The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has hailed the passage of the Insurance Reform Bill by the House of Representatives. A statement by the commission in Abuja on Thursday, described the passage as a milestone achievement toward transforming the insurance industry…
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to prioritise rehabilitation of the vandalised pipelines linking Ore depot in Ondo for immediate resumption of operations in the facility. The call followed the adoption of a…
By Sodiq Adelakun Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the recent directive by the House of Representatives ordering the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down all pornographic websites across the nation. While many have expressed support…
By Seun Ibiyemi The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the implementation of increased ATM transaction charges and the removal of free ATM withdrawals for customers using other banks’ ATMs, as…
By Seun Ibiyemi The House of Representatives has secured the commitment of seven major oil companies to settle a total debt of $37,435,094.52 (approximately ¦ 58 billion) owed to the country before August. This was disclosed in a statement by…
The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to begin the clean-up of communities affected by a recent oil spill and fire incident. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Julius Gbabojor, made…
The House of Representatives Committee on Environment, has urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to commence the clean up of communities affected by its oil spill and fire incident. Rep. Julius Gbabojor, Chairman of the committee, on Thursday…
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has directed the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to appear in person before it on Tuesday, 11 March, to explain the circumstances surrounding the abandonment of the contract…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed Multichoice Nigeria to suspend its proposed increase in DStv and GOtv subscription rates across the country, pending the outcome of a thorough investigation. The House also mandated its Committee on Information to investigate…
By Seun Ibiyemi The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has issued a two-week ultimatum to three major oil companies—Chorus Energy, Dubril Oil Company Limited, and Belema Oil—to settle their outstanding debt of $5,543,491.45 owed to Nigeria’s Federation Account.…
