Promoting Peace and Security through Women’s Leadership and Political Participation
Senate Suspends Approval of Recommendations from the Investigative Hearing on Proposed Electricity Tariff Hike
The Senate at its plenary session on Thursday, 16th May 2024 suspended the approval of the recommendations from the investigative hearing on the proposed electricity tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) conducted by its Committee on Power. Presenting the investigative report on the proposed electricity tariff hike by NERC, the Chairman of […]
PLAC Job Openings
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is currently seeking experienced professionals to fill the following vacancies within our organization based in Abuja. Please adhere to the application instructions. Applications that do not follow the procedure will not be considered Senior Programme Officer –https://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001768009/Senior-Programme-Officer?source=CareerSite Communications Officer –https://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001772015/Communications-Officer?source=CareerSite Accounts Officerhttps://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001772114/Accounts-Officer?source=CareerSite Monitoring & Evaluation Officerhttps://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001772065/Monitoring-and-Evaluation-Officer?source=CareerSite Administrative Officerhttps://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/732939000001772155/Administrative-Officer?source=CareerSite Executive […]
Constitution Review-Outcomes from 9th NASS & Outstanding Issues
The 2023 General Elections and the Judiciary: Lessons learnt so far
The Bill to Establish NABRO Scales Second Reading in the Senate
Senate at its plenary session on Thursday, 29 February 2024 passed for Second Reading the Bill to establish the National Assembly Budget and Research Office (NABRO). Leading the debate on the Bill, Sen. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (APC: Ekiti) informed lawmakers that the Bill seeks to create an independent institution, tasked with the responsibility of providing […]
House Of Representatives Holds Sectoral Debate On The State Of The Nation’s Economy
The House of Representatives at its plenary session on Tuesday, 6 February 2024, held a sectoral debate with the heads of relevant agencies on the state of the nation’s economy. The sectoral debate focused on discussing and providing valuable insights into the efforts of the executive to address economic challenges and promote sustainable development. At […]
A Bill to Amend the Electoral Act, 2022 Scales Second Reading in the House of Representatives
A Bill to amend select provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022 (HB 37) has been read for the second time in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Electoral Matters for further legislative action. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, Hon. Francis Waive […]
Senate Passes Resolution to Re-Schedule its Interactive Session with Security Service Chiefs
The Senate at its plenary session on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, passed a resolution to reschedule its interactive session with security service chiefs to ensure maximum participation and engagement from all relevant security and intelligence agencies. The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio explained that recent security incidents across the country required comprehensive discussions […]
Gender Based Violence in Nigeria and Legislative Intervention
What does the National Budget mean for Young People?
Youth and Open Parliament: Suggestions for the Legislature in Engaging Young People
Looking at Youth Centred Bills Introduced so far in the 10th NASS
Youth Political Power and Engagement beyond Elections
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presents N27.5 Trillion As Proposed 2024 Budget To The National Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a Joint Session of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday, 29 November 2023, presented the sum of N27.5 trillion as the proposed 2024 Budget. The President, in his address to the National Assembly described the 2024 Budget as the “Budget of Renewed Hope” which is designed to achieve […]
National Assembly Approves 2024- 2026 MTEF and FSP Ahead of 2024 Budget Presentation
The Senate and the House of Representatives has approved the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) following the consideration of its Reports of the Joint Committees on Finance, Appropriations, National Planning & Economic Affairs and Local & Foreign Debts. Presenting the report of the Senate Joint Committees, the Chairman Sen. […]
Improving Access to Criminal Justice in Nigeria
Bill to Amend the National Social Investment Programme Agency Act, 2023 Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Bill to amend the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) Agency Act, 2023 (SB163), which seeks to provide for effective management and implementation of social investment programmes, has been read for the Second Time in the Senate. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of Tuesday, 10 October 2023, the Majority Leader […]
Developing a Legislative Agenda for the 10th House of Representatives
Senate Concludes Confirmation Hearings for 28 Nominees for Appointment as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 2 August 2023 concluded the confirmation hearing for 28 persons nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be appointed as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nominees who appeared before the Senate were as follows: H.E Sen. David Umahi – Ebonyi State H.E Nyesom Wike […]