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Reps re-commit bill on sexual harassment for concurrence

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 16, 20243 min

The house reintroduced the bill aimed at promoting and protecting ethical standards, as well as addressing sexual harassment in tertiary institutions The House of Representatives has recommitted the bill which seeks to promote ethical standards and curtail sexual harassment in higher institutions in the country. Four other proposed legislations that failed to pass in the proceeding assembly were also recommitted. The sexual harassment bill was introduced in 2016 by former deputy president of the senate,...

House of Representatives

Reps to Tinubu: Submit 2025 budget now or risk rejection

Leah TwakiOctober 16, 20243 min

The House of Representatives has called on President Tinubu to ensure timely submissions of 2025 Budget or risk rejection The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to present the 2025 budget without further delay, warning that failure to do so could result in its outright rejection. This resolution followed a motion raised by Rep. Clement Jimbo (APC, Akwa Ibom), highlighting the executive’s non-compliance with section 11(1)(b) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA)...

Senate

Akpabio denounces reports of impeachment plot

Sharon EboesomiOctober 16, 20242 min

Akpabio has denounced media reports of an impeachment plot against him at plenary today The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has denounced media reports of an impeachment plot against him earlier today. Akpabio who spoke on this issue while presiding over Wednesday’s plenary described the news as a mischief. He said: “We are here, sitting down and doing our work, oblivious of the mischief that is going on behind us. I think we should...

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More money for FERMA, super eagles, and a new LP rep | HOUSE GIST TODAY

Leah TwakiOctober 15, 20244 min

A budget increase for FERMA, the ill-treatment of the super eagles by Libyan federation are major highlights from House today Reps demand 20 percent of work ministry’s 2025 budget for FERMA The House of Representatives has urged the ministries of budget and economic planning, finance and budget office of the federation, to allocate 20 percent of the ministry of works’ budget for the 2025 budget to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to enable the...

Senate

Tax reforms, drug abuse indictment, and ill-treatment of super eagles | SENATE GIST TODAY

Sharon EboesomiOctober 15, 20245 min

The senate addressed very important issues in the country today including drug abuse, the ill-treatment of super eagles in Libya, amongst others. Senate condemns ill-treatment of super eagles in Libya. Following the inhumane treatment the Libya government subjected the super eagles to upon their arrival for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, the senate has called on the government of the country to as a matter of urgency, apologise to Nigeria. The senate also...

House of Representatives

Reps condemn inhumane treatment of super eagles in Libya

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 15, 20243 min

The lawmakers strongly condemned the inhumane treatment and frustration inflicted on the football players in Libya. The House of Representatives has strongly condemned the mistreatment of the super eagles and the Nigerian delegation by the Libyan Football Federation and the Libyan government. The lawmakers expressed their outrage over the ill-treatment and called on the Nigerian government to summon the Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria for questioning regarding the incident. This resolution came after a motion of...

House of Representatives

Consolidated fiscal bills scale second reading in Reps

Leah TwakiOctober 15, 20246 min

Fiscal bills aimed at addressing loopholes in the existing framework and empower the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) scales second reading In a bid to enhance Nigeria’s economic stability and strengthen the management of its financial resources, the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a set of consolidated bills seeking to repeal the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007 and re-enact a new Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2024. The proposed legislation, sponsored by the...

Senate

‘Most of us have contributed to drug abuse,’ senator tackles colleagues

Sharon EboesomiOctober 15, 20244 min

In spite of the many dissenting voices, the bill to tackle drug abuse in the country, scaled second reading. Sen. Sumaila Kawu (NNPP, Kano South) has queried his colleagues alleging that they may have contributed heavily and supported the promotion of drug abuse in their constituencies. This is as he called on those who claim to not be guilty of supporting drug abuse to swear before the chamber to prove their innocence. Kawu interrogated his...

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LIFE This Week: Stranded super eagles, fuel price hikes, and tax matters

Leah TwakiOctober 15, 20246 min

The stranding of the super eagles in Libya, incessant fuel hikes and tax bills are issues predicted on our Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) this week Nigerians have faced numerous challenges this past week, and as the National Assembly resumes for another legislative session, it is anticipated that the representatives will step up to address pressing issues affecting the nation. Among the matters expected to dominate the lawmakers’ attention this week are the ongoing fuel...

House of Representatives

Drama as PWDs indict NASS over non-compliance with the law

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 15, 20243 min

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) tackles the National Assembly over non-compliance with the law mandating accessibility to public buildings There was mild drama at the House of Representatives during a public hearing when Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) raised concerns over the National Assembly’s non-compliance with the Disability Act of 2018. The Act mandates public institutions to incorporate accessibility features, such as parking spaces and facilities, in their building designs. This concern was voiced on Monday during...

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