2 h. ago No bill seeking to rename Nigeria as ‘United States of Nigeria’ — Reps

The Nigerian House of Representatives has dismissed online reports of an executive bill seeking to rename Nigeria as the ‘United States of Nigeria’. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-bill-seeking-to-rename-nigeria-as-united-states-of-nigeria-reps/

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8 h. ago Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has been asked to intervene in the exorbitant cost of domestic air tickets by effecting a fifty percent reduction in airport charges and auxiliary taxes. The House of Representatives which passed the resolution at Thursday’s plenary is hoping that this will translate to a significant reduction in […] The post Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Reps advocate establishment of specialised Medical College for Armed Forces

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through Second Reading a bill seeking to establish a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

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10 h. ago Reps back bill seeking to prohibit use of foreign currency for domestic transactions

Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday expressed overwhelming support for the bill, which seeks to prohibit the use of foreign currency for domestic transactions across the country.

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13 h. ago Reps seek to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps is set to amend the CBN Act to improve governance, transparency, and oversight, including separating the Governor and Chairman role Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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13 h. ago Reps seeks to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps advances a CBN Act amendment to boost transparency, separate key roles, and enhance oversight on monetary policy decisions. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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62 h. ago President Tinubu Seeks Senate Consent On Troops’ Deployment To Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu this Tuesday transmitted to the senate a request seeking its consent to deploy Nigerian troops on peace mission to Benin Republic. In the communication the President explained that the deployment is to provide support in the country as requested by President Patrice Talon, following the recent failed coup attempt. The deployment is […] The post President Tinubu Seeks Senate Consent On Troops’ Deployment To Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic

Tinubu explained that the Government of Benin had urgently appealed for exceptional air support from Nigeria’s Armed Forces. The post Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Media Experts Decry Threats To Journalism, Seek Legal Protection For Reporters

Media experts have raised fresh concerns over the escalating threats confronting professional journalism in Nigeria, warning that unchecked misinformation, unregulated online content, and the absence of legislative protection for journalists pose a growing danger to the nation’s democracy. Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, speaking at the NUJ FCT 2025 […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu seeks Reps’ approval to repeal Legal Practitioners Act

According to him, the proposed Legal Practitioners bill, 2025 seeks to repeal and reenact the extant Legal Practitioners Act, Cap L11, Laws of the Federation, 2004 which was enacted into law in 1962 the draft bill introduces a new legal framework, strengthening the regulation of the legal profession in Nigeria and providing necessary reforms to enhance professional standards, disciplinary mechanisms and public confidence in legal practice in Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Reps Seek Free Medical Services, Stipends, Tax Exemption For Senior Citizens

The House of Representatives has expressed commitment to enacting a legislation that will ensure the provision of free medical services in government facilities, some tax exemption and stipends for senior citizens across the country. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen gave the indication at the public hearing on a bill seeking to provide certain rights for older persons […]

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3 w. ago Reps Move To Reduce Age Qualification For Senatorial, Governorship Positions

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill seeking to reduce the age for qualification for membership of the Senate and office of the governor. Sponsored by Hon. Esin Martin Etim and 24 others, the Constitution Alteration Bill is seeking the reduction of the age qualification for the two offices from 35 […]

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3 w. ago Reps advance bill to lower governor, senate age requirement to 30

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to alter the 1999 constitution to reduce read more Reps advance bill to lower governor, senate age requirement to 30

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3 w. ago Federal Govt Backs Proposed 15% Female Representation In Police Recruitment

The Ministry of Police Affairs, has thrown its weight behind the proposed amendment to the Nigeria Police Act, seeking to guarantee at least 15 percent female representation in police recruitment and reforming gender-related policies in the force. Head of legal unit in the ministry, Okorie Kalu gave this indication at the public hearing on the […]

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3 w. ago Alleged medical report forgery: Nnamdi Kanu sues NMA, seeks N50bn in damages

NNAMDI Kanu has filed a N50 billion suit in damages against the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for allegedly tendering a forged medical report in his trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, in his fresh suit at the Abuja High Court, also sought an order compelling the NMA to conduct a proper, independent […]

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4 w. ago Kogi: ADC petitions NASS, seeks declaration of lawmaker’s seat vacant

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kogi State chapter, has written to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, seeking the declaration...

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4 w. ago Law Underway To Ban Recruitment Of Underage Into Military Services

The Senate has passed for second reading the Armed Forces (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2025, seeking to prohibit the recruitment of persons under 18 years into the Nigerian Armed Forces. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua (Katsina Central), the bill aligns Nigeria’s Child Rights Act (2003), the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and […]

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4 w. ago Senate moves to strengthen access to equitable primary health care

The Senate on Wednesday commenced consideration of a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the National Primary Health Care Development read more Senate moves to strengthen access to equitable primary health care

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4 w. ago Reps To Probe Petition Seeking Sack Of NNPCL EVP For Occupying South

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, approved an investigation into a petition from the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Youth Council (OYC) seeking the removal of Mrs. Sophia Mbakwe, Executive Vice President (Business Services) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over alleged misrepresentation of the South-East region on the company’s management board. The petition, presented […]

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4 w. ago Tinubu seeks Reps approval for establishment of national cocoa board

President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the House of Representatives for the establishment of a National Cocoa Management read more Tinubu seeks Reps approval for establishment of national cocoa board

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