Senate Introduces the Petroleum Industry Bill, 2020 for First Reading
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 30 September 2020, introduced for First Reading, the Petroleum Industry Bill, 2020 (SB 510). The Bill which was forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration and passage by the President, Muhammadu Buhari seeks to provide a legal, governance, regulatory and fiscal framework for the Nigerian Petroleum Industry […]
Constitution Alteration Bill Seeking to Penalise Persons Who Flout Legislative Summons Passes Second Reading
A bill seeking to alter section 89(1)(d) and 89(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 30 September 2020. In the lead debate by Hon. Abubakar Fulata (Jigawa:APC), he stated that the bill seeks to give effect to section 14(3) […]
House Resolves to Re-introduce Passed National Water Resources Bill
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, 29 September 2020 resolved to re-gazette and re-introduce the controversial National Water Resources Bill, 2020. This bill was passed in July 2020 before the National Assembly embarked on its extended recess. This resolution was reached following a matter of privilege raised by Hon. Bem Benjamin Mzondu (Benue:PDP) seeking clarification […]