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Maritime: Speaker Abbas decries bottlenecks in Nigeria’s import, export chain

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 May 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura The Speaker, House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas has lamented the bottlenecks in the import and export chain in the maritime sector, calling for deliberate measures to address the menace He spoke while addressing a delegation of the Presidential Enabling Business

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Speaker condemns Pahalgam massacre, urges restraint, renewed dialogue

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas, has described as senseless, the brutal terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, India, which claimed 26 innocent lives and left many others injured. Speaker Abbas, while condemning the attack, extended his deepest sympathy to the Government and people of India. The atrocity, in […]

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Creative sector, second largest employer, to create 2.7 million more jobs– Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has said that the creative sector is Nigeria’s second largest employer of labour with the potential to create additional 2.7 million jobs by 2025. He spoke while declaring open public hearing on the bill for an Act to provide for Establishment of National Institute for Film […]

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We’ll prioritise electoral reforms, security, Nigerians’ welfare, Says Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 May 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas, has said the Green Chamber would accelerate action on legislation that affect the wellbeing of Nigerians, as members resume plenary on Tuesday. Addressing members of the House who returned from Sallah and Easter recess on Tuesday, the Speaker stated that Security, Economic, Educational, […]

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Deputy Speaker wants S’ East to consolidate votes ahead 2027 polls

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 May 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu wants the people of the southeast east of the country to consolidate their votes to enable them to demand better representation and dividends of democracy. Speaking at a meeting with Abia North Leaders of Thought led by Elder Agwu Igwe Uka at the Renewed Hope […]

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Workers’ Day: Labour, engine room of our economy deserves better — Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 May 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tanudeen Abbas has said the Nigeria Labour force is the Nation’s engine room of the economy so, dwarves better treatment. Abbas, while celebrating workers, also said their contributions to the growth and development of the country cannot be quantified. In his goodwill message to commemorate […]

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Speaker Mourns Pope Francis, Says Catholic Pontiff Championed Global Peace, Unity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 April 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis, at the age of 88, describing him as a towering spiritual leader and a tireless advocate for global peace, compassion, and human dignity. In a condolence message issued through his Special […]

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Tinubu on track in addressing IDP’s plight, says Reps Dep Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 April 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has told the United Nations, UN that president Bola Tinubu’s administration is on the right track in addressing the plight of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in Nigeria. Kalu highlighted the government’s concerted efforts to domesticate the Kampala Convention, a pivotal regional

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Nigeria can earn $2.5billion annually, from trades with Morocco – Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 March 2025 0

…as House, trade Minister, envoy meet, seek barriers removal By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed possibility of Nigeria increasing its earnings to about $2.5billion annually from bilateral trades with Morocco. He said the current trade percentage between Nigeria and Morocco is barely, increased to 1.88 per cent […]

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We’ll consider proposals from Nigerians in passing tax Bills – Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2025 0

…as Reps hold hearing on reforms, assure stakeholders of inclusion By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tanudeen Abbas has assured that the Green Chamber would consider proposals and recommendations received from stakeholders in the final report on the four tax reforms Bills. He noted that the House would ensure it scrutinised […]

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Speaker says PANDEF Leader, served Nigeria diligently until the end

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 February 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas said in Abuja on Tuesday, that Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, served Nigeria diligently until his passage on Monday. Chief Clark, from Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, and a former Federal Commissioner for Information, died at 97. […]

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IPU: Deputy Speaker Advocates for Effective Aid Coordination to Achieve SDGs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Kalu, has emphasized the importance of optimizing development cooperation to ensure aid effectiveness in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs. Speaking on the nation’s approach to development cooperation at the ongoing Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU, and the United Nations General

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Conduct needs assessment of North-West, Speaker tasks NWDC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 February 2025 0

…inaugurates House C’ttee to oversee new Commission By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has tasked the newly established North West Development Commission, NWDC, with conduct needs assessment of the geopolitical zone as the Commission takes off. Speaker Abbas also called on the NWDC to consider multiple funding sources to […]

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We’ve not taken position on proposed 30 new States – Deputy Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 February 2025 0

…says applicants have till March 5 to Perfect Requests, In Line with Constitutional Provisions By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has clarified that the parliament is not taking position, on the creation of new States in the country, emphasizing that it’s on no specific stance. He also […]

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Insecurity threatening  Nigeria’s food production- Speaker 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 January 2025 0

…says youths have abandoned farms  By Tom Okpe Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep Tanudeen Abbas has lamented the impact of insecurity on food production in Nigeria, saying the country has recorded a decline in the agricultural sector. Speaker Abbas, noted that other factors such as rural-urban migration, dependence on oil and climate change have also […]

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Insecurity: Nigerians expect more from military – Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas has urged the military, particularly the Nigerian Air Force, to intensify efforts to combat insurgency and terrorism. Speaker Abbas gave the charge while giving his remarks at the decoration ceremony of senior officers of air rank in the Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday […]

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Speaker, Deputy Senate President salute APC National Chairman Ganduje, at 75

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas and the Deputy Senate President, Jubrin Barau have congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 75th birthday. The Speaker, in a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, […]

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Speaker calls for non-kineric strategies to combat escalating insecurity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe To combat escalating insecurity in the country, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas has called for a shift, towards non-kinetic strategies in the fight that has become a menace to all. Abbas made this known in an event held at Abuja on Monday, which focused on the need for […]

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We must nurture, empower youth to be tomorrow’s leaders, says Abbas

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 December 2024 0

…as Reps hold second youth town hall, engage young Nigerians By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has said the Government must consider how its policies, programmes, and budgets affect the youths, being one of the major drivers of development. Speaker Abbas said the youth, as leaders of tomorrow, should […]

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Abia Airport: Deputy Speaker commends Tinubu, FG for Prioritizing S/East dev’t

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for prioritizing development of the South East region. Specifically, Kalu acknowledged the Federal Government’s efforts in initiating the construction of the Abia Airport, which is set to commence, next Tuesday.