HOUSE OF REPS

A group of lawmakers in the House of Reps are seeking alterations to the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the rotation of the Presidency among the six geo-political zones of the country. They also want an amendment to the…

In response to recent issues with the presidential jets, a committee within Nigeria's House of Representatives has authorized an investigation. The House Committee on National Security and Intelligence met behind closed doors on Monday,…

In a move aimed at bolstering worker wellbeing, Nigeria's House of Reps passed a resolution on Wednesday to establish a framework for a living wage for all Nigerian workers. The resolution, championed by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda…

The House of Reps Committee on Constitution Review has set a 24-month timeline for the completion of a new Nigerian constitution, according to the Committee's Chairman, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Mr. Kalu made the announcement…

The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, presented an optimistic outlook on the nation's economy during his address to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024. While acknowledging ongoing challenges, Edun emphasized…

Get ready for a financial grilling! The Nigerian House of Reps is set to launch its second sectoral debate/dialogue series on Tuesday, February 6th, focusing on the critical financial sector. Buckle up, as key players like the Finance…

Hold onto your (non-existent) pay slips, folks, because the Nigerian House of Reps is sending a clear message to employers who like to play "keep-away" with salaries: pay up or face the music! That's right, a brand new bill, dubbed…

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition has fumed over the failure of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein and 17 others for failng to…

The House of Reps Committee on Public Accounts, on Monday. kicked off a full-scale probe into the alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 intervention funds by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. In October 2023, a…

Abubakar Bichi, chairman of the house of reps committee on appropriations, says the budget for the presidential yacht has been transferred to student loans. Bichi spoke on Thursday while briefing journalists after the passage of the…

The house of reps has reacted to reports on the procurement of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for the 360 members of the lower chamber. Recently, reports appeared on social media that the leadership of the green chamber has bought…

The House of Representatives has denied claims by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the Federal Government gave N100m to members of the National Assembly as palliatives. The National Assistant Secretary of the…

The House of Reps on Wednesday rejected an amendment to a motion seeking to suspend the recent increase in the pump price of petrol. Members voted against the amendment after Deputy Reps Speaker Benjamin Kalu who presided over…

The House of Reps ad-hoc Committee on the state of refineries in the country, says after spending N11.349 trillion to rehabilitate the nation’s refineries, it discovered duplication of projects and double payments. This is sequel to…

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which aims to make it mandatory for graduates in the medical and dentistry sectors to practice in Nigeria for five years before receiving a full license, has been approved…