#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.

#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 During Thursday’s plenary, the House of Representatives considered several Matters of Urgent Public Importance raised by Honourable Members, drawing national attention to pressing concerns relating to insecurity, higher education administration, and emerging public health risks. Following deliberations, the House adopted key resolutions aimed at strengthening government response and protecting affected communities. Benue Insecurity and Border…

#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 During Thursday’s legislative proceedings, the House of Representatives considered a series of motions on notice sponsored by Honourable Members, drawing attention to critical governance issues spanning territorial security, public safety preparedness, welfare of military personnel, and administrative efficiency within the nation’s tax system. The key motions include: Territorial Status of Eba Island The House is…

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.

The House of Representatives continued its legislative business with proceedings covering petitions from citizens, urgent security interventions, consideration of key bills, and oversight actions aimed at strengthening national institutions and infrastructure development. During the sitting, the House received two petitions from aggrieved citizens seeking legislative intervention on matters affecting their rights and interests, in line with parliamentary procedure. Lawmakers also…

#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 A key segment of Wednesday’s sitting at the House of Representatives was devoted to motions sponsored by Honourable Members, leading to the adoption of important resolutions addressing legislative procedure, national transport development, and public safety infrastructure. The key resolutions are: 1. Polytechnic Education: The House re-committed the Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the National…

#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The House of Representatives on Wednesday recorded further legislative progress as two important bills were read the Third Time and passed, advancing reforms in Nigeria’s electoral framework and strengthening specialised healthcare infrastructure. The House passed a Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2026 to expressly prohibit dual party membership, prescribe penalties for…

#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced two important legislative proposals as they scaled Second Reading, marking further progress in the development of Nigeria’s regulatory and economic framework. Among the bills debated was the Bitumen Development Commission of Nigeria Bill, which seeks to establish a legal and institutional framework to promote research, investment, exploration, production,…