Tag: Reps
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Reps summon CBN Governor over alleged revenue leakages
The House of Representatives Public Account Committee (PAC) has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it on or before Tuesday, March 5, or face arrest warrant. Rep. Bamidele Salam, the chairman of the committee said this in Abuja
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Deputy Speaker, Kalu hails Senate for passing South East Development Commission Bill
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed gratitude to the Senate for passing the Bill seeking the establishment of South East Development Commission (SEDC). The proposed legislation sponsored by Kalu was passed by the Senate on Thursday, after considering and adopting its clauses at the Committee of…
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Reps to investigate NDDC over alleged abandoned shoreline project in Bayelsa
The House of Representatives has mandated the Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to liaise with NDDC to investigate alleged mismanagement and abandonment of the Amassoma Community Shoreline Protection Project in Bayelsa.
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Shift to Parliamentary system Bill: It will stimulate Nigerians in all walks of life-Pa Bisi Akande+Photos
… it’s a Nigerian Bill-Caucus leader, Chinda Frontline politician and former Governor of Osun State, and a chieftain of the ruling party, APC, Pa Bisi Akande has said the proposed shift to Parliamentary system of government by 60 members of the House of Representatives will stimulate Nigerians from all walks of life. Speaking when the…
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Consult before altering customs exchange rates, Reps tell Finance ministry, CBN
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to provide adequate notice to stakeholders in maritime industry/general public before altering customs exchange rates. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Leke Abejide (ADC-Kogi) during plenary in Abuja on Thursday.
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Reps task IG on implementation of community policing
The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to fully implement community policing as outlined in section 15 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020. The call followed the adoption of Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised by Rep. Asama Ago (LP-Plateau) at plenary on Thursday.
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Reps move to stop sports betting
The House of Representatives has resolved to stop sports betting in the country and urged the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to comply with the Lottery Regulatory Commission Act, 2005.
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60 Reps want return to parliamentary system by 2031
Sixty lawmakers at the House of Representatives, have begun moves to return Nigeria to a parliamentary system by 2031, by amending the 199 constitution.
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Implement Container Security Initiative, CSI, Hon Nnaji urges NPA
The Chairman House of Representatives” Committee on Ports and Harbour, Honourable Nnolim Nnaji has stressed the need for the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) to strive to attain container security initiative, (CSI” compliance status, saying, “that way our nation’s ports can compete favourably amongst the leading ports in the world in line with international Best practices”…
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Reps hail Super Eagles performance at 2023 AFCON
The House of Representatives has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for clinching the silver prize at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the fifth time.