By Blessing Wika, Abuja As journalists celebrate this year’s World Press Freedom Day, today, May 3, the National Assembly, has said that it would never pass any law that inhibits the freedom of the press in Nigeria. The Senate President,…
The National Assembly has restated commitment to good governance to enhance protection and welfare for Nigerians. The Senate President, Sen. Ahmed Lawan made the commitment during his address at the 2021 May Day celebration on Saturday in Abuja. Lawan was…
A coalition of 14 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has expressed concern over delay in the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, urging the National Assembly to fast track its passage. Spokesperson for the coalition, Ms Cynthia Mbamalu, said this…
Members of the House of Representatives have stepped up efforts to ensure more women represent their constituents at legislative houses at both Federal and State levels. This comes as a bill for an act to alter the provision of the…
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has threatened to occupy the National Assembly after Ramadan fasting, if the lawmakers fail to pass the Bill for an amendment of the Electoral Act. The CSOs which include Center For Liberty, Concerned Nigeria,…
The National Assembly will pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) which is currently before it by April 2021, Mr Timipre Sylva has said. Sylva, who is the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, disclosed this on Thursday at the weekly…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to partner with the National Assembly to ensure speedy passage of the Electoral Act amendment bill. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, INEC said this at a consultative meeting with labour unions and professional…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Diaspora Chairmen Forum has urged the National Assembly Committee on Diaspora to clarify issues relating to inputs by Nigerians in the Diaspora during parliamentary proceedings. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Dr…
The Joint committees of the two chambers of the National Assembly (NASS) on Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), have assured a speedy passage of the bill. The joint committee made the assurance during a visit they made to the Kaduna Refining…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the National Assembly to ensure the passage of a competitive Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) that would make Nigeria an investment destination of choice. Mr Muda Yusuf, Director General, LCCI, made…
