Tag: Reps
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Reps task FMBN on provision of affordable houses
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating non remittance to the National Housing Fund (NHF) and utilisation of funds from 2011 to date Monday challenged the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to ensure that government workers and other Nigerians who subscribed to the National Housing Scheme have access to affordable and quality housing.…
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NUC, VCs deny bribery allegation against Reps C’ttee
The National Universities Commission (NUC) and Committee of Vice Chancellors (VCs) have denied bribery and extortion allegations against the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee probing job racketeering and mismanagement of IPPIS in MDAs. Prof. Chris Maiyaki, the acting Executive Secretary, NUC, and Prof. Isiah Tanko, the VC of University of Jo
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Abuse of tax incentives is economic sabotage – Speaker Abass
…. as Reps begin probe of violations The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, has said that abuse of tax incentives and waivers was an act of economic sabotage which must not be allowed to continue. Speaker Abbas stated this at the inauguration of the House Adhoc Committee investigating Allegations Of Abuse…
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IPPIS gives reasons for non-remittance of workers NHF contribution
Mr Emma Deko, the Director in Charge of Integrated Personnel Payroll and Information System (IPPIS) says shortage of cash-backing is responsible for non-remittance of workers contribution to National Housing Fund (NHF). Deko said this at the resume hearing of the House of Representatives ad hoc
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Job racketeering: Reps re-summon absentee MDAs, threaten to invoke legislative powers
The House of Representatives Ad hoc committee investigating alleged job racketeering and mismanagement of IPPIS by the agencies of Federal Government has re-summoned MDAs that refused to appear before it. The committee also threatened to invoke its legislative power to ensure compliance by the various MDAs.
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NHF: Reps summon AGF over non-remittance of workers contributions
…demand to know why there are disparities in various bodies contributory scheme The House of Representatives has summoned the Accountant General of the Federation to appear before it to explain why monies deducted from workers salaries are not remitted to the National Housing Fund. This was the resolution of the House Adhoc Committee investigating the…
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Again, deputy speaker, Kalu wins as Tribunal’s strikes out AA petition
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has welcomed the striking out of the purported petition against his election by the Action Alliance (AA) at the National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. Recall that on Tuesday, the tribunal also delivered a remarkable judgement on the…
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We’ll ensure women’s proper representation in governance – Speaker Abbas promises
…says 10th House to reintroduce gender bills, review constitution on women’s seats in parliament The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the 10th House would do everything within its powers to ensure women get proper representation in politics and governance. Speaker Abbas also stated that achieving improvement in women’s…
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Reps issue MDA’s final warning to appear before it
The House of Representatives has issued a final warning to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government who failed to appear before it. Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, the Chairman Ad hoc committee probing job racketeering
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HoR Member, Tunji-Ojo resigns from 10th House
The Federal lawmaker representing Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has resigned his membership of 10th House of Representatives, after accepting his nomination by President Bola Tinubu to serve as a Minister in his cabinet. Tunji-Ojo’s resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House…