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Speaker Abbas pledges repeal of outdated laws to strengthen Nigerian business reforms
The Speaker of the House of Representatives has announced that lawmakers will collaborate closely with the private sector to improve Nigeria’s investment climate and support economic transformation. The post Speaker Abbas pledges repeal of outdated laws to strengthen Nigerian business reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
House of Reps says youth will determine Nigeria’s democratic future in 2027
The House said the quality of Nigeria’s democracy would depend largely on the choices and civic engagement of the young people. The post House of Reps says youth will determine Nigeria’s democratic future in 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Ex-Speaker Etteh, Abbas’ wife, others press lawmakers to pass women’s representation bill
The Constitution Alteration Bill proposes the creation of additional seats exclusively for women in the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly as a temporary affirmative action measure. The post Ex-Speaker Etteh, Abbas’ wife, others press lawmakers to pass women’s representation bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Reps demand details of ₦34tn import duty waivers, query Customs revenue records
Lawmakers questioned discrepancies in Customs’ revenue records despite the agency exceeding its collection targets. The post Reps demand details of ₦34tn import duty waivers, query Customs revenue records appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Akpabio hints at Electoral Act review after lawmakers lose party primaries
Mr Akpabio says lawmakers have become unintended victims of the Electoral Act they enacted. The post Akpabio hints at Electoral Act review after lawmakers lose party primaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Reps rescind earlier state police vote, begin fresh consideration of Tinubu’s bill
Fresh issues identified in the proposed law require a comprehensive review to ensure the framework aligns with Nigeria’s security architecture. The post Reps rescind earlier state police vote, begin fresh consideration of Tinubu’s bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Ex-Speaker Dogara seeks stronger NASS-CSO partnership to improve oversight, accountability
Mr Dogara said civil society organisations should be regarded as strategic partners rather than critics of government, noting that they often possess technical expertise, community-level information and field evidence that can strengthen legislative oversight. The post Ex-Speaker Dogara seeks stronger NASS-CSO partnership to improve oversight, accountability
Tinubu asks Reps to fast-track state police bill
President Tinubu has described the proposed legislation as a critical component of his administration’s broader strategy to strengthen national security, expressing confidence that lawmakers will give the bill prompt attention. The post Tinubu asks Reps to fast-track state police bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Shehu Sani urges National Assembly to prioritise principle over politics
Mr Sani stated that a legislative legacy is not measured by the number of motions moved, bills sponsored, or oversight visits conducted, but by the courage shown in addressing controversial and nationally significant issues. The post Shehu Sani urges National Assembly to prioritise principle over politics appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Reps direct Accountant-General to disclose CBN, NNPC revenue debts, probe MDA fund withdrawals
The committee demanded explanations over deductions from the accounts of UBEC and other agencies, even as the Accountant General defended the practice as temporary borrowing to meet critical government obligations. The post Reps direct Accountant-General to disclose CBN, NNPC revenue debts, probe MDA fund withdrawals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
NASS Roundup: Tinubu’s summons, rehabilitation of repentant terrorists, xenophobia, and other stories from the House of Reps
The House of Representatives resumes legislative activities after a three-week recess, expecting an eventful week centring on oversight and accountability. The post NASS Roundup: Tinubu’s summons, rehabilitation of repentant terrorists, xenophobia, and other stories from the House of Reps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Poor Budget Implementation: Why Tinubu won’t appear before National Assembly – Reps Deputy Spokesperson
Philip Agbese says ministers, heads of ministries, departments and agencies, and the Accountant-General are responsible for budget execution and should account for public spending. The post Poor Budget Implementation: Why Tinubu won’t appear before National Assembly – Reps Deputy Spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Poor Budget Implementation: Why Tinubu won’t appear before National Assembly – Reps Deputy Spokesperson
Philip Agbese says ministers, heads of ministries, departments and agencies, and the Accountant-General are responsible for budget execution and should account for public spending. The post Poor Budget Implementation: Why Tinubu won’t appear before National Assembly – Reps Deputy Spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
INEC Portal: APC mocks opposition over deadline extension for uploading candidates’ names
The APC says that though INEC acted within its statutory powers and administrative discretion, the circumstances that led to the extension exposed the organisational shortcomings of the opposition parties and their capacity to govern. The post INEC Portal: APC mocks opposition over deadline extension for uploading candidates’ names appeared first on Premium