Bill Seeking To Establish A National Commission To Prevent The Proliferation Of Small Arms And Light Weapons Passes Second Reading In House Of Representatives
A Bill seeking to Establish a National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons charged with the responsibility of regulating and prohibiting the proliferation of small arms, ammunitions and light weapons, sensitizing the public on its danger, combatting and discouraging their production among others has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives (HBs. 1295 […]
Private Detectives And Investigators Bill Scales Second Reading In The Senate
A Bill for an Act to provide for the licensing and regulation of private detectives and investigators has been read for the second time in the Senate. The Bill seeks to incorporate the private sector in the detection and investigation of crimes in Nigeria. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of […]
Explosive Act (Repeal And Re-Enactment) Bill Scales Second Reading In The Senate
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 30 May 2018, read for the second time a Bill for an Act to repeal the Explosives Act, 2004 and re-enact the Explosive Act, 2018. The Bill seeks to make comprehensive provisions for the use and control of explosives for public safety. Leading the debate, the sponsor […]
President Buhari Signs Constitutional Bill Seeking To Reduce Age Qualification Into Elective Offices Into Law
President Buhari on Thursday, 31st May 2018 signed a 4th Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to reduce the age qualification for aspirants running for the office of President, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly respectively. The amendments to sections 131, 65(b) and 106 of the Constitution respectively mean that the age qualification for President […]