Senate Commences Debate On The 2020 Appropriation Bill
The Senate has commenced debate on the general principles of the 2020 Appropriation Bill. The Bill among others seeks to authorize the sum of N10,330,416, 607, 347 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the National Budget. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of Wednesday, 9 October 2019, Sen. Abdullahi Yahaya (APC; […]
Senate To Amend The Production Sharing Contract Act, 2004
The Senate at its plenary session on Wednesday, 2 October 2019, resolved to amend the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) Act, 2004 in its effort to recover revenues accruable to the Federal Government and increase the revenue base available to fund subsequent budgets. Leading the debate on the motion titled “Urgent Need to Review and Recover […]
Senate Approves And Adopts Its Legislative Agenda
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 26 September 2019 approved and adopted its Legislative Agenda as efforts to strengthen parliamentary roles and practices. During the deliberation, lawmakers unanimously commended the effort of the Ad-hoc Committee for developing a Legislative Agenda, noting that the sectoral interventions highlighted in the Agenda will promote effective engagement […]
Senate Approves And Adopts Its Legislative Agenda
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 26 September 2019 approved and adopted its Legislative Agenda as efforts to strengthen parliamentary roles and practices. During the deliberation, lawmakers unanimously commended the effort of the Ad-hoc Committee for developing a Legislative Agenda, noting that the sectoral interventions highlighted in the Agenda will promote effective engagement […]
House Debates Lingering Boundary Dispute Between Communities In Aguleri, Anambra State And Odeke/Echohon Communities In Ibaji Local Government Area Of Kogi State
The House of Representatives at its plenary session on Thursday 26 September 2019 called on the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to expedite action on the boundary demarcation exercise between communities in Enugu-Otu, Mkpunando and Eziagulu-Otu communities in Aguleri, Anambra State and the Odeke/Echohon communities of Ibaji Local Government Area, Kogi State in a bid to […]
House Debates Lingering Boundary Dispute Between Communities In Aguleri, Anambra State And Odeke/Echohon Communities In Ibaji Local Government Area Of Kogi State
The House of Representatives at its plenary session on Thursday 26 September 2019 called on the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to expedite action on the boundary demarcation exercise between communities in Enugu-Otu, Mkpunando and Eziagulu-Otu communities in Aguleri, Anambra State and the Odeke/Echohon communities of Ibaji Local Government Area, Kogi State in a bid to […]
Senate Resolves To Monitor Aid Effectiveness By Development Agencies In Nigeria
The Senate has mandated its Committee on NGOs and Diaspora to liaise with the National Planning Commission (NPC) to monitor the development and implementation of a policy framework that improves aid effectiveness. This followed its passage of a resolution at its plenary session on Wednesday, 25th September 2019, agreeing to monitor the effectiveness of aid […]
Adhoc Committee On Legislative Agenda Of 9th Senate Presents Report
The Ad-hoc Committee on the Legislative Agenda of the 9th Senate has presented its report for consideration and adoption. Presenting the report of the Ad-hoc Committee at the plenary session of Wednesday, 25 September 2019, the Chairman, Sen. Adamu Aliero (APC: Kebbi) described the Legislative Agenda as a strategic framework that aims to strengthen the […]
Senate Resolves To Monitor Aid Effectiveness By Development Agencies In Nigeria
The Senate has mandated its Committee on NGOs and Diaspora to liaise with the National Planning Commission (NPC) to monitor the development and implementation of a policy framework that improves aid effectiveness. This followed its passage of a resolution at its plenary session on Wednesday, 25th September 2019, agreeing to monitor the effectiveness of aid […]
Adhoc Committee On Legislative Agenda Of 9th Senate Presents Report
The Ad-hoc Committee on the Legislative Agenda of the 9th Senate has presented its report for consideration and adoption. Presenting the report of the Ad-hoc Committee at the plenary session of Wednesday, 25 September 2019, the Chairman, Sen. Adamu Aliero (APC: Kebbi) described the Legislative Agenda as a strategic framework that aims to strengthen the […]
House Moves To Investigate NGOs And Revisit NGO Regulation Bill
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Tuesday 24th September 2019 resolved to investigate the operations of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and revisit the 8th Assembly Bill seeking to provide for their supervision and monitoring (Click here for Bill) as part of its security efforts following a closed door meeting with service chiefs on […]
President Buhari’s Ministers And Portfolio
SN MINISTER STATE PORTFOLIO 1 Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah Abia Mines and Steel Development, State 2 Muhammed Musa Bello Adamawa FCT 3 Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio Akwa Ibom Niger Delta 4 Chris Ngige Anambra Labour & Employment 5 Sharon Ikeazor Anambra Environment, State 6 Adamu Adamu Bauchi Education 7 Amb. Maryam Katagum Bauchi Industry, Trade and […]
Legislative Internship Opportunity
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week long legistlative 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 skills […]
Senate Confirms President Buhari’s 43 Ministerial Nominees
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 30 July 2019 confirmation of forty-three (43) persons nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari for appointment as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This came as it concluded its screening exercise that commenced on Wednesday, 24 July 2019. During the screening session which lasted for 5 days, […]
Senate Resumes Screening Of Ministerial Nominees
The Senate continued the screening of the Ministerial nominees at its plenary session of Thursday, 25 July 2019. During the session, the Senate screened fourteen ( 14) nominees for appointment as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria namely; Sen. Omotayo Alasoadura (Ondo); Mr. Mustapha Baba Shehuri (Borno); Mr. Abubakar D. Aliyu (Yobe); Major General […]
Chairmen And Deputies Of Standing And Special Committees In The 9th House Of Representatives
S/N Chairman Deputy Committee 1. Muktar Betara Igariwey Enwo Appropriations 2. Ahmed Idris Alhassan Doguwa Constitution Review 3. Ibrahim Isiaka Mahmud Abdullahi Ecological Fund 4 Abdullahi Garba Blessing Onuh Federal Capital Territory 5. Wale Raji Ayuba Badamasi House Services 6. Tunji –Ojo Olubunmi Thomas Ereyitomi Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) 7. Khadijah Bukar Moshood Akiolu […]
House Debates The Need To Declare The Imn An Illegal Group
The House of Representatives had a rowdy session on Tuesday 23rd July 2019 over an amendment to a motion of urgent public importance urging lawmakers to declare the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), an illegal group. Moving the motion, Hon. Shamsudeen Bello (APC: Kano) stated that the actions of the group during a protest on […]
Full List Of President Buhari’s Ministerial Nominees As Submitted To Senate On Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019
MINISTERIAL FULL LIST S/N NAMES STATE 1. Dr. Ikechukwu Oga Abia 2. Mr. Mohammed Musa Bello Adamawa 3. Sen. Godswill Akpabio AkwaIbom 4. Sen. Chris Ngige Anambra 5. Barr. Sharon O. Ikeazor Anambra 6. Mr. Adamu Adamu Bauchi 7. Ambassador Mariam Katago Bauchi 8. Mr. Timipre Sylva Bayelsa 9. Sen. George Akume Benue 10. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Submits Ministerial Nominees To Senate
President Muhammdu Buhari has submitted a list of 43 Ministerial nominees for Senate’s screening and confirmation. In his letter communicated by the President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan (APC: Yobe) at the plenary session of Tuesday, 23 July 2019, President Buhari stated that his submission as in line with Section 147(2) of the 1999 […]
House Approves The Appointment Of 15 Special Advisers For President Buhari
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Thursday, 18th July 2019 approved the (15) Special Advisers, nominated by President Buhari, to assist him in carrying out his functions. The move was made in line with section 151 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Which grants the President, power to appoint Special Advisers. Presenting […]