In a renewed drive to strengthen accountability, transparency, and sectoral performance, the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, constituted a series of Ad Hoc Committees to investigate and evaluate critical national concerns. This development underscores Parliament’s proactive approach to addressing key issues affecting Nigerians while deepening legislative oversight and enhancing institutional efficiency. The new Ad Hoc Committees span…
– NIDRes to address critical challenges in Diaspora communication, data management, and policy engagement Abuja, FCT | Saturday, October 25, 2025 – The House of Representatives through its Committee on Diaspora is set to host the Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance (NiSEDiG 2025) in collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). The event, themed “Legislative–Executive Partnership in Diaspora…
In another stride toward strengthening Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework, Members of the House of Representatives introduced a fresh set of transformative bills focused on public health, technology governance, and citizen protection. The new legislative proposals highlight Parliament’s continued drive to enhance welfare systems, promote innovation, and ensure safer communities through responsive and forward-thinking lawmaking. Key Bills Introduced: • Office…
The House of Representatives focused its session on adopting motions to initiate crucial legislative oversight, alongside passing key education Bills and advancing legislation centered on economic regulation and national security I. ACCOUNTABILITY MANDATES AND ECONOMIC REGULATION The session featured a robust discussion on economic fairness and consumer protection, translating into resolutions aimed at providing citizens with financial relief and legal…
Abuja, FCT | Thursday, October 23, 2025 – The House of Representatives is pleased to announce the release of the Order Paper for today’s legislative sitting, reflecting a robust and diverse agenda that underscores the 10th House’s commitment to responsive, reform-driven, and people-centred lawmaking. Today’s plenary will open with regular proceedings, including prayers, petitions, and matters of urgent public importance,…
The session at the House of Representatives this Wednesday, was marked by intensive legislative action to initiate oversight investigations, the passage of crucial education bills, and the advancement of legislation focused on fiscal clarity and national security. I. LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY MANDATES The session heavily focused on motions compelling accountability, with lawmakers initiating multiple investigations into critical national projects…
Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – The House of Representatives is pleased to announce the release of the Order Paper for legislative proceedings at the Green Chamber today, in furtherance of its commitment to transparency, legislative efficiency, and institutional accountability. Today’s plenary will feature the presentation of key reports, the consideration of several significant bills for second and…
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, advanced several critical legislative items covering institutional reform, fiscal discipline, and essential public safety and oversight mandates. I. ADVANCING STRUCTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS Legislative Reforms and Progression (A) A landmark achievement of the day was the passage of the Bill to establish the Nigerian Police Force Pension Board, alongside the Federal Medical Centre Bonny,…
Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – The House of Representatives has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary session, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and open legislative governance. Today’s legislative sitting features a comprehensive agenda reflecting the House’s constitutional responsibilities of lawmaking, oversight, and representation. Key highlights include: 1. Presentation of Bills: Twenty-three bills are scheduled…
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives convened in plenary to deliberate on a wide range of national issues spanning petitions, motions of urgent public importance, presentation and consideration of reports, and legislative progression. Public Petitions Three petitions from aggrieved citizens were presented before the House by: Rep. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi (LP, Lagos), Rep. Bappa Aliyu Misau (APC, Bauchi) and Rep.…
