On the occasion of Good Friday, the House of Representatives acknowledges this solemn observance. The House encourages a period of quiet reflection and thoughtful consideration as the nation continues to pursue unity and shared progress
The House of Representatives held plenary on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON. The House passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill totalling ₦68.3 trillion and approved an amendment extending the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026. Lawmakers also approved external financing arrangements, including a $5…
The partisan composition of the House of Representatives recorded another notable shift on Tuesday as party representation in the Green Chamber expanded to nine political parties, following fresh defections formally announced during plenary. In the latest wave, thirty Honourable Members notified the House of changes in their political affiliation, citing leadership crises, factional disputes, and internal organisational challenges within their…
Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – The House of Representatives has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill totalling ₦68,303,309,818,667 (Sixty-Eight Trillion, Three Hundred and Three Billion, Three Hundred and Nine Million, Eight Hundred and Eighteen Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty-Seven Naira), representing an increase of approximately ₦10 trillion from the initial proposal presented in December 2025. The passage followed…
The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, outlining a robust legislative programme as the Third Session of the 10th National Assembly progresses. The full Order Paper, detailing the legislative business scheduled for the day, is attached.
Abuja, FCT | Thursday, March 19, 2026 – The House of Representatives extends warm congratulations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, following the completion of Ramadan, a sacred month of disciplined fasting from dawn to dusk, devoted to prayer, reflection, and charity. Eid-el-Fitr signifies the conclusion of this spiritual observance and a renewal of faith. It…
#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 The House of Representatives on Thursday recorded significant legislative outputs as several key bills were debated and read for the Second Time, signalling progress across critical sectors including public finance, agriculture, professional regulation, and national security. Among the bills presented for debate was the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Appropriation Bill, 2026, which seeks to authorise…
#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 The House of Representatives has passed two significant legislative proposals at Third Reading, marking the final stage of consideration for both bills. Among the bills passed was the Federal Polytechnic Act (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to review and strengthen the functions of polytechnics in Nigeria, enhancing their capacity to deliver technical and vocational education in…
During plenary proceedings on March 11 and 12, 2026, the House of Representatives formally received notification of a fresh wave of partisan realignments. Seventeen Members announced their defection from their respective political parties to new platforms, citing leadership crises and internal divisions within the parties that sponsored their election to the House. A development that brings the total number of…
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the House of Representatives constituted an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the establishment, funding, and operations of the Museum of West African Arts, Benin City. Chairman: Rep. Olumide Osoba (APC, Ogun) This move reinforces the House’s commitment to robust oversight, safeguarding public investments, and ensuring national cultural projects deliver real value.
