The House of Representatives welcomes the new month with renewed commitment to serving the Nigerian people and strengthening our shared democratic journey. We remain focused on our constitutional duty to promote national stability and advance policies that improve the security, welfare, and opportunities of every Nigerian. May the month ahead bring progress, unity of purpose, and renewed hope for our…
#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, January 29, 2026 The House of Representatives on Thursday advanced the 2026 Appropriation Bill, as the proposed ₦58.47 trillion Federal Budget passed Second Reading, marking a significant step in shaping Nigeria’s fiscal framework and development priorities for the 2026 financial year. The Bill seeks to authorise the withdrawal of ₦58,472,628,944,759.00 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation…
The House of Representatives commenced Thursday’s plenary with a Valedictory Session in honour of Dr. Yahaya H. Dan Zaria, the Outgoing Clerk of the House of Representatives, in recognition of his distinguished service, dedication, and institutional leadership. In his remarks, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, commended Dr. Dan Zaria for serving the House with clarity, discipline, and…
#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, January 29, 2026 The House of Representatives at plenary took firm and decisive action to safeguard public welfare, strengthen food security, and promote accountability in the management of agricultural interventions by adopting three Matters of Urgent Public Importance, reaffirming its commitment to equity, national stability, and sustainable development. The House initiated urgent interventions in the following areas: Healthcare…
The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, outlining a substantive legislative programme as the Third Session of the 10th National Assembly continues. The full Order Paper, detailing the legislative business scheduled for the day, is attached.
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…
#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…
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.
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,…
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…
