Tag: House of Reps

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…

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Reps To Probe Burning Of Vessel Used For Oil Theft

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, said it will investigate the circumstances involving the setting ablaze of an oil vessel, alleged to be used for oil theft. Operatives of the…

Reps Set to Conclude Consultations on Tinubu’s Tax Reform

The House of Representatives is set for an intense round of deliberations next week as lawmakers from various political parties engage in discussions regarding the four tax reform bills transmitted…

2023: Full List Of 358 Reps-elect Members As Confirmed By INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the full list of House of Representatives members-elect. The National Assembly elections were held last Saturday, February 25, 2023, alongside the presidential…

Reps Demand Immediate Suspension of CBN’s ATM Charges Hike

The House of Representatives has demanded the immediate suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) increase in ATM transaction charges. The lawmakers argue that the new charges will impose…

Reps Ask INEC To Remove Dead Voters From Register

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution asking the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to develop a system to remove dead voters from the voters' register. This comes after…

JUST IN: Reps Approves President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

The House of Representatives has approved four tax reform bills transmitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The bills aim to reform Nigeria's tax system, including the establishment of a new…

Reps Reject Motion To Declare ‘Japa’ National Emergency

The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion seeking to declare the emigration of young Nigerians abroad, known as “Japa” syndrome, a national emergency. The motion was presented by…

Reps Retain 7.5% VAT Rate, Reject Proposed Increase

The House of Representatives has adopted a 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, rejecting a proposed increase to 15% by 2030. The decision was made as part of the Tax…

Reps Reject Motion Seeking to Stop Petrol Price Increase

The House of Representatives has rejected a motion seeking to stop the increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit and the reversal to the old price of N537 per litre.…