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Senate Passes The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Bill
The Senate has passed a Bill that will repeal the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) Act, 2004 and enact the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Act, 2017 Presenting the report at the plenary session of Thursday, 19 October 2017, Chairman of the Committee on Culture and Tourism, Sen. Matthew Urhoghide (APC: Edo) informed the Senate […]
October 19, 2017
House To Investigate The $701 Billion Assurance Facility Payment Approved By The Federal Executive Council
The House of Representatives will investigate a $701 Billion assurance facility payment that was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for an emergency and long-term power sector intervention. The facility payment, which will pay for gas supply and electricity generation, will cost the country a whopping $194 Billion in interest payment. Presenting the motion […]
House Calls For Increased Tobacco Taxation
The House at its plenary session on Thursday, 19 October 2017 has called on the Federal Government to promote citizens’ health and longevity by increasing taxation on tobacco products and adopting stringent measures that restrict its advertisement. It has also urged the Federal Government to promote smoke-free policies in public places to protect non-smokers from […]
Senate Calls For Sanction Against Ban Of Unionism In Work Places
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 17 October 2017, adopted a motion calling on the Federal Government to sanction private agencies, companies and institutions in Nigeria that prohibit workers union membership or/and participation. Presenting the motion titled “The need to sanction private companies and institutions that disallow workers’ unionism in their companies”, Sen. […]
Senate Summons Minister Of Solid Minerals To Give Update On Lead Poisoning Incident
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Kayode Fayemi has been summoned to appear before the Senate at an undisclosed date to give an update on the Lead Poisoning incident that happened in Zamfara State in 2014 after a motion was moved on the subject at the plenary session of Tuesday, 17 October 2017. Moving the […]
House To Investigate The Process Of Termination Of Contract Between The Nigerian Ports Authority And Intels
The House at its plenary session on Tuesday, October 18, 2017 has set up an Ad-hoc committee to investigate the process of termination of the contract between the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and INTELS after adopting a motion on the subject. Presenting the motion at the floor of the House, Hon. Diri Douye (PDP:Bayelsa) stated […]
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