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 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.…
BREAKING: House Of Reps Approves Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers
The House of Representatives has passed President Bola Tinubu's proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State. The House approved the emergency rule through a voice vote and made…
N200 Million SUVs For Members A Bit Exaggerated – Reps
The House of Representatives has said the vehicles that will be distributed to members are not for personal use. The House, in a statement by its spokesperson, Akin Rotimi on…
NAFDAC Told to Suspend Ban on Sachet Alcoholic Drinks, Others
The House of Representatives Committee on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has told the agency to suspend its ban on the sale of spirits…