4 h. ago Senate approves wildlife protection bill, moves to toughen fight against trafficking

Nigeria’s Senate has approved the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to curb read more Senate approves wildlife protection bill, moves to toughen fight against trafficking

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10 h. ago “Terrorists Have Threatened To Bomb National Assembly” – Reps. Member Alleges, Proposes Bill To Provide More Security At Complex

Chairman House Committee on Internal Security, Mr Garba Muhammad, has revealed that he has received threats from terrorists to bomb the National Assembly complex. Mr Garba Muhammad made this known in Abuja during a public hearing on a bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment and Functions of the Legislative Security Directorate in […] The post “Terrorists Have Threatened To Bomb National Assembly” – Reps. Member Alleges, Proposes Bill To Provide More Security At Complex appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Senate moves to slash $2bn rice import, proposes national rice council

The Senate has initiated legislative action to reduce Nigeria’s annual $2 billion rice import expenditure through the creation of a read more Senate moves to slash $2bn rice import, proposes national rice council

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48 h. ago Rice Council Development Bill to slash $2bn import bill — Senate Committee

“By passing this bill, we will drive research, innovation, and value chain development, ensuring our children...

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4 d. ago National Assembly Reviews Proposals For 55 New States, 278 Councils

Barau stressed the need for patriotism and unity in the review exercise, urging participants to avoid divisive tendencies. The post National Assembly Reviews Proposals For 55 New States, 278 Councils appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago House Of Reps. Proposes Rent Increases Of Not More Than 20% Nationwide

The House of Representatives has condemned the arbitrary rent increases across Nigeria, urging that no rent increment should exceed 20 per cent of the existing rate, regardless of infrastructure upgrades or other considerations. The decision followed a motion presented by Bassey Akiba, who represents Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, titled “Need to Regulate Arbitrary Rent Increase […] The post House Of Reps. Proposes Rent Increases Of Not More Than 20% Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago CSOs condemn move by Senate to regulate lottery, gambling across Nigeria

Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, under the aegis of Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), has condemned the move by the Senate to enact a central law that regulates lottery and gambling in Nigeria, saying doing so was against the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that the National Assembly lacked the powers to legislate on issues relating […]

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1 week ago Strike: Senate meets ASUU, moves to engage education minister next week

committee to meet with Wike over UniAbuja land Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are insisting that their demands on adequate funding of university education must be met by the Federal Government as the only option to avoid an indefinite industrial action. The development came as the Senate Committees on Labour, […]

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1 week ago Why The Anyigba–Dekina–Shitanku Road Deserves A Place In Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Infrastructure Map

In the evolving narrative of Nigeria’s infrastructural renewal, there emerges a defining moment for every region—a test of whether its people can transform shared neglect into collective advocacy. For the Igala Nation, that moment has arrived. The motion recently moved by Distinguished Senator Jibrin Isah (Echocho), calling for the inclusion of the Anyigba–Dekina–Shitanku road in […]

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1 week ago Lagos Govt Cautions National Assembly On Proposed Gaming Bill

Lagos State government has cautioned the National Assembly against proceeding with the proposed Central Gaming Bill, warning that the legislation is unconstitutional and violates a binding Supreme Court judgment. The state’s attorney-general and commissioner for Justice o, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), stated this at a press conference in Lagos. Pedro described the bill before the […]

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1 week ago Senate moves to ease MSMEs’ access to finance through Invoice Factoring Bill

The Senate on Wednesday debated a Bill seeking to create a legal framework that would allow small and medium-sized enterprises read more Senate moves to ease MSMEs’ access to finance through Invoice Factoring Bill

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2 w. ago Defections: Governor Diri, Others Running Away From Mess They Created – Dickson

Hours after the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his predecessor and Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson, has slammed the move, accusing the successor and other defectors of running away from the mess they created. Senator Dickson, who was speaking on developments in the polity […]

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2 w. ago Focus On Electoral Reforms Not Date Change, ADC Tells National Assembly

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has told the National Assembly to shelve its proposal to shift the 2027 general election to November 2026. The party instead told the lawmakers to focus on a comprehensive electoral reform that will guarantee credible elections and quick dispute resolution rather than moving the date. The opposition party while kicking against […]

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2 w. ago Senate Moves To Rescue Nigerian Women, Children In Libyan Prisons

The Senate has taken decisive steps to secure the release of hundreds of Nigerian women and children reportedly trapped in detention centres in Libya. It described their plight as “modern-day slavery.” In their comments, Senators Asuquo Ekpenyong and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan sought urgent diplomatic action to end the abuse and bring the victims home. The resolution […]

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2 w. ago ADC Warns National Assembly Against Plan To Shift 2027 Elections To 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the National Assembly against proposed amendments to the Electoral Act that could move the 2027 general elections to November 2026. The party warned that such a move would undermine governance and development in Nigeria. The party issued the warning in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, […] The post ADC Warns National Assembly Against Plan To Shift 2027 Elections To 2026 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nationwide Strike Grounds Flights, Paralyses Transport In Belgium Over Government Savings Plan

A nationwide strike over the Belgian government’s proposed savings and pension reforms crippled transport across the country on Tuesday, grounding flights and disrupting metro, tram, and bus services. Brussels Airport, the country’s largest, cancelled all departures after security workers joined the industrial action. Charleroi Airport, a major hub for low-cost carrier Ryanair, also suspended operations, […]

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2 w. ago 2027: NASS proposes November 2026 for presidential, governorship elections

…Seeks conclusion of election litigations before swearing in  … as stakeholders demand electronic votings, transmission of results    The National read more 2027: NASS proposes November 2026 for presidential, governorship elections

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2 w. ago “Scrap NDLEA” – Melaye Mocks Tinubu’s Pardon Of 70 Convicted Drug Lords

  Senator Dino Melaye has called on President Bola Tinubu to scrap the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the recent presidential pardon granted to convicted criminals. The pardon included 70 drug lords, a move that has drawn strong criticism from the senator and other public figures. Melaye expressed outrage at the development, describing […] The post “Scrap NDLEA” – Melaye Mocks Tinubu’s Pardon Of 70 Convicted Drug Lords appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Burkina Faso Rejects US Deportees, Calls Trump’s Proposal ‘Indecent’

Burkina Faso’s military government has rejected a request from the United States to accept migrants deported under President Donald Trump’s renewed immigration policy, describing the proposal as “indecent” and contrary to the nation’s dignity. The country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, announced the decision late Thursday on national television, saying the junta had […]

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2 w. ago CRMI Opposes New Chartered Institute Bill Over Duplication, Legal Conflicts

The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) has formally opposed the National Assembly’s proposed bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Enterprise Risk Management of Nigeria, warning that it duplicates existing institutions with identical mandates. In a submission to the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, CRMI Registrar, Victor Olannye, highlighted that the 9th […]

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