Senate Moves to Review Revenue Allocation Formula in Favour of FG
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has begun the process of amending provisions of the 1999 Constitution to increase the federal government’s share of the national revenue allocation. Although the federal government currently receives 52.68% of the revenue pool—compared to 26.72% for the 36 states and 20.60% for the 774 local government councils—the Senate, through a […]
House Minority Caucus Confirms Illegal Alterations in Nigeria’s Tax Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has confirmed that discrepancies exist between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions later gazetted by the Federal Government. The confirmation comes after Abdulsamad Dasuki raised alarms over the circulation of unauthorized versions of the laws. In response, the Minority Caucus, led […]
National Assembly Advances 2025 Electoral Act Reforms to Boost Transparency,Digital Voting
By: Julian Osamoto National Assembly has stepped up efforts to amend the 2022 Electoral Act, with lawmakers debating reforms aimed at improving election credibility, digital transparency and public trust ahead of future polls. At a one-day retreat in Abuja, the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters began harmonising proposed changes before a final version is forwarded […]
TINUBU TO SIGN DIGITAL ECONOMY, E – GOVERNANCE BILL INTO LAW THIS WEEK
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria is set to become a frontliner in regulatory law on Digital Economy and E – Governance in Africa with possibility of signing into law this week by President Bola Tinubu , a bill jointly drafted and processed for that purpose by both the Senate and the House of Representatives . Indications […]
NASS Members to Champion ECS Compliance Across States, LGs
By:Chinedu Echianu Senators and members of the House of Representatives have resolved to engage state governors and local government chairmen to ensure full participation in the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), in a bid to expand coverage across all tiers of government. This was part of far-reaching resolutions adopted at the end of a two-day strategic […]
Nigeria’s House Committee Launches Nationwide Sports Kits Distribution
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a nationwide distribution of sports equipment in a bid to revive grassroots sports and boost youth development. The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday at the National Assembly in Abuja, will see sporting kits distributed across all 360 federal constituencies. The programme is spearheaded by the House Committee […]
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti Faces Senate Resistance Over Resumption Bid
By Aremu Toyeebaht Tensions have resurfaced between the Nigerian Senate and suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the upper legislative chamber maintains that there is no legal basis compelling her early return to plenary. The Senate, in a statement released on Sunday, July 20, through its spokesperson Senator Yemi Adaramodu, affirmed that no valid […]
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 […]
Hold National Assembly Responsible for Nigeria’s Economic Stagnation, Weak Currency – Ita Enang
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s faltering economy, weak currency and other stagnating economic indices have been attributed to the poor and ineffective oversight function of the current and previous National Assembly. This was the opinion of a former lawmaker in the upper legislative chamber, Senator Ita Enang at a Roundtable on Best Practices and Strategies for […]
Rivers Lawmakers Slam Senator Dickson Over Emergency Rule Remarks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Rivers State National Assembly Caucus has urged Bayelsa West Senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, to desist from interfering in the internal affairs of Rivers State. This follows the senator’s recent comments criticising the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Minority Leader […]