The Parliament

Senate Approves NCC Budget of N549.6bn for 2024 The Nigerian Senate has given the green light to a budget of N549.6 billion for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the upcoming fiscal year of 2024. The approval, which was made during a plenary session on Thursday, followed a thorough consideration of the report presented by the Senate Committee on Communications. …

Disables hail Osun Assembly over passage of PWDs Bill The Bill to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to essential services such as health, education, employment, and social amenities that promote inclusion has been passed. The bill’s passage demonstrates the Osun State House of Assembly’s commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity and support for all members of …

Senate Passes Bill to Protect Domestic Workers and Employers Yesterday, the Nigerian Senate passed a bill for second reading that aims to provide documentation and protection for domestic workers and their employers across the country. The bill, titled “A bill for an act to provide for the documentation and protection of domestic workers and employees,” was referred to the Senate …

Senate Chamber Arrangements Spark Heated Debate Among Senators The Nigerian Senate was embroiled in a tense debate on Tuesday as Senate Whip Senator Ali Ndume raised objections to the newly renovated Senate Chamber’s arrangements. The debate, which escalated into a heated discussion among members, focused on the overall layout of the Chamber. Senator Ndume, a seasoned legislator, expressed his disappointment …

Nigerian Senate Launches Probe Into Delayed $18.72bn Centenary City Project The Nigerian Senate has taken action by establishing a seven-man ad-hoc committee to investigate the stalled $18.72 billion Centenary City Project in Abuja. The aim of the committee is to identify the impediments hindering the completion of the project. During the Senate proceedings, there was a strong call for the …

Sharp Practices In Aviation Sector: NASS To Engage Stakeholders In a National Summit As part of the efforts to address various challenges and unwholesome practices in the aviation industry, the Senate and House of Representatives committees on Aviation and Aviation technology have resolved to organize a National Summit on the Aviation Industry to address the concerns in the sector to …

Reps Want MDA’s To Comply With Disabilities Act As Aviation Stakeholders Assure PWDs Of Equal Access To Air Travel Nigerian House of Representatives has reiterated commitment to ensuring compliance with the Disabilities Act across various Ministries Departments Agencies, MDAs of Government The Disability Act, also known as the Discrimination against People with Disabilities Prohibition Act 2018, was passed by the …

Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Education to commence full implementation of the National Policy on Education with regards to Special Needs Education and ensure that adequate resources are made available to provide a conducive learning environment in public schools for pupils and students with special needs. The House also mandated the Committee on Disabilities to …

Reps Raise Alarm Over disregard to Safety Standards, Regulations By Nigeria’s Institutions The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has raised concerns over disregard and non-compliance to safety standards and regulations by some public and private institutions across the country. The Speaker who expressed concerns in Abuja while delivering his address at the inauguration of 10th House …

Reps’ Speaker Assures PWD Of Full Implementation of National Disability Act. Nigerian House of Representatives has assured the People With Disabilities ( PWD) that it will collaborate and employ all legislative means to ensure compliance and full implementation of the National Disability Act passed in 2018. The Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Tajudeen Abass who was represented by Chairman …