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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Governor Of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele Briefs Senate On Government’s Monetary Policy
On Tuesday 19th July, 2016 the Governor of Central Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele briefed the Senate, in a closed door session, on the Monetary/ Fiscal Policies adopted to salvage the current economic situation. It would be recalled that the Senate, on 25th May, 2016, unanimously resolved to invite the Minister of Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun […]
Senate Condemns Murder Of Female Preacher
The Senate has condemned the murder of female preacher, Mrs. Eunice Mojisola Olawole who was allegedly killed by religious fanatics at the early hours of Saturday, 9th July 2016 in Kubwa, Abuja. Elaborating on the murder of the 42 year old deceased Evangelist and mother of 7 children at the Senate plenary on Wednesday 13th […]
Finally, Agf Appears Before Senate
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has finally appeared before the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal matters. It would be recalled that a Senate briefing on the matter on Tuesday, 12th July revealed that the AGF had failed to appear before the aforementioned Committee on several […]
Senate Passes Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities Bill, 2016
The Senate on Wednesday, 13th July 2016 passes the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill, 2016. The Bill is sponsored by Sen. Francis Alimikhena (APC:Edo) and was presented for first and second reading in October and December, 2015 respectively. The Bill seeks to provide social protection to persons with disabilities and provide safeguards against […]
House Of Representatives To Investigate Terms And Conditions For Disbursement Of Bailout Funds
The House of Representatives has called for the investigation of the enforcement and utilization of the Four Hundred Billion Naira (N400,000,000,000) bailout fund disbursed by the Federal Government to certain States. Moving the Motion under matters of urgent public importance at the plenary session of July 14th 2016, Hon. Sunday Steve Karimi (APC: Kogi) expressed […]
A Bill To Establish Non-Governmental Organization (Ngo) Regulatory Commission Passes Second Reading In The House
A Bill to provide for the Establishment of Non- Governmental Organizations (NGO) Regulatory Commission Nigeria passes second reading in the House of Representatives. Leading the debate at the plenary session of July 14th 2016, Hon. Umar Buba Jibril (Deputy Leader, PDP: Kogi) who is the Sponsor of the Bill stated that it seeks to properly […]
Senate Receives Report On Its Summons Of The Agf
The Senate at its plenary on Tuesday, 12th July, 2016 has been briefed on the progress of its resolution which summoned Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice to appear and give evidence before its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on how his action in prosecuting […]
Senate Invites Sgf Over Comments On Zonal Intervention Projects
The Senate has invited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal to appear before its Committees on Appropriation, Finance and Ethics after a comment attributed to him in a National Newspaper that Zonal Intervention projects may not be implemented Raising the point of order at the Senate plenary on Tuesday, […]
Senate Calls On States And Local Governments To Pay Outstanding Salaries Of Teachers
States and Local governments have been urged to pay outstanding salary arrears to teachers after a motion titled “Non payment of Teachers Salaries across the Country” was moved by Sen. Dino Melaye (APC:Kogi) at Senate plenary on Tuesday, 12th July, 2016. According to the motion, despite the Federal government bailout funds to 23 States to […]