The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, approved for second reading a bill to ensure adequate funding for mineral resources exploration and extraction through public-private partnerships. Leading the debate on the bill’s general principles, the sponsor and member representing Surulere II…
The House of Representatives has rejected a proposal for a total sum of ₦300bn from the Federal Government to address the humanitarian crisis in Borno, following the flooding that swept through Maiduguri, the state capital. The heavy flooding, caused by…
Foreign education cost Nigeria $28.65 billion from 2010 to 2020, with personal transport allowances totaling $58.7 billion, according to a report from the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, citing the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a statement,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation has assured port stakeholders of the readiness of the committee to collaborate with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, to resolve the port concession…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to investigate allegations of exploitative and predatory pricing practices by foreign businesses operating in Nigeria, particularly in the aviation and oil sectors. Recall that the motion, moved by Rep. Babajimi…
The House of Representatives on Friday unveiled plans to investigate the appointments of Director General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Martins Ike-Muonso. The committee will also investigate the appointment of the Director-General of National Space…
The House of Representatives has again called on the President Bola Tinubu-led government to announce a living wage for Nigerian workers to address incessant cases of industrial actions by organised labour. The House resolution followed the adoption of a motion…
By Adejoke Esther Reactions have greeted the new act returning the country to recite the old National Anthem. The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill seeking to return Nigeria back to reciting the old National Anthem “Nigeria, We…
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to mandate public healthcare institutions to provide free medical treatment for pregnant women during and after delivery. The call was sequel to the adoption of a…
The House of Representatives has accused some Federal agencies of reporting inaccurate revenue to the nation’s coffers. The lawmakers made this accusation on Monday when out of eight agencies that were invited to appear before the Committee on Monday, only…
