Tag: Yakubu Dogara
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Why I support restructuring – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has expressed support for auditing and restructuring the existing federal system to give a sense of belonging to all Nigerians. He said that for true federalism to be achieved in Nigeria, a unique system of federalism that best suits Nigerian people and the local circumstances in…
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Why social unrest looms large in Nigeria – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has attributed lack of opportunities as a contributory factor to social unrest in Nigeria. The Speaker made this known while receiving a delegation from the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria in his office. He said the inability of many young, talented and gifted Nigerians to…
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How banking practices stifle business growth in Nigeria – Speaker Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has called for action to be taken concerning prevalent banking practices which have adverse effects on business growth and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of a book on banking reforms by a member of the House of Representatives Dr. Bode Ayorinde, representing Owo/Ose Federal…
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Technological advancement key to ending youth unemployment – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has said that Nigeria cannot expect to excel as a nation if it does not match words with action in science and technology development. While pledging the commitment of the House to supporting the growth of science in the country, he added that it is innovation…
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International Women’s Day: Reps commit to push for women’s progress
As the world marks the 2018 International Women’s Day, speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has assured Nigerian women of the commitment of the House of Representatives in ensuring that goals targeted at women’s empowerment and inclusion are actualized. In a statement issued to commemorate the 2018 International Women’s Day, the speaker…
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#DapchiGirls: Stop the blame game, Dogara tells Army, Police
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has asked security agencies to take responsibility for failing to stop the abduction of 110 schoolgirls in Dapchi, Yobe State, adding that the buck passing between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force is unacceptable. In a press statement, Hon Dogara said rather than…
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Reps to test run e-voting in proceedings after SE dev. bill commotion
The House of Representatives may commence a test-run of e-voting method in its legislative procedures. Deputy Majority Whip of the house, Mr Pally Iriase (Edo-APC) gave the hint while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja after the chamber’s plenary. The resolution of the resolution to adopt e-voting ostensibly stemmed from the controversy that trailed…
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NASS committed to making laws to improve business environment – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has assured that the National Assembly will act on legislations that will improve Nigeria’s business environment. Dogara gave the assurance on Monday in his remarks at the one year anniversary of National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER) in Abuja. He commended NASSBER for the successes…
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We appreciate your commitment to deepening our democracy, Dogara tells EU
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara has commended the European Union (EU)’s decision to include Nigeria among the seven countries that makes up its new commission. The Speaker spoke on Monday when he received the delegation from the EU parliament at the National Assembly on Monday. According to the…
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Jibrin again: Reveals ‘Axis of Evil’ in National Assembly
Embattled Nigerian federal lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has revealed ‘Axis of Evil’ in the country’s National Assembly, stressing that there are propaganda being peddled around against him. The lawmaker took to his twitter handle on New Year’s eve to make certain revelations, while demonstrating readiness to fight budget fraud. “The propaganda spread around against me by…