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National Assembly Postpones Plenary Resumption to May 6
This was made known in a statement issued by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, and circulated to all senators and members of the House of Representatives.
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Assembly has announced a one-week shift … Continue Reading
SERAP Urges National Assembly to Withdraw Bill Criminalizing Non-Voting
In addition to opposing mandatory voting, the advocacy group called for amendments to electoral laws that would improve the voting process. The organization proposed the inclusion of provisions for internet-based voter registration and the use of modern technology in casting
… Continue Reading2025 Budget Passes Second Reading, NASS Adjourns Till January 14
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Assembly has approved the second reading of the N49.7 trillion 2025 Budget tagged ‘Restoration Budget’, presented by President Bola Tinubu.
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives deliberated on the budget during their separate … Continue Reading
Senate Appoints New Clerk as NASC Approves Key Changes
The list of retirees includes the Deputy Clerk to the Senate, the Deputy Clerk of the House of Representatives, 11 directors, six deputy directors, one assistant director, and two directors from the National Assembly Service Commission.
Abuja, Nigeria – The … Continue Reading
I earn N14 Million Every Month as a senator – Orji Kalu Reveals
Orji Kalu Discloses Monthly Earnings as Senator, Defends Lawmakers’ Financial Realities
Abia State, Nigeria – Former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has disclosed that his monthly earnings as a member of the … Continue Reading
PROPOSED VAT INCREASE: National Assembly Reviews Bill to Hike VAT Rate from 7.5% to 10% by 2025
National Assembly Reviews Bill Proposing phased VAT increase to 15% by 2030, while slashing corporate tax to boost investment.
The National Assembly is considering an executive bill proposing an increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10% by … Continue Reading
Atiku Proposes six-year term for President To National Assembly
Atiku Seeks Constitutional Amendment for Single Six-Year Term for President and Governors
In a move aimed at reforming the country’s political landscape, former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has submitted … Continue Reading
INEC to Conduct By-Elections for Four Vacant National Assembly Seats
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to hold by-elections to fill the vacant seats of four National Assembly members who passed away in 2024.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to hold … Continue Reading
NASS Speedily Passes ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Bill
The National Assembly has passed the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill), raising the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000.
The bill was transmitted by President Bola Tinubu and approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives on … Continue Reading
National Assembly Grants Full Autonomy to 774 Local Governments
In a Historic Move, INEC to Conduct Local Government Elections
The National Assembly has taken a significant step towards decentralizing power in Nigeria by granting full financial and administrative autonomy to all 774 local government councils.
This move is aimed … Continue Reading