunlana, during a three-day retreat for top […]
Nigeria@66 : Tinubu Urges Citizens to Keep Hope Alive
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country, saying Nigeria is on the right path towards recovery, peace and sustainable development. The President delivered the message through the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, who represented him at a special prayer session marking Nigeria’s 66th […]
Speaker Abbas Demands Transparent Probe Into Miners’ Deaths
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has demanded transparency and accountability in investigations into the deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State. Abbas described the deaths as “painful, unfortunate, and avoidable” and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a statement […]
NASS Urges FG to Review Monetisation Policy
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has appealed to the Federal Government to review its monetisation policy, particularly the non-provision of official accommodation for civil and public service officers. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, made the call in Abuja on Thursday while delivering his closing remarks at the end of a one-month […]
Tobacco Tax: Stakeholders Demand Stronger Enforcement
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for stronger enforcement of Nigeria’s tobacco tax regime, warning that weak monitoring, tax evasion and poor revenue administration could undermine efforts to reduce tobacco consumption and raise funds for public services. They made the call at the second National Tobacco Tax Summit organised by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy […]
NASS Shifts Resumption to September 29 Over Rehabilitation Work
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has extended its legislative recess by two weeks, moving the resumption of plenary by the Senate and House of Representatives from September 15 to September 29, 2026. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the new date following directives from the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, […]
NILDS Strengthens Procurement Planning for Greater Accountability
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has strengthened its procurement planning and accountability framework with the inauguration of an 11-member Procurement Planning Committee. The committee will help the institute identify and prioritise procurement needs, align them with approved programmes and budgets, and promote compliance with public procurement laws. The […]
PFIPC: State House Disowns Documents, FRSC Admits 7 Plates
By Oluwakemi Kindness The State House has denied any involvement in the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying it neither created nor recognised the council. The disclosure was made on Thursday before the House of Representatives committee investigating the activities of the council. The State House Director of Administration, Abdulkadri Idris, said his […]
AGF Reveals Forged State House Letter Backed Fake Agency
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has revealed that a forged State House letter was used to secure official government recognition for the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Appearing before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the agency on Monday, Ogunjimi said the Office of the […]
Reps order police to produce PFIPC DG over fraud claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeyemi Adeniyi, before its investigative committee on Wednesday over allegations surrounding the organisation’s operations. The directive was issued on Monday during the committee’s resumed hearing at the […]