Senate Holds Interactive Session With Inec Chairman
The Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, 18 October 2017 organized an interactive session with the INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at the National Assembly. The interactive session, which was open to members of the public, was aimed at discussing the implementation plans that INEC had commenced in preparation of the […]
Senate Passes The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Bill
The Senate has passed a Bill that will repeal the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) Act, 2004 and enact the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Act, 2017 Presenting the report at the plenary session of Thursday, 19 October 2017, Chairman of the Committee on Culture and Tourism, Sen. Matthew Urhoghide (APC: Edo) informed the Senate […]
House To Investigate The $701 Billion Assurance Facility Payment Approved By The Federal Executive Council
The House of Representatives will investigate a $701 Billion assurance facility payment that was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for an emergency and long-term power sector intervention. The facility payment, which will pay for gas supply and electricity generation, will cost the country a whopping $194 Billion in interest payment. Presenting the motion […]
House Calls For Increased Tobacco Taxation
The House at its plenary session on Thursday, 19 October 2017 has called on the Federal Government to promote citizens’ health and longevity by increasing taxation on tobacco products and adopting stringent measures that restrict its advertisement. It has also urged the Federal Government to promote smoke-free policies in public places to protect non-smokers from […]