#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The House of Representatives continued sittings on Wednesday, with proceedings marked by consideration of matters of urgent national importance, executive-legislative coordination, and collaboration on critical institutional reforms. At the commencement of the sitting, presided over by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the House was formally notified of the receipt of three letters…

House adopts decisive motions on banditry, communal violence, and boundary-related tensions

#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The House of Representatives at plenary took firm and decisive action to strengthen security across the federation by adopting three Matters of Urgent Public Importance, underscoring its commitment to national security, public order, and peaceful coexistence. The House initiated urgent interventions in the following areas: 1. Counter-banditry and humanitarian response: Addressing persistent banditry attacks in…

House Shares Agenda for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, outlining a robust and forward-looking legislative programme as the Third Session of the 10th National Assembly progresses. The full Order Paper, detailing the legislative business scheduled for consideration, is hereby attached for public information and stakeholder engagement.

#PlenaryHighlights: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The House of Representatives resumed its weekly sittings for the new legislative year on Tuesday on a solemn and reflective note. The plenary was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, who welcomed Honourable Members to the 2026 legislative year and urged a renewed commitment to unity, discipline, and legislative excellence. Following key announcements,…

CLARIFICATION ON CAUCUS-LED ACTIVITIES AND PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Abuja, Nigeria | Sunday, January 25,2026 — The House of Representatives has taken note of media reports claiming that the Minority Caucus constituted an ad hoc committee on Friday, January 2, 2026, to further examine the recently enacted tax laws, and that the said body has reportedly submitted an interim report. While the House recognises the legitimate role of the…

Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2026: House Honours the Courage and Sacrifice of Nigeria’s Armed Forces

Abuja, FCT | Thursday, January 15, 2026 – The House of Representatives joins all Nigerians in profound appreciation of the officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and solemn remembrance of those who have paid the supreme price in defence of our nation’s peace, unity, and sovereignty. On this Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, the House honours the…

Speaker Abbas Leads Transparency Drive as House Releases Four Tax Acts for Public Records

Abuja, FCT | Saturday, January 3, 2026 — The House of Representatives, under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has released the four tax reform Acts duly signed into law by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Nigerians for public record, verification, and…

New Year 2026: House of Representatives Celebrates Nigerians, Reaffirms Steadfast Service to the Nation

Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – The House of Representatives warmly extends New Year greetings to all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora as the nation steps into the year 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose, shared responsibility, and confidence in the future of our country. The dawn of a new year presents a timely opportunity…

Position of the House on Issues Surrounding the Tax Reform Laws

Abuja, FCT | Friday, December 26, 2025 – Recent public commentary has focused on the legislative process relating to the passage, presidential assent, and publication in the Official Gazette of the Federal Government of the following Acts: the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025; and the Nigeria…