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 […]
House Of Representatives In Interactive Session With Civil Society Organizations (Csos)
The House of Representatives on August 11th 2016, had an interactive session with CSOs on a one year review of its Legislative Agenda. This event was organized by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in collaboration with the House of Representatives. The Speaker Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara (APC: Bauchi) in his opening speech stated […]
Retreat of Consultants / Technical Experts of the House of Reps Ad-Hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution
Bills On The Statutory Appropriations Of Thirty-Eight(38) Parastatals Passes Second Reading In The House
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading the Budget Proposals of 38 Corporations and Agencies of the Federal Government. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC: Lagos) leading the debate at the House plenary session of 21st July 2016 commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari stating that this would be the first time the budget […]
Minister Of Finance Briefs Senate On Governments Monetary Policies
On Thursday 21st July, 2016 the Honourable Minister of Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun briefed the Senate on the Monetary/Fiscal Policies adopted to salvage the current economic situation. It would be recalled that the Minister had been invited upon a resolution of the Senate on 25th May, 2016 to appear before the Senate on Wednesday 20th […]
Senate Passes Nigerian Railway Corporation Bill, 2015
On Thursday 21st July 2016 the Senate passed the Nigerian Railway Corporation Bill, 2015. It would be recalled that the Senate commenced consideration of the Bill on Thursday 14th July, and deferred further consideration to 21st July, 2016. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Andy Uba (PDP:Anambra) seeks to repeal the Nigerian Railway Corporation […]
House Of Representatives Votes Against Bill For An Act To Amend The Compulsory, Free, Universal Basic Education Act, 2004
The House of Representatives has voted against a Bill for an Act to Amend the Compulsory, Free, Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act, 2004 that sought to increase the funds set aside by the Federal Government for States for the purpose of improving the Education Sector. Leading the debate at the plenary session of July 19th […]
Malnutrition In Idp Camps: Senate Urges FG To Release Funds
The Senate on Wednesday, 20th July 2016 called on the Federal Government (FG)to ensure the immediate release of funds to tackle issues of malnutrition in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the country. The resolution came after a motion moved by Sen. Babakaka Bashir Garbai (APC:Borno) informed the Senate that a delegation sent to visit the […]
Senate Receives Report On List Of Ambassadorial Nominees
The Senate at its sitting on Wednesday, 20th July 2016 considered the report of its Committee on Foreign Affairs on ‘‘the alleged irregularities and lopsidedness of the list of 47 career Ambassadorial Nominees’’. It would be recalled that the Senate had invited the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama and the Secretary General […]
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