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 […]
Bill To Amend Copyright Act Passes Second Reading In House
A Bill titled ” A Bill for an Act to Amend the Copyright Act, Cap C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to provide Stiffer Penalties for Contravention of the Act and for other related matters’ passed second reading in the House of Representatives. Leading the debate on the Bill, Hon. Bede Eke(PDP:Imo) sponsor […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senate Confirms Fifteen Nominees As Resident Electoral Commissioners (Recs)
The Senate on Thursday, June 01 2017 approved the confirmation of 15 out of 27 nominees for appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee on INEC, Sen. Suleiman Nazif (APC: Bauchi) stated that prior to the screening exercise, the Special Adviser to […]
Senate Suspends Passage Of The Federal Roads Authority Bill
The Senate on Thursday, 01 June 2017 suspended passage of the Federal Roads Authority Bill which seeks to repeal the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act 2007 and establish the Federal Roads Authority (FRA) 2017. Presenting the report, Chairman Committee on Works, Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC: Kano) highlighted the objectives of the Bill to include: […]
House Rejects Bill Seeking To Establish A South East Development Commission
The House at its plenary on Thursday 1st June 2017, rejected a Bill seeking to establish a South East Development Commission (SEDC). The bill which was sponsored by Hon. Chukwuka Onyema Wilfred (PDP: Anambra) and 42 other lawmakers from the South East States sought to establish a South East Development Commission (SEDC) charged with the […]
Senate Passes Customs Service Bill
The Senate at its plenary on Wednesday, 31 May 2017 passed the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Management (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill whose report was earlier suspended last week following the inability of Senators to reach an agreement on a provision (Clause 17) regarding Import Duty Payment. The contested provision is aimed at increasing the Administrative […]
Senate To Investigate Planned Concession Of Port Harcourt Refinery
The Senate has resolved to investigate the concession of Port Harcourt Refinery to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) and Ocean and Oil Development Partners Limited (OANDO) for repair, maintenance and operations after a motion moved by Sen. Sabo Mohammed (APC: Jigawa) who raised alarm over alleged illegalities in the concession deal granted by the […]
Senate Passes The Mutual Assistance In Criminal Matters Bill
The Senate on Tuesday, May 30th 2017, passed the Bill on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between Nigeria and other Foreign States – an Executive Bill, which was presented to the Senate on February 16th, 2016. Presenting the report of the Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human and Legal Matters; Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes; and Foreign […]
Minimum Wage Amendment Bill Passes Second Reading In The House
The Bill titled ”National Minimum Wage Act (Amendment) Bill to make provisions for periodic review of national minimum wage every 5years etc. (HB 1028) passed second reading in the House of Representatives. Leading the debate on the Bill, the sponsor, Hon.Femi Gbajabiamila (APC:Lagos) stated that its proposed amendments would mandate the Government to make provision for […]
Senate Passes Petroleum Industry Governance Bill
The Nigerian Senate has passed the long-awaited Petroleum Industry Governance Bill after a clause-by clause consideration of the report of its Joint Committees on Petroleum Upstream, Petroleum Downstream and Gas. Presenting the report on the Bill, at the Senate plenary of Thursday 25th May 2017, Chairman of the Joint Committees, Sen. Omotayo Alasoadura( APC: Ondo) […]
House Votes Against Giving Legislative Approval To Nnpc’s Budget
The House of Representatives at plenary on Thursday, 25th May 2017 rejected a Bill seeking to amend the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Act, 2004. The amendment sought to enable legislative approval of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) budgetary expenditure and enhance financial and fiscal Discipline in NNPC’s transactions– (HB 571). Leading the debate […]