Senate Receives Report On Its Summons Of The Agf
The Senate at its plenary on Tuesday, 12th July, 2016 has been briefed on the progress of its resolution which summoned Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice to appear and give evidence before its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on how his action in prosecuting […]
Senate Invites Sgf Over Comments On Zonal Intervention Projects
The Senate has invited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal to appear before its Committees on Appropriation, Finance and Ethics after a comment attributed to him in a National Newspaper that Zonal Intervention projects may not be implemented Raising the point of order at the Senate plenary on Tuesday, […]
Senate Calls On States And Local Governments To Pay Outstanding Salaries Of Teachers
States and Local governments have been urged to pay outstanding salary arrears to teachers after a motion titled “Non payment of Teachers Salaries across the Country” was moved by Sen. Dino Melaye (APC:Kogi) at Senate plenary on Tuesday, 12th July, 2016. According to the motion, despite the Federal government bailout funds to 23 States to […]
House Of Representatives Steps Down Unpaid Wages Prohibition Bill
The House of Representatives has stepped down a Bill that seeks to prohibit late payment, non-payment and underpayment of workers’ wages, pensions and other emoluments in Nigeria. According to the Bill sponsor, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC: Lagos), the Bill also prescribes penalties for the non-payment of salaries and other related matters. Leading the debate at the […]