Msugh Ityokura, Author at DAILY TIMES Nigeria

Magaji reaffirms commitment to stronger, equitable healthcare system

Msugh Ityokura 13 November 2025 0

The Chairman of the House Committee on Healthcare Services, Amos Gwamna Magaji has reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and ensuring that every citizen has access to quality, affordable, and equitable health services. Speaking at a public

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Reps push law to digitise governance, boost transparency

Msugh Ityokura 11 November 2025 0

Nigeria is set to move from analogue to digital governance as the National Assembly considers the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025. Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas said the bill will transform how the government delivers services, making governance smarter, more transparent, and citizen-focused. Speaking at a joint Senate and House

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Reps Demand Full Implementation of 2024, 2025 Capital Projects

Msugh Ityokura 6 November 2025 0

The House of Representatives has referred President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to establish a ₦1.15 trillion domestic borrowing programme to the Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management for further legislative action. The request, dated October 31, 2025, and titled: “Request for the Approval of the National Assembly for a Borrowing Programme to Fund the […]

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UK, Nigeria deepen trade ties with economic diversification dialogue

Msugh Ityokura 31 October 2025 0

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have taken another major step towards strengthening bilateral economic relations with the launch of the UK-Nigeria Economic Diversification Dialogue in Lagos, Thursday. The initiative, convened under the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) framework, builds on the momentum of the recently concluded Developing Countries Trading

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Reps Move to Probe Tax Deductions, Multiple Bank Charges on Nigerians’ Accounts

Msugh Ityokura 31 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the deduction of taxes and sundry charges from the earnings of civil and public servants, as well as multiple bank charges imposed on customers’ accounts across Nigeria. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas who inaugurated the committee on Thursday in Abuja said the initiative […]

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Service Chiefs vow tougher offensive against insecurity

Msugh Ityokura 31 October 2025 0

Nigeria’s newly appointed Service Chiefs have pledged to intensify operations against terrorism, banditry and other security threats while strengthening inter-agency cooperation and troop welfare. They made the commitment during their screening by the House Committees on Defence, Army, Navy and Air Force in Abuja on Wednesday. Chief of Defence Staff Lt-Gen Olufemi Oluyede

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JAMB officials walkout on Reps as C’ttee gives Registrar ultimatum

Msugh Ityokura 30 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has condemned the decision of officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to walk out of an oversight session at the National Assembly on Wednesday. The Committee, chaired by Hon. Oboku Oforji had invited JAMB to defend its 2023–2024 budget performance, internally […]

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Kalu seeks stronger partnership for judicial reforms

Msugh Ityokura 30 October 2025 0

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for closer collaboration between the National Assembly (NASS) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to advance ongoing judicial reforms. Kalu made the call when he received the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), and his delegation during a courtesy visit to his office […]

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State Creation Proponents to Defend Requests Before NASS — Kalu

Msugh Ityokura 30 October 2025 0

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that proponents of new states from the Southeast will soon appear before the National Assembly to defend their requests. Kalu disclosed this when leaders of the Aba State Movement from the Ukwa/Ngwa bloc of Abia State, led by the pioneer Attorney-General, Chief Theo […]

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Reps propose green tax on plastic producers

Msugh Ityokura 29 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Preparedness for Single-Use Plastics Ban has proposed a green tax on companies producing polypropylene — a key plastic material — to curb pollution and hold manufacturers accountable for environmental damage. Committee chairman Hon. Terseer Ugbor (APC–Benue) said the initiative is part of efforts to address Nigeria’s growing

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House of Reps moves to establish Fintech Regulatory Commission

Msugh Ityokura 29 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives has begun consideration of a bill to establish the Nigeria Fintech Regulatory Commission to oversee the country’s fast-growing financial technology industry. Sponsoring the bill, Hon. Fuad Kayode Laguda said the legislation aims to provide a comprehensive framework for regulating digital financial services, protecting consumers, and encouraging

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Speaker Abbas seeks stronger parliamentary ties with European Union

Msugh Ityokura 29 October 2025 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas has called for stronger diplomatic and parliamentary cooperation between Nigeria and the European Union (EU). Abbas, represented by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, made the call Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) at the National Assembly in Abuja. He

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State assemblies, others back bill to establish National Assembly Security Directorate

Msugh Ityokura 29 October 2025 0

Several state Houses of Assembly and key stakeholders have expressed support for the creation of a Legislative Security Directorate in the National Assembly, even as the Nigeria Police Force and some security agencies raised concerns about aspects of the proposal. The positions were presented Tuesday during a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives […]

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Reps, NiDCOM partner to strengthen diaspora governance, launch response app

Msugh Ityokura 28 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Monday pledged to deepen collaboration and improve diaspora governance through technology-driven engagement. At the maiden Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance held in Abuja, House Committee on Diaspora Chairman Hon. Tochukwu Chinedu Okere said the forum seeks to harmonize

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu Deputy Speaker

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Deputy Speaker Urges National Interest in Constitution Review Process

Msugh Ityokura 25 October 2025 0

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called for the ongoing constitution review process to be guided strictly by national interest rather than individual, regional or party considerations. Kalu said every article, clause and decision taken in the review must reflect what is best for Nigeria and its over 200 million […]

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Reps Give Accountant-General Seven Days to Explain Contract Breaches

Msugh Ityokura 25 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement has given the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) seven days to explain alleged contract violations between 2023 and 2025. At a public hearing in Abuja on Friday, the committee queried the slow payment of contractors and several contract irregularities. Chairman of the committee, Rep. […]

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Reps to probe $460m Abuja CCTV project as insecurity soars

Msugh Ityokura 23 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the non-functional $460 million Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, amid rising insecurity and loss of lives. The motion, sponsored by Rt. Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah (Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State), decried the worsening insecurity in the

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Reps probe $850 billion missing crude oil export proceeds

Msugh Ityokura 23 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the alleged failure to repatriate Nigeria’s crude oil export proceeds, estimated at over $850 billion between 1996 and 2014. Chairman of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Pre-Shipment Inspection of Exports and Non-Repatriation of Crude Oil Proceeds, Hon. Seyi Sowunmi, disclosed this at a press briefing on […]

The House of reps call for the sack of the Service Chiefs

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Reps move to amend constitution for timely budget presentation, fiscal accountability

Msugh Ityokura 22 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to restructure Nigeria’s budgeting framework through a constitutional amendment that would enforce fiscal discipline, transparency, and long-term national planning. The bill, sponsored by Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, was debated during Tuesday’s plenary and subsequently passed for second reading. Leading the debate, Kama

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Abbas urges South South Devt Commission to prioritise people’s welfare, transparency

Msugh Ityokura 18 October 2025 0

Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has charged the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to focus on delivering tangible development at the grassroots and addressing the socio-economic challenges confronting the region. Abbas made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the board and management of the Commission. He urged […]

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