Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 -The House of Representatives has facilitated the enrollment of members of its Press Corps into the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS). This initiative represents a landmark step toward strengthening institutional capacity and advancing the welfare of parliamentary correspondents, marking a first-of-its-kind intervention within Nigeria’s parliamentary system. Under the one-year insurance package,…
Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 -The House of Representatives hereby informs Honourable Members, stakeholders, and the general public that plenary, earlier scheduled to resume on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, has been rescheduled. This development was conveyed through an Internal Memorandum issued on Monday, February 23, 2026, by the Acting Clerk of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ibrahim Sidi,…
Today, civil society organisations in a joint press conference expressed their dissatisfaction with the conclusion of the recent electoral reform process. In attendance was the spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, who tried to respond to questions raised by Civil Society Actors, the Media and concerned citizens. @cemesoofficial @_thekukahcentre @ipc_ng @electher_ng @womenfund_official @taf__africa
Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 -The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022 and Enact the Electoral Act, 2026 to Regulate the Conduct of Federal, State, and Area Council Elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and for Related Matters (HB. 2479). The passage of the…
Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – The House of Representatives has received with concern reports regarding the alleged use of tear gas against protesters who assembled at the National Assembly to express their views on a number of topical national issues currently before the Parliament. The House unequivocally recognises that the right to peaceful and lawful assembly is…
Abuja, Nigeria | Friday, February 13, 2026 – The House of Representatives will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to review matters arising from the recent announcement of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was conveyed to Honourable Members through an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the…
DID YOU KNOW? The House of Representatives operates seven Special Committees that keep the Green Chamber functioning smoothly. From managing legislative business and member conduct to reviewing petitions, overseeing public funds, and coordinating communications with the public, these Committees ensure the House works effectively, transparently, and in the public interest. Swipe to meet the seven Special Committees; and see how…
Abuja, Nigeria | Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Following on the earlier release on this subject, the House of Representatives has announced a review of the constitution of the Conference Committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. This review is aimed at strengthening the Committee’s capacity to harmonise areas of difference between the versions of the Bill passed by both…
Abuja, Nigeria | Thursday, February 5, 2026 — The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan Conference Committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, in accordance with legislative procedure for harmonising areas of difference between the versions of the Bill passed by both Chambers of the National Assembly. This development is contained in an internal correspondence dated Wednesday, February 4,…
