The Advanced Rent (Residential Apartments, Office Spaces, etc) Regulation Bill, 2022 Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 1 February 2022, passed for Second Reading, the Advanced Rent (Residential Apartments, Office Spaces, Etc.) Regulation Bill, 2022 (SB. 893). The Bill seeks to regulate the mode of payment of rent on Residential Apartments, Office Spaces, etc. in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Leading the debate on […]
Senate Passes Bill to Repeal Quarantine Act, 2004 and Enact the National Health Emergency Bill, 2022
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 26 January 2022, passed the Bill seeking to the repeal the Quarantine Act, 2004 and enact the National Health Emergency Bill, 2022 (SB 413). The Bill seeks to provide a national framework for the control of outbreaks of infectious diseases in Nigeria. Presenting the report of the […]
The Bill to Establish the Public Interest Disclosure and Complaints Commission Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Bill to establish the Public Interest Disclosure and Complaints Commission (SB 644), was read for the Second time in the Senate at the plenary session of Wednesday, 26 January 2021 and referred to the Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes for further legislative action. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Suleiman Abdu Kwari […]
The Bill to Establish Forfeited Assets Management Authority Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Bill to make provisions for the seizure, confiscation, forfeiture and management of properties suspected to have been derived from unlawful activities has been read for the Second Time in the Senate. Leading the debate on the Bill, Sen. Suleiman Abdu Kwari (APC: Kaduna) stated that the Bill provides for the establishment of a department […]
National Assembly Rescinds Its Decision on Electoral Bill for the Second Time and Passes New Amendments
The Senate and House of Representatives at its plenary session of Tuesday, 25 January 2022, rescinded their decision on amendments to the Electoral Bill which it considered and approved on Wednesday, 19 January 2022, and passed new amendments. Presenting the motion for rescission, the Leader of the Senate, Sen. Abdullahi Yahaya (APC: Kebbi) stated that […]
Witness Protection and Management Bill Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Witness Protection Bill, 2021 (SB 261) has been read for the Second Time in the Senate and referred to the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters; and Anticorruption and Financial Crimes. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of Tuesday, 25 January, the Sponsor, Sen. Suleiman Abdu Kwari (APC: […]
National Assembly Resumes Plenary Session for the Year 2022
On Tuesday, 18th January 2022, the Senate and the House of Representatives resumed plenary session from its 4-weeks break after it adjourned on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 and Tuesday, 21 December 2021 respectively, to embark on the Christmas and New year holidays. At the sitting of the Senate, the President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad […]
National Assembly Re-Commits Electoral Bill, 2021 for Amendments
The Senate and the House of Representatives at its plenary session of Wednesday, 19 January 2022 re-committed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 for further amendments and passage. Presenting the motion for re-committal, the Leader of the Senate, Sen. Abdullahi Yahaya (APC: Kebbi) and the Chairman, Committee on Rules and Business in the House of […]
PLAC’s Statement on President Buhari’s Veto of Electoral Bill 2021
Issued: Tuesday, 21st December 2021 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is disappointed at the action of President Muhammadu Buhari in vetoing the Electoral Bill 2021, which was submitted to him for assent since 19th November 2021. PLAC is concerned that the veto and delays in passing a new Electoral Act to conduct the 2023 […]
Senate Steps Down Second Reading of Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 15 December 2021, stepped down the second reading of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, 2021 (SB 208) for Second Reading. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Biodun Olujimi (PDP: Ekiti) seeks to make provisions for the empowerment of women and advancement of gender equality. Leading […]
A Bill Seeking to Expand the Jurisdiction of Sharia Courts Scales Second Reading in the House of Representatives
A Constitution Alteration Bill, 2021 (HB 1312) which seeks to expand the jurisdictions of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and State Sharia Courts of Appeal to include presiding over criminal matters has been read for the Second Time in the House of Representatives. Presenting the legislative brief on the […]
Senate Approves Amendments to its Standing Orders, 2015
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 14 December 2021, considered and approved the amendments to its Standing Orders, 2015. Presenting the report of the Committee on Rules and Business, the Chairman, Sen. Sadiq Suleiman Umar (APC: Kwara) informed lawmakers that the amendments seeks to address a number of issues regarding the Senate’s legislative […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Transmits 2021 Finance Bill to the National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted the 2021 Finance Bill to the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law through a letter dated 30 November 2021. The letter which was read at the plenary session of the Senate on Tuesday, 7 December 2021 and in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 8 December 2021. In […]
Finance Bill, 2021 Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Finance Bill, 2021 has been read for the Second Time in the Senate and referred to the Joint Committee on Finance; Customs and Excise; and Trade and Investment for further legislative action. Leading the debate on the Bill at the plenary session of Wednesday, 8 December 2021, the Majority Leader of the Senate, Sen. […]
PLAC Calls on President Buhari to Assent to the Electoral Bill
Issued: Wednesday, 8th December 2021 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign and give assent to the Electoral Bill, 2021 transmitted to him by the National Assembly since 19th November 2021. The Electoral Bill is the product of nearly three years of work by the National Assembly Committees […]