15 h. ago Constitution review: We must restore confidence in public institutions –Akpabio

Nigeria needs constitution that strengthens democracy – Kalu From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stressed the need to restore citizens’ confidence in public institutions. He stated this, yesterday, at a consultative session organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review for political parties. Also, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, said the […] The post Constitution review: We must restore confidence in public institutions –Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Constitution review, 2026 budget, N210trn NNPC probe top agenda as Senate reconvenes Tuesday

Tribune Online Constitution review, 2026 budget, N210trn NNPC probe top agenda as Senate reconvenes Tuesday This implies that the National Assembly will have to devote the weeks up to December to vote on the recommendations of its committees on co... Constitution review, 2026 budget, N210trn NNPC probe top agenda as Senate reconvenes Tuesday Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Constitution Review: IPAC, Muslim alumni support reform of INEC, SIECs

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for the removal of the power to appoint the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) from the Executive arm of government in the ongoing constitution review exercise. IPAC, also called for the scrapping of the State Independent Electoral Commissions( SIECs) […] The post Constitution Review: IPAC, Muslim alumni support reform of INEC, SIECs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Constitution Review, is set to hold a high-level consultation with the leadership of all registered political parties in Nigeria. Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday Tribune Online

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5 d. ago VIDEO: Constitutional Review Will Bring True Federalism — Benjamin Kalu

He argued that Nigeria's path must also be adaptive, saying responsibility must be aligned with capacities. The post VIDEO: Constitutional Review Will Bring True Federalism — Benjamin Kalu appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Zamfara begins review, validation exercise on annual health plan

Tribune Online Zamfara begins review, validation exercise on annual health plan The Zamfara State Ministry of Health has commenced a review and validation exercise on the draft 2026 Health Sector Annual Operational Plan (AOP), aimed at scrutinizing proposed budget activities and targets, as well as strengthening the health sector in the state. Zamfara begins review, validation exercise on annual health plan Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Create Ibadan State,’ Oba Ladoja Tells Tinubu After Installation As 44th Olubadan

State creation is one of the major issues raised by different groups and individuals in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. The post ‘Create Ibadan State,’ Oba Ladoja Tells Tinubu After Installation As 44th Olubadan appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Sokoto Orders Immediate Suspension Of School Fees Across Public Secondary Schools

The Sokoto State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ladan Ala, has directed principals of public secondary schools across the state to immediately suspend the collection of school fees. The directive was issued on Wednesday,  following the constitution of a committee by the ministry to review complaints and concerns raised over fees charged in […] The post Sokoto Orders Immediate Suspension Of School Fees Across Public Secondary Schools appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Push For Ogoja State Gains Acceptance As Constitution Review Hearing Ends

The push for the creation of Ogoja State took centre stage yesterday as the National Assembly concluded its public hearing on the review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. A member of the House of Representatives for Ogoja/Yala federal constituency and sponsor of the bill, Hon. Godwin Offiono,  led the Ogoja State Creation Team in making a […]

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2 w. ago Constitution review: UK backs decentralisation of policing, other reforms in Nigeria

Tribune Online Constitution review: UK backs decentralisation of policing, other reforms in Nigeria "Our support is rooted in a shared belief, that inclusive governance Constitution review: UK backs decentralisation of policing, other reforms in Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ‘Nigeria Running On Half Of Its Potential Without Women In Leadership’

A group, Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative, has asserted that collective voices remain crucial to securing women’s representation in Nigeria’s National Assembly. The organisation stated this at the National Assembly public hearing on the constitutional review at the Transcorp Hilton in Abu WRAPA’s Electoral Reforms project officer, Zainab Abdurasheed, said women had consistently advocated […]

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2 w. ago FG assures Nigerians of priority attention to ongoing constitution review

Tribune Online FG assures Nigerians of priority attention to ongoing constitution review "The process you are undertaking today with regard about amending legal provisions. It is about giving Nigerians not only FG assures Nigerians of priority attention to ongoing constitution review Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Constitution review: State Assemblies pledge support for proposed reforms

Tribune Online Constitution review: State Assemblies pledge support for proposed reforms Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Hon. Debo Ogundoyin, on Monday pledged the support of the 36 State Houses of Assembly to ensure that all proposed reforms agreed upon during the sixth Constitution Review exercise Constitution review: State Assemblies pledge support for proposed reforms Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Constitution review opportunity to deepen federalism, strengthen institutions – Tinubu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has described the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution ( as amended) as an opportunity to deepen the country’s federalism, guarantee fundamental rights and strengthen institutions. President Tinubu stated this, on Monday, while speaking at the National Public Hearing on Constitution alteration bills organized by the House of […] The post Constitution review opportunity to deepen federalism, strengthen institutions – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Diaspora bill: Over 20 million Nigerians deserve voting right — Ex

Tribune Online Diaspora bill: Over 20 million Nigerians deserve voting right — Ex-minister Nweke Nweke also advocated for the passage of the bill on 'Independent Candidacy ' during the ongoing constitution review exercise.... Diaspora bill: Over 20 million Nigerians deserve voting right — Ex-minister Nweke Tribune Online

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2 w. ago House of Representatives to hold national public hearing on constitution review September 22

The House of Representatives has scheduled 22 September for a national public hearing on proposed changes to Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. read more House of Representatives to hold national public hearing on constitution review September 22

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2 w. ago Reps to hold national public hearing on 1999 Constitution review, Monday

Tribune Online Reps to hold national public hearing on 1999 Constitution review, Monday The House of Representatives will on Monday hold the national public hearing on the proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution review. Reps to hold national public hearing on 1999 Constitution review, Monday Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 2025 Budget: N’Assembly Seeks Withdrawal Of Contract Circulars

The National Assembly, on Thursday, called for the withdrawal of all circulars already issued for contract awards under the 2025 fiscal year, strongly indicating that the ₦23.9 trillion capital component of the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget may extend into the 2026 fiscal year. The resolution was jointly adopted by the Appropriations Committees of both the […]

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2 w. ago Deputy Speaker leads dialogue on bill to boost women’s political representation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, will join key stakeholders in a critical dialogue aimed at accelerating women’s participation in Nigerian governance. The event, hosted by Emerge Women Development Initiative under the SheThePeople platform, takes place on Thursday, […] The post Deputy Speaker leads dialogue on bill to boost women’s political representation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget

Tribune Online Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has expressed its plans to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s retirees, with pension harmonization, health insurance for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, and the full implementation of the N32,000 pension increment topping its 2026 budget proposal. This was revealed last week when PTAD hosted members of the House of […] Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget Tribune Online

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