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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...

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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...

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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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GIRL-CHILD DAY: History as house speaker cedes seat to teen

Leah TwakiOctober 14, 20246 min

Anani, the ‘shadow speaker’ on international day of the girl-child said, “for me, I envision a future where every girl regardless of where she comes from has an opportunity to flourish” In a groundbreaking gesture last Thursday, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen (APC Kaduna), made history by vacating his seat for 16-year-old gender advocate, Ms. Isabel Anani, to preside over a special session in honor of the International Day of...

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Sycophancy and a Bola Tinubu university in Abia

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 14, 20246 min

A bill aimed at establishing and naming a university after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the House of Representatives has been described as seeking personal interest and sycophancy. It is undeniably true that the primary responsibility of legislators is to make laws for the good governance of the people. A bill presented to the House of Representatives last week which seeks to establish a Nigerian languages and cultures university to be named after the current...

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Displaced persons, disability access, and girl-child spotlight | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 14, 20243 min

This week’s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights key issues such as resettlement of displaced Abuja residents, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and protection of the girl-child. Resettlement and integration of displaced Abuja inhabitants In the House of Representatives, Rep. Ishaya David Lalu (APC, Plateau) introduced a bill concerning the resettlement and integration of displaced original inhabitants of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This bill is on needs and rights of these marginalized...

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Missing corps member, ‘Ms speaker’ and arms for road marshals | HOUSE GIST TODAY

Leah TwakiOctober 11, 20245 min

16-year-old momentarily presided at plenary as reps demand investigation of a case of missing corps member while road safety officers may get to carry arms Reps honour the girl-child, as Abbas steps down for 16-yr-old ‘shadow speaker’ The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday, made an unprecedented gesture by vacating his seat in plenary to honor the girl-child. A 16-year-old gender advocate, Ms. Isabel Anani, took the speaker’s chair to...

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Cost of living crisis: Reps warn against unjust taxation

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 11, 20243 min

The House of Representatives has advised the federal government to refrain from unjust taxation that will further impoverish the masses struggling with the cost of living crisis The House of Representatives on Thursday called for the immediate suspension of new tax initiatives by the federal government that disproportionately affect the low-income population until a comprehensive review of their impact is conducted. Consequently, the lawmakers directed the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and other relevant agencies to...

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After 16 months in office, Rep. Alabi sponsors 11 bills in two days

Abdullahi A BalogunOctober 9, 20243 min

In the aftermath of of OrderPaper’s 10th National Assembly report cards, Rep. Akin Alabi sponsors 11 bills in two consecutive plenary sittings. After OrderPaper‘s performance appraisals of the 10th National Assembly revealed that he did not sponsor any bill in his first year in office, member representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency, Oyo state, Rep. Akin Alabi, has sponsored a total of eleven bills in the last two plenary sittings held Tuesday and Wednesday. These bills, which...

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Building collapse and delayed justice | HOUSE GIST TODAY

Leah TwakiOctober 9, 202414 min

Key topics discussed in the House today included the swift passage of some establishment bills, a call to address delays in justice delivery, and efforts to tackle the issue of building collapses in Nigeria Bills scale second reading without debate In what appears to have become the new norm in the House of Representatives, the speaker, Tajudeen Abbas again gave speedy passage to two establishment bills without debate at Wednesday’s plenary session. The two bills...

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