Speaker of the House of Representatives Condemns Killings in Shasha Market, Oyo State
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has condemned the killings and destruction of properties in Shasha market, Ibadan, Oyo State and the rising spate of inter-ethnic crisis across the country. In his remark at the plenary session of Tuesday, 16 February 2021, Hon. Gbajabiamila noted that the House of Representatives will […]
2021 Legislative Internship Opportunity
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week long internship programme with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practices and processes. Internship Requirements: Qualification: (i) At least, a bachelor’s degree in any discipline (ii) Completed NYSC (iii) Good writing and speaking […]
National Assembly Resumes Plenary
Hon. Femi Gbajamila informed lawmakers of the death of its Member, representing Aba North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ossy Prestige (APGA)
National Assembly Resumes Plenary
Sen. Ahmad Lawan
INEC’s Policy on Conducting Elections During COVID-19
Senate Passes Finance Bill, 2020
The Senate has read for the third time and passed, the Finance Bill, 2020 which seeks to amend the Capital Gains Tax Act; Companies Income Tax Act; Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act; Personal Income Tax Act, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Est) Act; Customs and Excise Duties, etc. (Consolidated) Act; Value Added Tax Act; Stamp […]
A Bill Seeking to Repeal the Police Service Commission Act Scales Second Reading in the House
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Tuesday, 15 December 2020, passed for second reading, the Bill seeking to repeal the Police Service Commission Act, 2001 and enact the Police Service Commission Act, 2020. Leading the debate on the Bill, Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (APC: Plateau) noted that the Bill provides for the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Transmits Finance Bill, 2020 to the National Assembly
The President, Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted the Finance Bill, 2020 to the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law. In his letter which was read in the Senate and House of Representatives at the plenary session of Tuesday, 1 December 2020, the President explained that the Finance Bill, 2020 seeks to support the implementation […]
Bill Seeking to Include the Nigerian Law School as Beneficiaries of TETFund Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Senate has passed for second reading the Bill seeking to amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Act, 2011(SB 428) to include the Nigerian Law School as one of the Academic Institutions to benefit from the interventions of the Fund. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of Wednesday, 25 November […]
Bill Seeking to Establish the Commission Against Proliferation of SALWs Passes Second Reading in the Senate
The Senate on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 passed for the second reading, the Bill seeking to the establish the Nigeria National Commission Against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) (SB 513) and referred it to the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence for further legislative scrutiny The Bill is aimed at […]
Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill Scales Second Reading in the House
The House of Representatives has passed for the second reading the Bill that seeks to repeal the Electoral Act, 2010 and enact the Independent National Electoral Commission Act, 2020 (HB 981). The Bill is aimed at regulating the conduct of the Federal, State and Area Council Elections. Leading the debate at the plenary session of […]
Constitution Amendments Dealing with Elections
House Debates N13.08 Trillion 2021 Appropriation Bill
The House of Representatives during its plenary session of Tuesday 13 October 2020 presented the N13.08 trillion 2021 Appropriation Bill for second reading. The Appropriation Bill was extensively debated across two days- Tuesday, 13 October 2020 and Wednesday, 14 October 2020. In leading the debate, the Majority Leader, Hon. Ado Doguwa (Kano:APC) stated that the […]
President Transmits the Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Bill to the Senate
The President, Muhammadu Buhari through a letter dated 6 October 2020, transmitted the Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Bill, 2020 to the Senate for consideration and passage. In the letter read by the President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan at the plenary session of Tuesday, 13 October 2020, President Buhari stated that the […]
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 […]
PLAC Commends President Buhari’s Assent to Police Bill, 2020
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) commends President Muhammadu Buhari for Assenting to the Police Bill, 2020. Assent to the Police Bill signifies a huge commitment to the reform of Nigeria’s policing system that was long overdue. The new Act seeks to provide for a more efficient and effective police service that is based on […]
Trajectory of The National Water Resources Bill, 2020 Passed by the House of Representatives
The House of Representatives, in July 2020, passed the National Water Resources Bill, 2020, which seeks to provide equitable and sustainable development of water resources as well as regulating its use, management and conservation. This bill is however being criticized for seeking to bring all water resources (surface and underground) and the banks of water […]
Senate Set to Commence Review of Constitution Alteration Bills
The Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) has commenced the process of reviewing the 1999 Constitution(as amended) Alteration Bills and amending certain provisions of the law. The Ad-hoc Committee which is chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC: Delta) constitutes 58 lawmakers representing the thirty-six […]
House Summons Heads of MDAs over Chinese Loans and Bilateral Agreements
The House of Representatives Committee on Treaties and Protocols has summoned the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; and the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed over existing Bilateral Loan Agreements between Nigeria and the Chinese Government. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai […]