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Reps order suspension of COVID-19 loan deductions

The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, NIRSAL Microfinance Bank, and the Federal Ministry of Finance to immediately suspend all deductions on COVID-19 intervention loans and grant total waivers for outstanding loans owed by vulnerable households and micro-businesses. The directive followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Saidu Musa […]

Finance

Tinubu submits 2026-2028 MTEF to Reps

President Bola Tinubu has submitted the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper to the House of Representatives, seeking the legislature’s approval. During Wednesday’s plenary, the letter from Tinubu was read by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the session, urging lawmakers to consider the documents promptly. “It is with pleasure that I […]

Reps proposes bill to ensure timely salary payments
Finance

Reps summon finance, budget ministers over poor budget implementation

The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Mr. Atiku Bagudu, over concerns regarding poor budget implementation. The summoning took place after a meeting held on Tuesday. The House held a closed-door session with both Ministers, as well as the Accountant-General of […]

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Reps probe banks over ‘illegal deductions’

The House of Representatives on Tuesday leveled a significant accusation against commercial banks, alleging they were perpetrating illegal acts by deducting inexplicable monies from customers without making the required remittances. This serious claim was made during an investigative panel held in Abuja. The allegation was brought forth by Rep. Kelechi Nwogu, who serves as the […]

Policy and Regulations

Reps pass bill to protect children from online abuse

A Bill for an Act to provide for the enactment of Child Online Access Protection and other Issues of Online Violence Against the Nigerian Child has successfully passed its third reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, which was sponsored by Rep. Olumide Osoba (APC-Ogun) and Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos), received a majority vote […]

Oil and Gas

Reps demand details on EFCC crude oil seizures

The House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee on the Implementation and Oversight of the Naira-for-Crude-Oil Policy has demanded that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission provide comprehensive details on crude oil seizures, sales, and disposal conducted under its supervision. The directive was issued by the Chairman of the committee, Rep. Emerengwa Sunday, during the resumption of […]

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Reps summon water minister, others over delayed power project

The House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditures from 2007 to 2024 has issued a summons to the Minister of Water Resources, heads of key water management agencies, and signatories involved in the 2005 concession agreement for the 40MW Dadin-Kowa hydropower project. The summons was issued on Wednesday by the […]

The West African Examination Council announced that some examination malpractices are the fault of questionable supervisors who leak exam questions to criminals.
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WAEC shifts CBT WASSCE unveiling to 2027

The West African Examinations Council has postponed the commencement of its computer-based testing version of the WASSCE to 2027, following a directive issued by the National House of Representatives to shift the conduct. Recall, WAEC had announced it would commence the comprehensive adoption of the CBT examination system from the 2026 WASSCE. However, the council […]

Policy and Regulations

Reps seek legal protection, better welfare for aged people

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has advocated for the provision of stronger legal protection and improved welfare incentives for the elderly population in Nigeria. Speaking through the Chief Whip of the House, Usman Kumo, he called upon the Federal Government to adopt global best practices in the care of senior citizens. […]

Policy and Regulations

Reps investigate Benin museum over foreign control allegations

The House of Representatives on Tuesday initiated an investigation into the establishment, funding, and governance framework of the Museum of West African Art located in Benin City, Edo State. This action was prompted by growing concerns that the new cultural complex might be operating under arrangements that afford undue influence to foreign and private interests. […]

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Reps suspend 2026 WASSCE CBT plan

The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council to immediately suspend the planned start of Computer-Based Testing for the 2026 examination. The House also urged the Ministry of Education, in partnership with state governments, to ensure that the 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 budgets include provisions […]