House of Reps propose the creation of two Vice Presidents

House of Reps propose the creation for Two Vice Presidents

A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives, have proposed some amendments to the 1999 Constitution which they believe will improve governance in the country. The group led by Ikenga Ugochinyere, member representing Ideato Federal Constituency, proposed a six-year single tenure for the President and the 36 state governors, and an amendment to the […]

CBN to withdraw ambiguous 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy

Members of the House of Representatives have asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to withdraw the circular directing financial institutions to commence implementation of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy According to the Green House, the CBN is to withdraw the initial circular, describing it as “ambiguous”, and “issue a more understandable one”. Honourable […]

House of Reps Speaker states the need for devolution of powers

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen has stressed the need for devolution of powers, including STATE POLICING, and enhancement of FISCAL FEDERALISM, amongst others. Hon Tajudeen who stated this while inaugurating the House Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution today, noted that the Committee will put into consideration; decongesting […]

House of Rep summons Minister over delay in release of National Identity Cards from 2012 to date

The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr Bosun Tijani over delay in the release of National Identity Cards from 2012 to date. Also summoned is the Director-General, National Identity Card Management Commission, Mr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, after which it urged the committees on Population and Anti-Corruption to report […]

House of Rep to begin investigative hearing into mismanaged Covid-19 funds from 2020 to 2022

The House of Representatives will today Wednesday, January 17, begin an investigative hearing on alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 intervention funds from 2020 to 2022. This series of hearings organised by the House Public Accounts Committee runs last till Friday, January 26 at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The Public Account Committee Chairman, Bamidele Salami, had […]

The House of Representatives on Thursday unveiled plans to investigate the utilisation of multi-billion naira approved yearly for the National Emergency Management Agency

In his lead debate, Hon. Philip Agbese Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said the House is concerned about various complaints against NEMA by victims of disasters and stakeholders for its delayed and ineffective interventions, causing concern among stakeholders and victims of disasters. He said the House is also concerned that NEMA […]