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Members of the National Assembly have extended an invitation to civil societies to enhance accountability, transparency and legislative openness. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are vital frameworks in legislative environments. Their presence serves as a catalyst for the expected changes in legislative systems across the globe.  Recognizing the critical role these societies play as catalysts for change, lawmakers have urged these organisations to engage more actively by asking questions, pursuing leads, and collaborating closely with them...

Fiscal irresponsibility now appears to be a regular occurrence in Nigeria with holders of public offices, especially members of the National Assembly (NASS) being indiscriminate in the allocation and usage of tax payers’ funds. This is  matter has become one of urgent national importance.  Over the last few months, there has been a series of accusations against holders of public offices as regards financial management and display of fiscal irresponsibility in their various offices. Instances...

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grave concerns on the ongoing probe of the NNPCL, stating that President Tinubu’s allies in the NASS will likely distort the investigation.  The presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the ongoing probe of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) by the national assembly, saying the exercise will be fraught with inconsistencies. He made this known in...

As Nigeria grapples with protests and widespread disenchantment with poor governance, indications of a subdued national assembly are very concerning  The #EndBadGovernance protests staged nationwide from August 1st to 10th 2024, exposed not only the frustrations of citizens with the current administration but also a concerning imbalance in the country’s system of checks and balances. The president’s policies are hurting citizens… The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which marked its first year in office...

The top bureaucrat reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly (NASS) to develop human capacity for staff The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Sani Tambuwal, has reaffirmed his commitment to human capacity development as a core priority area of focus in his efforts to develop, strengthen and reposition the National Assembly bureaucracy to carry out its statutory responsibilities. Tambuwal gave the keynote address at the formal opening of a four day capacity building programme...