Tinubu Seeks House Approval for N269.45bn Promissory Notes
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a ₦269.45 billion promissory note programme to settle verified outstanding liabilities owed by the Federal Government. In a request transmitted to the legislature on Tuesday and read by the Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the President sought approval for the establishment and expansion of […]
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 […]
Senate Backs Akpabio’s Re-Election as President
By Anayo Akwitti Senators have declared that there is no vacancy in the office of the Senate President ahead of the inauguration of the 11th National Assembly, expressing support for the re-election of the incumbent, Godswill Akpabio. The declaration followed a motion moved by Senator Monguno and supported by Senator Cyril Fasuyi, who represents Ekiti […]
Senate Passes Bill for Federal Agriculture College in Borno
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has passed for third reading a bill seeking to establish a Federal College of Agriculture in Shani, Borno State. The passage followed the adoption of a report presented by the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions during plenary on Thursday. The bill, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno […]
Abbas Proposes 100-Day Plan to Fast-Track Pending Bills
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has proposed a 100-day legislative programme to accelerate work on pending bills and committee reports as the Tenth National Assembly enters its final phase. Abbas announced the proposal on Tuesday while addressing lawmakers at the resumption of plenary after the House’s 2026 annual […]
Senate Orders SEDC to Operate from South-East
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has directed the management of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to operate from the South-East, insisting that the commission must be physically present in the region it was established to serve. Chairman of the Senate Committee on SEDC, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, gave the directive on Monday during an oversight […]
State Police: Nwawuba, Bago Back Reform As Elumelu Warns
By Oluwakemi Kindness Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Henry Nwawuba, says Parliament must respond to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges through policy and legislative innovation. Nwawuba stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2nd Annual House of Representatives Press Corps Distinguished Parliamentary Lecture, where Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, backed State Police, […]
FCT Councils Face Fresh Audit Concerns Over Revenue, Assets
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has uncovered fresh concerns in the 2022 and part of the 2023 audit reports of six Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils. This include alleged understatement of internally generated revenue, unauthorised disposal of assets and failure to remit withholding tax. The committee also disclosed […]
Akpabio Calls for Inclusion, Trust to Strengthen Democracy
By Anayo Akwitti Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stressed the need for inclusion, trust and equal opportunity as foundations for a stronger democracy. Akpabio made the call on Tuesday while addressing the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania. The Senate President, who also chairs Nigeria’s National Assembly, said inclusion, trust and […]
INEC Begins Final 100-Day Push for 2027 Elections
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has moved into the final operational phase of preparations for the 2027 general election, with 100 days to the presidential and National Assembly polls. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, at a news conference and national stakeholders’ meeting marking […]