Issues Arising from the House of Representatives’ Consideration of the Police Bill, 2020
The House of Representatives considered the Report by its Committee on Police Affairs on the Police Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2020 on 19 May 2020. The Report had earlier been presented to the House by the Chairman of the House Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Bello Usman Kumo (Gombe: APC) on 12 May 2020. […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives Considers holding Public Hearing on the Control of Infectious Disease Bill, 2020
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila (APC: Lagos) has stated that a public hearing will hold on a Bill that seeks to repeal the Quarantine Act and enact a Control of Infectious Disease Bill, 2020 following criticisms that the House was fast tracking the passage of the Bill without stakeholder […]
Highlights from the Plenary Session of the Senate and House of Representatives on Resumption of Plenary on Tuesday, 28 April 2020
The Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday, 28 April 2020 resumed plenary from its 5-week recess following the COVID-19 outbreak. Both Chambers discussed extensively on the current situation and challenges of the outbreak across the country, including adopting legislative measures that seeks to address existing gaps in the procedures and implementation plans of […]
House of Representatives Passes Emergency Economic Stimulus Bill, 2020
The House Representatives at its plenary session of Tuesday, 24 March 2020, passed the Emergency Economic Stimulus Bill, 2020 which seeks to provide relief, protect jobs and alleviate the financial burdens on citizens’ in response to the outbreak of the COVID- 19 pandemic. Leading the debate on the Bill, the Speaker of the House of […]
Senate Passes for Second Reading Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill Enabling Public Debates
The Senate has passed for second reading, an Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (SB 176) which seeks to empower the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct public debates for all candidates vying for the Office of the President, Vice President, Governor, Deputy Governor. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of […]
House of Representatives Withdraws Bill seeking to Establish a CSO Regulatory Commission
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Tuesday, 17 March 2020 withdrew indefinitely the Bill seeking to establish a Civil Society Organization (CSO) Regulatory Commission charged with the responsibility of regulating the activities of CSOs operating in Nigeria. Leading the debate on the Bill, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen (APC: Kaduna) mentioned the highlight of […]
The Finance Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 11 March 2020 passed for second reading the Finance Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which seeks to amend certain tax provisions and other tax statutes in line with the Principal Act. Leading the debate on the Bill, the Leader of the Senate, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (APC: Kebbi) mentioned […]
A Bill Seeking to Establish a National Electoral Offences Commission Scales Second Reading in Senate
A Bill for Act to Establish a Nigerian Electoral Offences Commission charged with the responsibility of prohibiting and prosecuting electoral offences in Nigeria has passed second reading in the Senate. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of Wednesday, 4 March 2020, Sen. Abubakar Kyari (APC: Borno) explained that the Bill sought […]
Bill Seeking to Establish a Nigerian Army University in Biu, Borno State Scales Second Reading in Senate
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 3 March 2020 passed for second reading the Bill seeking to establish a Nigerian Army University in Biu, Borno State. Leading the debate on the Bill, its sponsor, Sen. Ali Ndume (APC: Borno) informed lawmakers that the University which was approved by the Federal Executive Council in […]
PLAC 2020 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. PLAC 2020 LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Internship Requirements: Qualification: (i) At least, a bachelor’s degree in any discipline (ii) Completed NYSC (iii) Good […]
Police Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill Scales Second Reading in the House
The Police Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. Presenting the Bill at the plenary session of Wednesday, 26th February 2020, the sponsor of the Bill Hon. Yusuf Gagdi (APC: Plateau) stated that the Bill seeks to provide a framework for the Nigeria Police Service; ensure cooperation and […]
The Bill Seeking to Establish the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil Scales Second Reading in the Senate
At the Senate plenary session of Wednesday, 19 February 2020 a Bill which seeks to establish the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State passed second reading. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Halliru Jika (APC: Bauchi) seeks to provide a legal framework for the academy and upgrade same to a university with degree awarding […]
The National Commission against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons Scales Second Reading in the Senate
At the Senate’s plenary session of Wednesday, 19 February 2020, a Bill seeking to establish a National Commission Against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons passed second reading. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Smart Adeyemi (APC: Kogi) seeks to coordinate and implement activities that focus on combatting problems associated with the […]
Bill Seeking to Repeal and Re-enact the Police Act, 2004, LFN, Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 13 February 2020 passed a Bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Police Act, 2004, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) for second reading. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Halliru Jika (APC: Bauchi) seeks to provide a framework for the Police Service; ensure cooperation […]
Bill Seeking to Repeal and Re-Enact the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007 Scales Second Reading in Senate
The Senate at its plenary session on Thursday, 6 February 2020 passed a Bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007 for second reading. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Aisha Ahmed Dahiru (APC: Adamawa) seeks to: Provide for the prudent management of national resources; Ensure economic stability; Promote transparency and […]
Senate Holds Briefing Session with IGP on Community Policing
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 5 February 2020 held a briefing session with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Adamu over the concept, modality and practical implementation of Community Policing Policy in Nigeria. Through a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the Senate, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (APC: Kebbi) the […]
House Calls for Investigation into the Administration of Donor Assisted Funds for Agricultural Projects
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, 4th February 2020 mandated the Committee on Agricultural Production and Services to investigate the administration and performance of all donor funding for agricultural projects with a view to unearthing the problems associated with its inabilities to achieve its set objectives. This was sequel to a motion Presented by Hon. […]
House Rejects Motion to Evacuate and Quarantine Nigerians Stranded in Wuhan
At plenary session of Tuesday, 4th February 2020 the House of Representatives rejected a motion calling for the evacuation and subsequent quarantine of Nigerians stranded in Wuhan, China following the outbreak of a Corona virus that has killed more than 400 persons and infected 20,000 persons worldwide. This came as Hon. Benjamin Kalu (APC:Abia), Chairman, […]
House of Representatives Demands for the Resignation of the Service Chiefs
The House of Representatives has demanded for the resignation of the Service Chiefs i.e Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff, failing which the President should remove them following a heated debate on the resurgence of insecurity in the country. This issue was considered during deliberations […]
Senate to Develop a Blueprint to Address Security Challenges in the Country
The Senate at its plenary session on Wednesday, 29 January 2020 constituted an Ad-hoc Committee charged with the responsibility of developing a draft blueprint to address the current security challenges in the country after a debate calling for an urgent review of Nigeria’s Security Architecture was unanimously adopted by lawmakers. Leading the debate on a […]