The Chairman of the House of Representatives Special Committee on Oil Theft, Alhassan Doguwa, announced that the House is set to introduce legislation aimed at bolstering the role of private security firms in safeguarding the nation’s oil and gas facilities. The proposed legislation will establish a comprehensive framework to regulate the activities of such security … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, said the House will introduce an emergency food aid bill to address the food shortage the country is experiencing. Mr Abbas stated this on Thursday during a press briefing at the National Assembly Complex. The speaker said the lawmakers are aware of the hardship and pains … Read more
Twelve new members of the House of Representatives, who were recently elected in the bye-elections across the country, have been sworn in by the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen. The oath of office was administered by the speaker during plenary on Thursday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Saturday conducted bye-elections and … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to probe the ban on sachet alcohol drinks by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The House, following a motion moved by Paschal Agbodike (APGA, Anambra) on Wednesday, resolved to investigate the rationale behind the ban. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, recently announced the commencement … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the registration fee for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) was increased due to the hike in the price of diesel. The Registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, stated this while appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education Examination Boards on Wednesday. He said … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to probe the alleged $60 billion revenue losses due to inflated cash calls by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) Joint Venture agreements. The resolution to launch the probe was a sequel to a motion moved by Chike Okafor (APC, Imo) on Wednesday during plenary. Moving the motion, Mr … Read more
