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 […]
Senate Prioritizes Passage of the Petroleum and Electoral Reform Bills at Resumption of Plenary
The Senate promised to prioritize the passage of the Petroleum and Electoral reform Bills at its resumption from recess on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Giving the welcome remarks at its convening of plenary on Tuesday 28 January 2020 after a five-week break, Sen. Ahmad Lawan (APC: Yobe), President of the Senate noted that the passage […]
Senate Passes the Public Procurement Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 4 December 2019 passed the Public Procurement Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019(SBs 106,109, and 158) which seeks to review the mobilization fee for contractors, create an e-procurement model and provide a time frame for procurement processes. Presenting the report on the Bill, Sen. Shuaibu Isa Lau (APC: Taraba), […]
Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Scales Second Reading
The Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB.02) passed second reading in the Senate. The Bill seeks to delete the limitation period for the prosecution of defilement; increase penalty for offences of kidnapping; and to remove gender restrictions for rape offences. Presenting the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of Tuesday, 26 November […]
A Gender And Equal Opportunity Bill Has Been Presented In Senate.
Protection From Internet Falsehood And Manipulation Bill Scales Second Reading In The Senate
The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill, 2019 (SB 132), has scaled second reading in the Senate. The Bill which has generated strong reactions from the public, proposes a framework regulating the use of the internet and its intermediaries for the transmission of information in Nigeria. Leading the debate on the Bill at the […]
Senate Passes Finance Bill, 2019
TheSenate at its plenary session of Thursday, 21 November 2019 passed the Finance Bill, 2019. The said Bill seeks to amend seven (7) existing tax and fiscal policy laws (Companies Income Tax Act, 2004; Value Added Tax Act, 2007; Customs and Excise Tariff (Consolidation) Act, 2004; Personal Income Tax Act, 2007; Capital Gains Tax Act, […]
Protection From Internet Falsehood And Manipulation Bill Scales Second Reading In The Senate
The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill, 2019 (SB 132), has scaled second reading in the Senate. The Bill which has generated strong reactions from the public, proposes a framework regulating the use of the internet and its intermediaries for the transmission of information in Nigeria. Leading the debate on the Bill at the […]
House To Investigate NDDC For Failing To Submit 2019 Budget Estimates To National Assembly
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Tuesday 19th November, 2019 resolved to invite the Honourable Minister of Niger-Delta and the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board to explain why the Commission has been spending monies that were not appropriated and approved by the National Assembly in violation of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) […]
House To Vire The Sum Of N100, 000,000 From The National Assembly Service Commission’s Personnel Vote To Capital And Overhead Cost
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of 14th November 2019 resolved to vire the sum of one hundred million naira (N100,000,000) allocated for personnel cost in the 2019 Budget for the National Assembly Service Commission to cover its overhead and capital cost instead. Lawmakers were of the view that this would enable the […]
Senate Approves The Sum Of N10.069 Billion As Refund To Kogi State For Projects Executed On Behalf Of The Federal Government
The Senate has approved the payment of Ten Billion, Sixty-Nine Million Naira (N10,069,000,000) as refund to Kogi State for projects executed on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Promissory Note Programme and Bond Issuance to settle inherited Local Debts and Contractual Obligations of the Federal Government. Presenting the report of the […]
House To Investigate The Non-Repayment Of $7 Billion From 14 Global Asset Managers And Nigerian Banks By Central Bank Of Nigeria Since 2006
The House of Representatives at its plenary session on Thursday 7th November 2019 mandated its Committee on Banking and Currency to investigate details surrounding a $7 billion fund that was disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to some Global Asset Managers and Nigerian Banks since 2006. As part of its terms of reference, […]
Sexual Harassment In Tertiary Institutions Bill Scales Second Reading In The Senate
The Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Educational Institution Bill, 2019 (SB 77) passed for second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, 6 November 2019. The Bill, which is sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC:Delta) seeks to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment in Tertiary Educational Institutions by providing a statutory framework with disciplinary […]
The Finance Bill, 2019 Scales Second Reading In The Senate
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 6 November 2019 concluded debate on the Finance Bill, 2019 (SB 140) and referred same to its Committee on Finance. The Bill proposes an increment to tax and fiscal laws to ensure adequate funding of the 2020 Budget. Leading the debate on the Bill, Senate Majority Leader, […]
Sexual Harassment In Tertiary Institutions Bill Scales Second Reading In The Senate
The Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Educational Institution Bill, 2019 (SB 77) passed for second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, 6 November 2019. The Bill, which is sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC:Delta) seeks to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment in Tertiary Educational Institutions by providing a statutory framework with disciplinary […]