UNICEF urges Zamfara gov’t to budget for child development
The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF), on Wednesday urged stakeholders in Zamfara to develop new concept of budget process that would influence public finance investment […]
Legislative
Bill for offices of Auditors-General, Audit Service Commission passes 2nd second reading at Benue Assembly
A Bill seeking to establish offices of the Auditors-General and Audit Service Commission has passed second reading at the Benue House of Assembly. Leading debate […]
APC mourns Risikat Adegeye, ex-Lagos Assembly lawmaker
The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the immediate family of Ms Risikat Adegeye, who died on Tuesday at 62.Late Adegeye […]
Legislature: El Rufai advocates financial autonomy, sends bills to KDHA
Governor Nasir El Rufai has submitted a bill to Kaduna State House of Assembly to ensure autonomy of the legislative arm of government, to enable […]
‘Nigerian law enforcement system, aiding impunity of human traffickers’ – House of Rep Committee Chair, Akande-Sadipe
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has berated the Nigerian law enforcement agencies, the Police Force and the weak Judicial […]
‘KDSG tops financial management, transparency rating’ – Official
Kaduna State Government has been ranked as the first subnational in terms of financial management and transparency in public finance management in the country, for […]
Echoes of K.O. Mbadiwe, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has raised an issue that appears to have escaped us as we labour to explain to ourselves why […]
CISLAC calls for adoption, implementation of national action plan on business, human rights
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for the adoption and implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and […]
Kebbi Assembly pledges harmonious relationship with Executive
The Kebbi House of Assembly says it will maintain the cordial relationship existing between the legislature and executive to fast-track development in the state.The New […]
Stakeholders demand constitutional timelines for budget, fiscal act amendment
Stakeholders have called on the National Assembly to ensure that there are definitive timelines for passage of and assent to the annual budget in order […]
El-Rufai: Ahmed Joda ‘was a leading light and visionary’
The Kaduna State Government has sent a message of condolence to the family of late elder statesman Alhaji Ahmed Joda. Governor Nasir El-Rufai described Alhaji […]
NASS to pass SERVICOM bill soon, says coordinator
Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli, National Coordinator, SERVICOM, says the National Assembly will soon pass the bill backing the activities of Service Compact with all Nigerians (SERVICOM) […]
Kaduna Assembly lifts suspension of former deputy speaker
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension of its former deputy speaker, Alhaji Muktar Isa-Hazo, member representing Basawa constituency. Isa-Hazo and three […]
KDSG redeploys Solicitor General as Deputy Chief of Staff
Kaduna State Government has redeployed the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Justice, Mr Chris Umar to the position of Deputy Chief of […]
CLEEN Foundation receives grant to deepen advocacy on police reforms, others
By Chimezie Godfrey The CLEEN Foundation has received grant to deepen and fast-track its advocacy on ethnic justice and police reforms in Nigeria. This is […]
Ikorodu LG inaugurates 6th legislative arm
The sixth legislative arm of Ikorodu Local Government in Lagos State was inaugurated on Tuesday by the council Chairman, Mr Wasiu Adesina. Speaking during the […]
Senate President felicitates with Omo-Agege at 58
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, as he marks his 58th birthday on Aug. 3. Lawan’s […]
FG to acquire central monitoring system for Nigeria gaming industry
The Federal Government will soon acquire a central monitoring system (CMS) for the country’s gaming industry for better performance and enhanced revenue generation. The Minister […]
Lauretta Onochie As Metaphor, By Azu Ishiekwene
The refusal of the Senate to confirm Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominee as national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is a […]
Police arrest alleged mastermind of Haiti president’s murder
Haiti’s national police on Sunday announced the arrest of the suspected mastermind in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. A Haitian doctor living in the […]
CISLAC condemns ‘unlawful’ suspension of Kano Public Complaints Chairman
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the suspension of theKano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, […]
DPR lists ways to fortify Nigeria oil, gas sector
The Department of Petroleum Resources( DPR) has listed five ways to fortify the Nigerian oil and gas sector for economic stability and growth. The Director […]
PIB: Nigeria oil industry will become globally competitive — Rep
A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has said that the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will engender global competitiveness […]
CISLAC commends NASS for passing PIB
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy, (CISLAC) has commended the National Assembly for passing the Petroleum Industry Bill(PIB). Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, Executive Director, CISLAC and Head […]
PIB: CISLAC commends NASS, advises Buhari
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy, CISLAC has commended the two chambers of the National Assembly in the 9th Assembly for making a mark by passing […]