Tag: Reps
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Reps issue arrest warrant on 3 FCDA officials
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has issued a warrant of arrest on the Executive Secretary of Federal Capital Development Authority (FCTA), Mr Richard Dauda, over alleged breach of building code in the territory. The committee also called for the arrest of Director, Department of Development Control (FCTA), Mr Muktar
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Inclusion: NASS urged to prioritise special legislative seats for women
In a significant effort to promote gender inclusion in governance, more Nigerians are supporting the seat reservation bill for women in parliament, urging the National Assembly (NASS) to pass it expeditiously. Experts, gender advocates, and citizens made the demand during a radio programme, PUBLIC CONSCIENCE, produced by the Progressive Impact Organization for Community Development, PRIMORG,…
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Suspend increase in ATM withdrawal charges – Reps to CBN
The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its directive increasing ATM withdrawal charges. This resolution was taken as a result of a motion on urgent national importance moved by Rep. Marcus
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Women’s Day: Nigerian women, a driving force in socio-economic growth – Speaker Abbas
…declares cash gifts for Women’s Policy Lab winners …as House honours late Deputy Chief Whip, Onanuga The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has, again, restated the significant contributions of women to Nigeria, describing them as a deriving force in the socio-economic growth of the country. For this, Speaker…
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Reps to investigate investment in 500,000 housing units by Family Home Fund
The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to probe the Family Homes Funds Limited over the 500,000 units Housing Scheme funded by the federal government. This was sequel to a motion noved by Esosa Iyawe (APC, Edo) adopted at plenary by the House. In the early life of the current Assembly a committee was set…
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Reps constitutional C’ttee extends deadline for submission of memoranda on State creation, LGAs
House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended) has announced the extension of the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local governments in Nigeria. According to a circular signed by the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Review…
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House of Reps to investigate Osun LG crisis
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the Osun local government crisis which has claimed no fewer than six lives in the state. NAN reports that the resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP-Osun) and nine other members from the state at plenary on Wednesday.
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PDP still viable opposition, says Reps Minority Leader
The Minority Leader in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, has said that in spite the recent defection of two of PDP lawmakers to the ruling APC, the party still remains a viable opposition in the country. Chinda told newsmen in Abuja on Thursday that the party was just in a ‘phase of interest…
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Rep raises concerns over tax reform bill
Rep. Ahmed Jaha (APC–Borno) has raised concerns about certain provisions in the Tax Reform Bill that need to be addressed before it becomes law.
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Reps threaten to arrest NIMC D-G
The House of Representatives has threatened to order the arrest of the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Bisoye Coker-Odusote.