Cross Carpeting in the 10th Assembly

The House of Representatives, in its legislative sittings this week, confirms the formal transition of three key Members from the Minority Caucus to the Majority Caucus. Reps. Amos Daniel, Sagir Ibrahim Koki, and Abdulmumin Jibrin formally resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), respectively, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). With these…

House Shares Agenda for Thursday, November 13, 2025

The House of Representatives has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary sitting, in continuation of the Third Session of the 10th National Assembly. The document outlines a comprehensive legislative agenda that reinforces the House’s commitment to national development, institutional reforms, and fiscal accountability. Today’s plenary begins with messages and announcements, petitions, and matters of urgent public importance, before the…

House of Representatives Shares Agenda for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – The House of Representatives has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary sitting, in continuation of the Third Session of the 10th Assembly. The document outlines a comprehensive legislative agenda that reinforces the House’s commitment to national development, institutional reforms, and fiscal accountability. Commencement of Legislative Business Today’s plenary begins with messages,…

House Directs Health Ministry and Partners to Submit Grant Implementation Plans for Legislative Approval Before Fund Release

Abuja, FCT | Monday, November 10, 2025 – The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), Nigeria’s national coordination platform for Global Fund grants, to ensure that all principal recipients and implementing partners submit their implementation plans to the National Assembly for approval before any funds are released.…

House of Representatives Champions Push for E-Governance, End to Analogue Governance in Nigeria

Abuja, FCT | Monday, November 10, 2025 – The House of Representatives has reiterated its commitment to redefining how government operates and how citizens access services through the proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, stated this at a One-Day Joint Senate and House of Representatives Public Hearing…

House to Hold Joint Public Hearing on National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025

Abuja, FCT | Sunday, November 9, 2025 – The House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, is inviting all citizens and stakeholders to a Joint Public Hearing on the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025. Jointly convened by both committees, this hearing forms a vital part of the 10th…

House of Representatives to Hold Investigative Hearing on $4.6 Billion Global Health Grants to Nigeria

Abuja, FCT | Sunday, November 9, 2025 – The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Infectious Diseases, is set to hold an investigative hearing on the management of over $4.6 billion in grants received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and USAID since 2021 for the fight against infectious diseases and the strengthening of Resilient and Sustainable Systems for…

House Advances Constitutional Reforms, Institutional Strengthening, and Public Safety

In another impactful legislative week, Members of the House of Representatives introduced a new set of strategic and reform-focused bills, reaffirming the Green Chamber’s commitment to institutional renewal, public safety, and inclusive national development. This week’s proposals covered constitutional amendment, justice reform, public health, vocational empowerment, and citizen safety, reflecting the 10th Assembly’s proactive approach to governance and reform. Key…

House Condemns Attack on Convoy of Rep. Jafaru Mohammed Ali, Mourns Fallen Security Operatives

Abuja, Nigeria | Friday, November 7, 2025 — The House of Representatives has received with deep shock and strong condemnation the tragic news of an armed ambush on the convoy of Rep. Jafaru Mohammed Ali, Member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State. The attack occurred along the Lumma–Babanna Road on Tuesday, while the lawmaker was en route to Babanna…

House of Representatives Receives President’s N1.15 Trillion Borrowing Request, Refers to Committee for Scrutiny

Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – The House of Representatives on Wednesday received a request from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, seeking legislative approval to establish a One Trillion, One Hundred and Fifty Billion Naira (N1.15 Trillion) borrowing programme in the domestic debt market. The communication, titled “Request for the Approval of the National Assembly for a Borrowing…