Reps Probe Student Loan Irregularities in Nigeria

Reps Probe Student Loan Irregularities in Nigeria

By Oluuwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged unethical practices in the disbursement of Nigeria’s student loan scheme, following reports of irregularities and lack of transparency in the process. The probe by a Joint Committee of the House, focuses on the implementation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), established under the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024. With this the committee held […]

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FG Unveils Nutrition 774 Plan to Curb $56bn Malnutrition in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has officially launched the Nutrition 774 Initiative, a bold nationwide programme aimed at combating malnutrition and repositioning nutrition as a pillar of national development. The initiative, unveiled during the National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security held as part of theHouse of Representatives Open Week in Abuja, is designed as a grassroots intervention to improve nutrition outcomes in underserved communities across all 774 local […]

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House of Reps Marks Mid-Term Milestone with 237 Bills

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has unveiled the mid-term legislative scorecard of the 10th House, highlighting the passage of 237 bills. This he said is with a new constitutional amendment for reserved legislative seats for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), and a renewed commitment to democratic inclusivity. According to the Speaker, the House has introduced 2,263 bills since its inauguration, with 1,478 […]

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Akpabio Urges Public Awareness on House Rules

By Oluwakemi Kindness President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has called for enhanced public education on legislative procedures and urged lawmakers to deepen their understanding of chamber rules to prevent avoidable disruptions during plenary. Coming on the heels of what may not be unconnected with the senate rule book saga with suspended Senator Natasha Uduaghan, Senator Akpabio humorously recounted instances where newly elected legislators have disrupted proceedings by flouting basic […]

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Gbajabiamila Rallies Support for NILDS at Reps Open Week

By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker, House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for stronger institutional support for the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, describing both as vital to the continued growth and effectiveness of Nigeria’s legislature. He made the appeal on Tuesday while making his remarks at the 2025 open week, celebrating […]

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Lawmakers Push for Comprehensive Maritime Sector Reform in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Monday renewed calls for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector, urging improved funding, enhanced revenue collection systems, and full compliance with remittance policies. This call was made during the 2025 budget presentation by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Monday at the National Assembly. Chairman of the House Committee on Maritime Safety, Rep. Kadjiat Ibrahim, described the sector as […]

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Chairman House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Rep. Chike Okafor, speaking at a press conference announcing a national summit on food security in Nigeria.

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Reps Unveil Nutrition Summit to Tackle Food Crisis

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Thursday announced a National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security aimed at finding lasting solutions to malnutrition and widespread food insecurity. The summit, themed “Curbing Malnutrition and Food Insecurity Through Effective Synergies,” is being positioned as a major step toward coordinated national action on nutrition and sustainable food systems. Scheduled to hold in Abuja, the summit will run from July 8 to […]

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Benjamin Kalu at Constitution Review press briefing in Abuja, July 2025

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Reps Unveil 86 Constitution Review Bills, Seek Public Input

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has released a summarized compendium of 86 constitution amendment bills currently under consideration. The move marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional reform efforts and aims to foster deeper public engagement in the process. Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the 10th House Benjamin Kalu, made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja, on Wednesday […]

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Reps Give Rivers Govt 48-Hour Deadline on ₦1.48tn Budget

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has given the Rivers State Government a 48-hour deadline to explain several controversial items in its 2025 ₦1.48 trillion budget. The House Ad-hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers State, chaired by House Leader Professor Julius Ihonvbere, raised concerns during a budget defence session in Abuja on Monday. Lawmakers queried allocations including: * ₦24 billion for CCTV installation at the State Government House * […]

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