Category: The Parliament

Reps, NMA, Others Move To Enact Law On Assisted Reproductive …As Experts tackle FG over non-implementation of National Health Act, 10 year after Nigerian House of Representatives House Committee on Health Institutions has expressed its readiness and determination toward improving the health infrastructure and well-being of Nigerians across the country. Chairman of the Committee, Hon….

1st anniversary: President Tinubu, NASS Relationship Mutually Beneficial – Speaker Abbas The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the cordial relationship between the executive and legislative arms of the Federal Government, saying it is good for democracy. Speaker Abbas, while giving the…

President Tinubu Unveils New National Anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” at 4th Republic Silver Jubilee Celebration President Bola Tinubu marked the Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s 4th Republic by launching the recitation of the new National Anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”, before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. This milestone also coincided with…

Senate Proposes Upgrade of Oloibiri Airstrip to Air Force Base to Boost Development in Bayelsa   The Nigerian Senate has recently put forth a proposal to revamp the abandoned Shell Airstrip at Oloibiri oil well one, located in Bayelsa, with the intention to transform it into a modern Air Force Base. This decision came after…

Senate Advocates Returning to Nigeria’s Former National Anthem In a significant development in the Nigerian Senate, a proposed bill to revert to the country’s previous national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” has gained momentum and passed a crucial second reading. The decision to swap the current anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” with the former composition stems…

Senate Calls for Special Funds to Address Power Outages in the North East During Wednesday’s Senate session, lawmakers urgently requested the Federal Government to allocate a special intervention fund for the maintenance of transmission lines in the country. This call was prompted by the ongoing power crisis in the North East region, where crucial power…

Senate Takes Decisive Action Following Herdsmen Attack in Kogi State In the wake of the recent tragic attack in Kogi state, where innocent citizens fell victim to the violence allegedly perpetrated by herdsmen, the Nigerian Senate made a bold move during Tuesday’s plenary session to address the pressing issue of insecurity that continues to plague…

Rep Wale Calls For Increased Funding for Medical Research To Prevent Future Health Challenges Nigerian House of representatives has mandated it Committees on Healthcare Services and Health Institutions to investigate the state of Medical Research institutes in the country in order to Combat Future Unforeseen Novel Medical Challenges. This resolution was sequel to a motion…

Senate Halts Consideration of Electricity Tariff Hike During a recent session, the Nigerian Senate decided to suspend discussions on a report from a committee that was investigating a potential increase in electricity tariffs. This decision came after a debate among members of the Senate committee on power regarding the proposed hike by distribution companies. Some…

Tinubu Proposes N24.6 Billion Refunds for State Airports Takeover In a significant move to further bolster the infrastructure development initiatives within the Nigerian aviation sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recently forwarded a letter to the Nigerian Senate seeking approval for the federal government’s acquisition of two state airports and a substantial refund totaling N24.6…