The National Assembly has pledged continued legislative support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda, particularly initiatives focused on the economy, security and national development. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the commitment after leading a delegation of lawmakers to President Tinubu’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Akpabio said the legislature…
The National Assembly is set to expand public access to legislative information through the digitisation of parliamentary records and the translation of Nigerian laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba and other indigenous languages. Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Mr. Henry Nwawuba, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while declaring open the 2026…
The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval. Under Section 9 of the Constitution, at least 24 of the 36 state assemblies must approve a constitutional amendment before it can proceed to presidential assent….
President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional inconsistencies, drafting errors, and provisions that exceed statutory authority. The President’s decision, communicated in separate letters to the Senate and read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, affects the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Chartered Institute of…
In a landmark judgment, the Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion expenditure on vehicles and allowances for lawmakers was unlawful, citing violations of procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust. Justice Yellim Bogoro held that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles and N70 billion…
he Nigeria Democratic Congress has constituted a 20-member National Selection Committee to supervise the screening and selection of aspirants seeking governorship and National Assembly tickets ahead of the 2026 general elections. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, the committee was approved by the party’s National Leader following…
The Association of Dental Technologists of Nigeria (ADTN) has strongly opposed a proposed amendment to the law regulating dental technologists, warning that it could undermine professional autonomy and weaken the effectiveness of the regulatory framework. In a press statement signed by National President Eyarefe O. Stephen and General Secretary Comrade Haruna Jethro Joe, the association…
The National Assembly of Nigeria has again deferred the resumption of plenary sessions, shifting the date from Thursday, March 5 to Tuesday, March 10, 2026. In a notice circulated to senators and members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the leadership announced that plenary would now reconvene at 11:00 a.m. on the new date….
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice ANEEJ, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office FCDO, has successfully convened a high-level dialogue to harmonize Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework. This development is happening prior to the landmark of a public hearing at the National Assembly.The dialogue brought together Heads of the EFCC, ICPC, and…
The National Assembly has outlined major reforms in the Electoral Act 2026, including mandatory electronic transmission of results, compulsory use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), creation of a dedicated fund for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and stricter regulations for political parties. Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, explained that the reforms…
