The Niger State Caucus in the National Assembly has condemned the abduction of students of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Agwara Local Government Area, describing it as a tragic reminder of the worsening insecurity in the state. The lawmakers expressed “deep concern and profound sorrow” over the attack, noting that it has traumatized families and […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) have moved to deepen institutional collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s identity systems and improving standards across the hospitality and tourism sectors. NIHOTOUR Director General, Aare Bisoye Fagade, led a delegation to the NIMC headquarters in Abuja on Friday, where he […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately pay outstanding insurance benefits for Corps members injured or killed during the 2023 general elections. The committee issued the directive after the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) revealed that insurance claims due to affected Corps members under […]
A coalition of 2027 governorship aspirants from the Kunav extraction of Vandeikya Local Government Area has faulted Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recent claim that there is “no religious genocide in Benue State,” describing the remark as dangerous and inconsistent with years of documented violence. Alia had at a forum on the protection of the rights of […]
The House of Representatives has moved to address the weeks-long protests by retired police officers at the National Assembly over unresolved pension issues. The matter came to the floor on Tuesday through a motion raised by Hon. Okedjoi Alisi, prompting the leadership to invite the chairmen of the House Committees on Police Affairs and Police […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of older Nigerians. He spoke Wednesday at a public hearing on the Older Persons Rights and Privileges Bill organised by the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in Abuja Abbas, represented at […]
The House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has threatened to issue a bench warrant against the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ayo Sontinrin, and the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban. The Committee Chairman, Hon. Chike Okafor, issued the warning Tuesday during the resumed […]
The House of Representatives on Tuesday raised concern over renewed killings and kidnappings in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Kabiru Ahmadu Mai Palace. He said bandits had imposed a N100 million “tax” on several poor farming communities already struggling to survive. The […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has said the National Assembly remains committed to driving economic reforms that will transform Nigeria’s economy. He spoke Tuesday at the opening of the “Made in Naija” Trade Exhibition and Logo Unveiling in Abuja. Abbas said the legislature has passed and amended key laws to ease […]
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 hearing organised by the Committee in Abuja on Wednesday, Magaji described the session as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Scheme (DCTS) Roadshow held in […]
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 […]
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 said the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 innovation. “The fintech sector has […]