FG commences review of Factories Act 2004
The Federal Government says it has commenced the process of reviewing the obsolete subsidiary regulations of the Factories Act, 2004. Dr Yerima Tarfa, Permanent Secretary, […]
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EU, UNODC strengthen criminal justice response to terrorism in Nigeria
… Launch User’s Guide to Terrorism Prevention Act By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, working in close partnership with […]
The hollow rituals of democracy, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Sometime in 1996, my good friend, the late Abidina Coomassie, published a book, Political Opportunism, in which he primarily excoriated the political enemies […]
Internal Democracy in Political Parties and Prospects for New Nigeria
By Salihu Moh. LukmanProgressive Governors ForumAbuja On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, the Nigerian Senate passed the electoral amendment bill, which among others approved electronic transmission […]
Ex-Presidential aspirant, Osifo, extols Electoral Act amendment by NASS
Mr Stanley Osifo, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, has extolled the amendment of the Electoral Act by the National Assembly. Osifo, who […]
Electronic transmission of election results: Senate has returned power to people–Rights group
The Centre for Human and Socioeconomic Rights (CHSR) says the Senate has returned power to the people with the passage of electronic transmission of elections’ […]
Uzodimma advocates establishment of special fund, review of revenue sharing formula
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has called for the establishment of special fund to compensate the South-East, as a result of the devastation of the […]
UPDATE: Senate makes U-Turn, allows INEC to determine mode of transmission of election results
…approves direct primaries for political parties By Haruna Salami The Senate has taken a dramatic U-Turn on its earlier position of subjecting the Independent […]
MDAs must be made to generate N1trn annually to fund budget – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly would mount more pressure on revenue generating agencies to ensure that they remit […]
2023: No more excuses, youth participation now a must – Bello
As the 2023 general elections approach, Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has enjoined Nigerian youths to refrain from making excuses, urging them to make concrete […]
[email protected]: God’s plan for Nigeria will not fail – PFN
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) says God’s plan for Nigeria will not fail, despite challenges. PFN said that, with the position of the country […]
FEC approves 14 days paternity leave for public servants
By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the introduction of 14 days paternity leave for public servants in the new Public Service […]
RMAFC to begin public hearing on revenue sharing formula Oct. 3 –Chairman
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it will begin public hearings on the review of the revenue sharing formula on Oct. 3, […]
Electoral Bill Harmonisation: CSOs seek adoption of Senate version of Clause 43
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room has called for the adoption of the Senate version of Clause 43, which recognizes voting devices […]
Electoral Act: Saraki urges NASS Panel to act in National Interest
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised members of the Joint Conference Committee of the National Assembly to move fast in considering the […]
Reps seek amendment of power sector reform Act 2005, to create renewable energy agency
The House of Representatives on Thursday in Abuja moved to amend the Power sector reform Act of 2005, to strengthen the sector for efficient service […]
Biden administration slashes use of climate-warming gas by 85%
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday finalised a rule that will slash the use of a potent climate-warming gas commonly used in refrigerators and […]
AfCFTA: Chamber seeks single Africa passport, free visa
The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) has called for a single Africa passport and free visa to ensure success of the Africa Continental Free […]
Buhari proposes Administrative Structure Amendments to PIA 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly on proposed Administrative Structure Amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special […]
Electoral Forum will deepen understanding of democratic process – Olukoshi
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum recently launched by ‘The Electoral Hub’ will deepen understanding of the electoral process in Nigeria. The Chairman of the […]
Revenue Allocation: Okowa tasks NASS on true federalism, RMAFC independence
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged the National Assembly to enshrine true federalism and independence of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in […]
FG to intensify massive awareness on Ozone layer protection
The Federal Government on Thursday expressed commitment to intensify efforts in creating massive awareness on importance of ozone layer protection through effective collaboration with relevant […]
NAN MD seeks amendment of agency’s 45-year-old Act
Mr Buki Ponle, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has appealed to the National Assembly to amend the Act establishing the agency. […]
2023 elections: How to make women participate actively – Barr Rhoda Tyoden
Barrister Rhoda Tyoden, National President of the International Federation of Women Layers, FIDA, Nigeria Chapter speaks on the case for women in politics and Public […]
How to address emerging security threats -Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that all efforts must be made to articulate a political, economic, military and […]