A Bill to Repeal and Re-Enact the VAPP Act, 2015 Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The bill to repeal and re-enact the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) (VAPP) Act, 2015 (SB.926) scales second reading in the Senate. The bill seeks to eliminate and prohibit any form of violence against persons in private and public life, to provide maximum protection and effective mediation for victims, and proffer punishments for offenders. Leading the […]
Senate Passes for Third Reading the Bill to Amend the Terrorism (Prohibition) Act, 2013
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 27 April 2022, passed for Third Reading, the bill to amend the Terrorism (Prohibition) Act, 2013 (SB 662). Presenting the report of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the bill, Sen. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (APC: Ekiti) stated that the amendment seeks to […]
Senate Passes Bills to Establish the Nigerian Peace Corps and the National Unity Corps
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 12 April 2022, read for the Third Time and Passed the Bills to establish the Nigerian Peace Corp and the National Unity Corp (SBs 271 and 375). The Bills seek to empower, develop and provide employment for youths in order to facilitate peace, volunteerism, community services, neighborhood […]
The Bill to Establish the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service Passes Third Reading in the Senate
The Bill to establish the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) (SB 477) passes Third Reading in the Senate. The bill seeks to detect and prevent crimes and illegal activities within the forest. Presenting the report on the Bill at the plenary session of Tuesday, 12 April 2022, Sen. Kasshim Shettima (APC: Borno) stated […]
Senate Passes Bill to Repeal and Re-Enact the Copyright Act, 2004
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 6 April 2022, read for the Third Time and Passed the Bill to repeal the Copyright Act, 2004 and enact the Copyright Act, 2022 (SBs 688 and 769). The Bill seeks to provide a legal framework for the regulation, protection and administration of copyright in Nigeria. Presenting […]
The Bill to Establish the National Religious Harmony Commission Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Bill to establish the National Religious Harmony Commission (SB 504) scaled second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, 6 April 2022. The Bill seeks to prohibit all forms of religious victimization, harassment, violence and hate speech. Leading the debate on the Bill, the sponsor, Sen. Sadiq Suleiman Umar (APC: Kwara) informed lawmakers that the […]