House To Verify Moveable Assets From Contracts Awarded By Mdas
All Standing Committees in the House of Representatives have been mandated to exercise their oversight functions in investigating the moveable assets of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from 2010 to date. This came after legislators at the House plenary on Tuesday, 4 July 2017 highlighted concerns over failures of MDA’s in accounting for their assets […]
Senate Suspends Further Confirmation Of Executive Nominees
The Senate has suspended further confirmation of nominees for executive appointments pending the executive’s compliance with relevant provisions of law regarding appointments. This came after the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo had requested that the Senate confirms the appointment of Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila as the Director General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission. In the […]
National Lottery Act Amendment Bill Scales Second Reading In The Senate
The Bill to amend the National Lottery Act, 2005 passed second reading in the Senate. Leading the debate at the plenary session of Thursday, 15 June 2017, sponsor of the Bill, Sen. Obinna Ogba (PDP: Ebonyi) explained that the proposed amendments seek to make provisions for effective operations of lottery in Nigeria. Sen. Ogba stated […]
Maritime Operation Coordinating Board Act(Amendment) Bill Passes Second Reading In The House
The Maritime Operation Coordinating Board Act (Amendment) Bill Etc (HB 1056) passed second reading in the House of Representatives. Leading the debate on the Bill, Hon.Abdussamad Dasuki (APC:Sokoto) stated that the proposed amendments would reconstitute the maritime operation coordinating board for effective control of all maritime operations in Nigerian’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, create […]
Code Of Conduct Tribunal Discharges Senate President Over Allegations Of False Asset Declaration
The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu (PDP: Enugu) at the plenary session of Wednesday, 14 June 2017 informed the Senate that the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) had discharged and acquitted the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki (APC: Kwara) of the 18 charges of false asset declaration leveled against him by the Code of […]
House Urges FG On Need To Appraise Implementation Of Social Investment Programmes
The House of Representatives at its plenary on Wednesday, 14 June 2017 mandated its Committees on Labor, Employment and Productivity and Poverty Alleviation to liaise with the Agency in charge of the Social Investment Programmes (SIP) to ensure programs are implemented in all federal constituencies in the country. Moving the motion, Hon. Olabode Ayorinde (APC:Ondo) […]
Senate Calls For National Unity And Peaceful Co-Existence In Nigeria
The Senate at its plenary of Wednesday, 14 June 2017 responded to the recent clamor for ethnical disintegration and a separation agenda by calling for unity and peaceful co-existence in Nigeria instead. Presenting the motion titled “The need for National Unity and Peaceful Co-existence in Nigeria” on behalf of all Senators, Senate Leader, Sen. Ahmad […]
Petroleum Industry Bills Have Passed Second Reading In The House
3 separate Petroleum Industry Bills have passed second reading in the House. The Bills seek to provide for the establishment of a Legal and Regulatory Framework; encourage further investment in the Petroleum Industry while increasing accruable revenues to the Federal Government of Nigeria and lastly provide a framework relating to the Petroleum Producing Host Community’s […]
House Urges Federal Government To Confer A Posthumous National Honour On MKO Abiola
The House of Representatives at its plenary on Tuesday, 13 June 2017 called on the Federal Government to confer a posthumous national honor to the late chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola in recognition of his unprecedented achievement, contribution and sacrifice to the unity, peace, progress and development of Nigeria, the African continent and the World. […]
Senate Marks Successful Legislative Year
The Senate at a special session on Friday, 9 June 2017, marked the anniversary of its second legislative year. Presiding over the session, Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki(APC: Kwara) expressed gratitude over the commitment of his fellow lawmakers in ensuring the success of the 8th Senate. He also highlighted the co-operation of the Deputy Senate […]
House Marks 2nd Year Of Inauguration
The House of Representatives has marked the second anniversary of the 8th Assembly. Speaking at the event of the special session, Speaker of the House, Hon. Yakubu Dogara (APC: Bauchi) expressed gratitude over the privilege of presiding at a momentous occasions graced by present and previous lawmakers who had made laudable contributions to the legislative […]
Senate Passes Witness Protection Programme Establishment Bill
The Senate has passed the Witness Protection Programme Establishment Bill, 2017 that seeks to create and operate a programme that protects witnesses in certain investigations, enquiries or prosecutions. Presenting the Report at the plenary session of Thursday, 8 June 2017, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Sen. David Umaru (APC: […]
Senate Passes Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Bill
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 8 June 2017 passed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to establish a Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and Tribunal for the development and promotion of fair, efficient and competitive markets in Nigeria, facilitate access to safe products by all citizens […]
Senate Suspends Passage Of The National Roads Funds Establishment Bill
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 5 June 2017, suspended the passage of the National Road Funds Bill, 2017 which seeks to create an agency for the purpose of financing the maintenance and rehabilitation of national roads. Presenting the report on the Bill, Chairman of the Committee on Works, Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC: […]
House Condemns Threats By Arewa Youth, Ipob And Others
The House of Representatives at its plenary on Thursday, 8th June 2017 condemned the ultimatum issued by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (ACYF) for Igbos to leave the Northern region of the country. They further, called on Security agencies to be on alert to prevent mischievous persons from taking advantage of the call. Moving the […]
Senate Passes Federal Roads Authority Bill
The Senate at plenary on Thursday, 5 June 2017 passed the Federal Roads Authority Bill. The Bill seeks to repeal the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act 2007 and establish the Federal Roads Authority (FRA). It would be recalled that the Senate suspended passage of the Bill during an earlier deliberation of the report on […]
Senate Approves Conference Committee Report On The Nabro Bill
The Senate has approved the Conference Committee report on the recommital of the National Assembly Budget and Research Office (NABRO) (Est. etc) Bill, 2017 which seeks to create a budget office that will provide the National Assembly with objective, timely and non-partisan analysis needed for economic and budgetary decisions. Presenting the report at the […]
Senate To Observe Progress And Challenges Of Ongoing Cvr Exercise
The Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will be conducting an oversight visit across the country with the view of observing the progress and challenges of the on-going Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise. Presenting the motion on “The Continuous Voters Registration Exercise: Matters Arising”, at the plenary session of Wednesday, 7 June […]
House Passes North East Development Commission Bill
The House of Representatives at plenary on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 passed the North East Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2017 (NEDC). Under the provisions of the Bill, the NEDC is charged with the responsibility of receiving and managing funds allocated by the federal government and international donors for the resettlement, rehabilitation, integration, reconstruction of roads […]
South East Development Commission Bill Passes Second Reading In Senate
A Bill to establish a South East Development Commission (SEDC) and for other related matters has passed second reading in Senate. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of Wednesday, 5 June 2017, the sponsor of the Bill, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu (PDP: Imo) stated that the establishment of the Commission would tackle […]