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Reps order customs to halt controversial import levy collection

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Customs Service to stop collecting the Comprehensive Import Suspension Scheme levy effective June 30, 2025. The directive was issued by the Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, during a budget session in Abuja reviewing the 2024 N6.11 trillion performance and defending […]

Reps proposes bill to ensure timely salary payments
Maritime

Reps pledge to reform outdated maritime laws

The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration, has committed to providing full legislative support to modernize maritime laws and increase Indigenous vessel ownership. The pledge was made by the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Uduak Odudoh, during an oversight visit to the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre in Kirikiri, Lagos, on […]

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Reps recovers additional $14.2m from oil, gas firms

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has recovered an additional $14.2 million (₦21.4 billion) from four oil and gas companies as part of its ongoing investigation into financial discrepancies in the sector. This follows an earlier announcement on March 16, 2025, when the committee recovered $19.24 million (₦28.7 billion) from two companies—Chorus Energy Limited […]

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Reps launch probe into ₦1.24tn Sukuk road projects 

The House of Representatives has launched a probe into Sukuk-backed road projects valued at ₦1.24 trillion from 2017 to 2024. The House resolution came after adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Jonathan Gbefwi, a lawmaker from Nasarawa. As of December 2024, data from the Securities and Exchange Commission estimates this amount at […]

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Reps urge NCC to block pornographic websites nationwide

The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission to direct Internet Service Providers to block access to websites hosting obscene and pornographic content. The call followed the adoption of a motion by Dalhatu Tafoki (APC-Katsina) during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. While presenting the motion, Mr. Tafoki stated that cyber pornography is rapidly […]

Reps adopt tax reforms, retains VAT at 7.5%
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Reps order NUPRC to disclose oil production, crude sales details

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to disclose details of oil production, crude sales, and other upstream petroleum activities in the country. This directive was issued during a joint session of the House Committees on Finance and National Planning at an interactive session with key agencies in Abuja on […]

Reps adopt tax reforms, retains VAT at 7.5%
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Reps probes customs over smuggling, brutality, alleged complicity

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the Nigeria Customs Service operations, focusing on smuggling, alleged complicity, and incidents of brutality. The resolution follows a motion moved by Hon. Sesi Whingan, citing Section 4 (b, e, and f) of the NCS Act, 2023, which tasks Customs with revenue collection, smuggling prevention, and ensuring border […]

Reps proposes bill to ensure timely salary payments
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Reps order NIMASA, NIWA to strengthen waterway safety regulations

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and the National Inland Waterways Authority to strengthen enforcement of safety regulations on Nigeria’s waterways. The lawmakers also called for a detailed investigation into recent boat accidents to enhance maritime safety measures in the country. The House of Representatives passed the resolution […]

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Reps to invite CBN, Banks over unverified POS operators

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to summon the Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and CEOs of commercial banks to address the challenges arising from the lack of proper documentation of Point of Sale users nationwide. This decision followed a motion sponsored by John Okafor, representing Ehime/Mbano/Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency, Imo State, during the plenary […]

Reps adopt tax reforms, retains VAT at 7.5%
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Reps to probe alleged ₦8.4tn withheld by NNPCL

The House of Representatives has directed its Committees on Finance, and Petroleum to investigate claims from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Responsibility Commission. These reports allege that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited withheld ₦8.48 trillion as purported subsidies for petrol. The House further stated that “the investigation will address the NEITI report stating […]

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Rep advocates local refiners inclusion in petroleum production

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to create a comprehensive blueprint for the inclusion of indigenous refiners in the nation’s petroleum production value chain. This resolution emerged following the adoption of a motion advocating for reforms and better regulation within the Nigerian petroleum sector, emphasizing the integration of artisanal refiners, according to […]

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Reps call for reversal of petrol, cooking gas price hikes

The House of Representatives has intervened in the recent increase in pump prices for petroleum products, calling for the immediate reversal of the pricr hikes in petrol and cooking gas. This follows a motion led by Deputy Minority Leader Aliyu Madaki and supported by 111 members, according to Channels News. The lawmakers expressed concerns that […]

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