66 h. ago Stakeholders rekindle push for new fisheries law to reflect industry realities

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s fisheries and aquaculture sector have renewed their efforts to establish a modern fisheries law that addresses the shortcomings of the outdated Sea Fisheries Act, enacted in 1992. A two-day workshop held in Lagos last week brought together key players from across the sector to review the proposed Fisheries Bill and a newly […] The post Stakeholders rekindle push for new fisheries law to reflect industry realities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Constitution review: Reps mull creation of 302 new parliamentary seats

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives is proposing the creation of no fewer than 302 new seats in the national and state Assemblies for women and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. The proposed new parliamentary seats contained in two separate  bills with the Speaker Tajudeen Abass […] The post Constitution review: Reps mull creation of 302 new parliamentary seats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Amid Environmental Concerns, NEITI Plans Probe Of $6.033bn Divestments By IOCs

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has announced a comprehensive review of divestments involving 26 oil blocks worth $6.033 billion by five International Oil Companies (IOCs). The transactions include notable sales such as Shell to Renaissance ($2.4 billion), ExxonMobil to Seplat ($1.28 billion), and TotalEnergies to Chappal ($860 million). NEITI’s executive secretary, Dr. Orji […]

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3 w. ago Lawmakers push for Prime Minister position in new constitutional review bills

Tribune Online Lawmakers push for Prime Minister position in new constitutional review bills No fewer than 36 Constitution review bills have been slated for Second Reading on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday. Recall that the House had during the Tuesday and Wednesday plenary sessions passed 82 constitution amendment related legislations. Among the bills is a proposal to establish the Office of the Prime Minister […] Lawmakers push for Prime Minister position in new constitutional review bills Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Reps Rescind Action On Bill To Remove VP, Govs’ Immunity, Review Death Penalty

The House of Representatives on Thursday rescinded action on the passage, through the second reading, of a bill to qualify the immunity conferred on the president and remove the one for the vice president, state governors and their deputies. The House also reversed the second reading of a bill to review death penalty law to […]

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Reps rescind decision on death penalty, immunity clause bills

Twenty-four hours after passing for second reading two bills to review the death penalty law and removal of immunity for the Offices of the Vice President, governors, and deputy governors, the House of Representatives has rescinded decisions on the proposed legislation. The resolution of the House was disclosed at a plenary session on Thursday by Read More

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