Reps Approve 10-Year Jail, N75m Fine for Electoral Forgery
Electoral Forgery Penalty: House of Reps approves 10-year jail term or ₦75 million fine for forging nomination papers or destroying election results. Voter Card Misuse: Lawmakers introduce ₦5 million fine…
Reps Propose Six-Year Single Term for CBN Governor, Ban Foreign Currency in Domestic Transactions
House of Representatives passes second reading of bill proposing six-year non-renewable term for CBN governor and deputies. Bill seeks to ban foreign currency use locally, separate roles of governor and…
Reps Query Banks Over Alleged Illegal Deductions
House of reps query banks over alleged illegal deductions Lawmakers have accused major Nigerian banks of making unexplained deductions from customers’ accounts. A four-day deadline was issued for full compliance…
Reps Approve Tinubu’s $2.35bn External Loan Request for 2025 Budget
House of Reps okays $2.35bn borrowing plan to fund 2025 budget and refinance Eurobonds. Approval forms part of Tinubu’s fiscal strategy to close deficit and sustain economic programmes. The House…
Reps to Push New Law Giving Local Refineries First Access to Crude Supply
Reps move to protect local refinery operations and investments. New bill to classify refineries as strategic national assets. Ugochinyere urges dialogue between labour unions and oil operators. The House of…
Lawmakers Pay N3m Before Presenting Bills, Petitions, APC Rep Alleges
Jigawa Rep Ibrahim Auyo claims members pay up to N3m to sponsor bills and petitions. Says lobbying all 360 lawmakers is required for acceptance of a bill. Defends youth empowerment…
Reps Pass NYSC Trust Fund Bill
The House of Representatives has passed the bill seeking to establish a National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund. The bill passed through the Third Reading on Wednesday. The legislation is…
Alex Ikwechegh: Reps Begin Probe of Lawmaker For Assualting Bolt Driver
The House of Representatives has opened a probe into allegations against one of its members, Alex Ikwegh, the member representing Aba North/South Federal Constituency in Abia State. In a viral…
Strike: Reps to Meet ASUU, Stakeholders Tuesday
The House of Representatives is to meet with the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) and other stakeholders to find lasting solution to the lingering strike embarked by the union.…
Reps Pass Bill to Enlist Military in Agricultural Production
The House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced a pivotal bill aimed at involving the Nigerian Armed Forces in agricultural production, a move intended to enhance food security and promote…