PERISCOPE | Finance-Focused Committees (Part I) Behind every decision of the House of Representatives on fiscal governance lies the work of specialised Committees charged with oversight of revenue, public finance, and the nation’s economic governance architecture. This edition of Periscope highlights some of the Committees shaping Nigeria’s financial architecture through legislation, oversight, and policy scrutiny. Swipe to explore their mandates…
Ikole-Ekiti | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – The AỌA Constituency Office, the constituency outreach expression of Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Aare Afolabi Ogunlayi Ramadan Lecture, scheduled to hold by 10.00am on Saturday, March 14, 2026 (Ramadan 25, 1447 AH) at Oke Ayedun, Ajoni LCDA, Ekiti State. Now in its third edition, this lecture…
The National Assembly Chapel, Abuja, was on Sunday commissioned by Her Excellency, Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marking the fulfilment of a long-standing aspiration of the Christian community within Nigeria’s apex parliamentary institution. The Chapel represents years of sustained vision, voluntary sacrifice, and collective commitment by the Christian Legislators Fellowship across successive Assemblies. The…
Abuja, Nigeria | Saturday, February 28, 2026- The Christian Legislators Fellowship of the National Assembly announces the commissioning of the National Assembly Chapel, scheduled to take place on Sunday, 1st March 2026 at 2:00 PM within the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. This landmark occasion marks the fulfilment of a longstanding aspiration of the Christian community within the National Assembly to…
Today, I join family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating a distinguished colleague and patriotic leader, Rep. High Chief Dr. Philip Agbese, Deputy Spokesman of the Nigeria House of Representatives and Member representing Ado/Ogbadigbo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency, Benue State. Dr. Agbese has continued to demonstrate commitment to effective representation, strategic communication, and the strengthening of our legislative institution. His dedication to public…
On Monday, the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs organised a One-Day Capacity Building Programme on Strengthening Sectoral Policy Communication and Legislative Reporting on Nigeria’s Automotive Industry Development, in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and Tatito Leadership and Professional Development Academy. The programme was specifically designed for members of the House Press Corps and…
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…
