Senate Rejects Lagos State Economic Assistance Bill
The Senate has negatived the second reading of the Lagos State Economic Assistance Bill, which came up for second reading at its plenary on Wednesday, 5th October 2016. The Bill which was presented for the first reading in October 2015 seeks the allocation of special grants to Lagos State in recognition of its former status […]
Economic Recession: National Assembly Invites President Muhammadu Buhari
The National Assembly will extend an invitation to President Muhammudu Buhari to appear before it at a joint session of both Legislative Houses to explain how he intends to remove Nigeria out from recession. The invitation came after the Senate on Thursday, 6th October 2016, concurred with a House of Representatives resolution passed on Thursday, 22nd […]
President Forwards 2017-2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework And Fiscal Strategy Paper(Fsp) To The House Of Representatives
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the 2017-2019 MTEF and FSP to the House of Representatives. In his letter which was read by the Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara (APC: Bauchi) at the plenary session of October 4th 2016, the President stated that his submissions were in compliance with the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007 […]
Senate Constitutes 8 Man Ad- Hoc Committee On Humanitarian Crisis In The North East
The Senate has responded to the Humanitarian Crisis in the North East by 2016 by constituting an eight (8) man ad-hoc committee that will ascertain the total amount of funds that have been released to the Presidential Initiative on the North East and its utilization thereof. Moving the motion titled ‘‘Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the […]
House Of Representatives Calls For Investigation Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria’s (CBN) Forex Policies
The House of Representatives has called on CBN to produce a list of establishments that were issued with foreign exchange at a subsidized rate from 2015 to date. Moving the motion at the plenary session of October 5th 2016, Hon. Ali Isa J.C (PDP: Gombe) expressed concerns over the lingering scarcity of foreign exchange in […]
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Gender And Equal Opportunities Bill Scales Second Reading In Senate
The Senate has passed the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill for second Reading. The Bill, sponsored by Sen. Biodun Olujimi (PDP:Ekiti) seeks to give effect to certain provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) such as Chapters II and IV which deal with Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy and the Fundamental Human […]
INEC Declares Godwin Obaseki As Winner Of Edo Governorship Elections
Senate To Investigate Alleged Repatriation Of $13.92 Billion By MTN
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions to carry out a holistic investigation into the alleged repatriation of $13.92 Billon illegally out of Nigeria by Mobile Telecommunication Limited (MTN) through its bankers between 2006 and 2016. This came after a consideration and adoption of a motion by Sen. Dino […]
House Of Representatives Suspends Hon. Abdulmumin Jibril
The House of Representatives has suspended the former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin for 180 Legislative days following the consideration and adoption of a report by its Committee on Ethics and Privileges on Wednesday, 28thSeptember 2015. It would be recalled that the aforementioned Committee was mandated to investigate a breach […]
Senate Rejects Sale Of National Assets
The Senate has unanimously rejected the sale of national assets as a means to raise capital to fund the 2016 budget and revamp the economy. The decision followed the Senate’s conclusion of its debate on the Economy and consideration of the report of its 6 man Ad-hoc committee that was constituted to harmonize the resolutions […]
House Of Representatives Opposes Motion On The Re-Introduction Of Tollgates
The House of Representatives on Wednesday 28th, September, 2016 has rejected a motion seeking to reintroduce tollgates on Federal Roads. Moving a motion titled ‘‘Call for Re-introduction of Tollgates on Federal Roads to Enhance Road Maintenance and Construction’’, Hon. Francis Charles Uduyok (PDP:Akwa-Ibom) stated that the dilapidated state of Nigerian roads called for a re-introduction […]
Senate Calls On Inec To Conclude All Pending Re-Run Elections
The Senate has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately conclude all pending rerun elections in the country. Moving the motion titled ‘‘Inconclusive Elections’’at the Senate’s plenary session on Tuesday 27th September, 2016, Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu (PDP:Enugu)raised concerns over the spate of inconclusive elections across the country as well […]
Senate Begins Deliberation On Economic Challenges
On Wednesday 21st September 2016, one day after resumption from its annual recess, the Senate commenced debate on Nigeria’s economic challenges with a view to finding actionable solutions. Senate Leader, Ali Ndume (APC: Borno) gave a historical background on the economic antecedents which has led the country to its current state. He stated that Nigeria […]
House Of Representatives Urges President Buhari To Address A Joint Session Of The National Assembly On State Of The Economy
The House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to address a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate and explain the policy direction of government as well as articulate governments economic agenda in view of the current economic recession. The call was made as members resumed discussions on a motion […]
House Of Representatives Resumes After Its Annual Recess
The Speaker Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara (APC: Bauchi) at the plenary session of September 21st 2016, welcomed members from the annual recess of the House of Representatives. The Speaker in his welcome speech titled “We shall not be distracted” expressed gratitude over the peaceful conduct of the Id el Kabir celebration and the safe return […]
Senate Resumes Plenary: Saraki Tasks Senators On State Of The Economy
The Senate after its two (2) months vacation resumed plenary sitting on Tuesday, 20th September, 2016. The Senate chamber was full as expected as the Senate president, Dr Bukola Saraki (APC:Kwara) gave his welcome remarks. He welcomed colleagues from the long break and charged them on the need for cooperation considering the task ahead. He […]
House Of Representatives Halts Deliberations On The Budget Proposals Of 38 (Thirty- Eight) Ministries, Departments And Agencies (MDA’s)
The House of Representatives recently halted deliberations on the Budget proposal of 38 (thirty eight) MDAs that were submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari in his letter to the House of Representatives. In the President’s letter to the House, which was read by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, the President stated that his directives to […]
Sani Omolori Resumes As Clerk To The National Assembly
Mr. Sani Omolori has assumed office as the Clerk to the National Assembly. Prior to his confirmation as Clerk, he served as Clerk to the House of Representatives for over six (6) years and was then appointed as Acting Clerk to the National Assembly in April, 2016 to replace the former Clerk, Salisu Maikasuwa who […]