National Assembly Archives

Reps to investigate the delay in Trans-Saharan Natural Gas Pipeline project

Coronavirus : Reps want plenary suspended for two weeks

The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved that the National Assembly should suspend plenary for two weeks to enable the management to install facilities to screen...

Twitter suspension: Amicable solution in sight — Lai Mohammed

Politics5 years ago

Lai Mohammed denies being behind hate speech Bill

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has denied the allegation that he is behind the Hate Speech Bill at the National Assembly. Addressing...

Politics5 years ago

I was not elected to fight executive, says Gbajabiamila

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila says the 9th National Assembly is irrevocably committed to protecting the interests of the people through diligent...

DMO: Buhari submitted request for Medium Term External Borrowing Plan of $22.718bn

Economy5 years ago

DMO: Buhari submitted request for Medium Term External Borrowing Plan of $22.718bn

…Clarifies external debt, saying request not new*** The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Tuesday in Abuja clarified the public debt stock of the country, saying it...

National Assembly not a rubber stamp – Rep

Politics5 years ago

Forum tasks NASS on Electoral Act amendment

Forum of chairmen of Nigeria Political Parties (FCNPP), Kogi chapter, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the amendment of the Electoral Act...

Nigerians besiege NASS to protest bill on hate speech

Health and Safety5 years ago

Nigerians besiege NASS to protest bill on hate speech

…As Nigerian Army releases cleared 983 Boko Haram suspects*** Nigerians in significant figures on Wednesday besieged the National Assembly to protest and demand for withdrawal of...

Social Media Bill, threat to journalism, democracy — Kadaria

Communication5 years ago

Social Media Bill, threat to journalism, democracy — Kadaria

…As Buhari endorses 5G trial, directs Pantami to address challenges in telecoms sector*** A former British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Senior Producer, Kadaria Ahmed, on Monday said...

Sokoto Govt generates N41bn IGR in 3 years – Official

Politics5 years ago

Hate speech bill: Governors tell NASS to respect views of Nigerians

…Backs VAT hike*** The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has advised the National Assembly to hold public hearing on the hate speech bill before it to ensure...

War against corruption: NASS urges Nigerians to leverage on FOI Act, Whistle-blowing policy

Politics5 years ago

Federal Character: NASS to sanction MDAs for noncompliance

…As NJC approves appointment of 4 Supreme Court Justices, others*** Abubakar Kusada, Chairman House Committee on Federal Character says the National Assembly will sanction government Ministries,...

Reps urge FG to honour agreement with ASUU

Politics6 years ago

House of Reps urge MDAs to transmit signed, ratified International treaties to NASS within 2 weeks

The House of Representatives on Thursday urged Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to transmit all signed, ratified and Domesticated Treaties and other International Agreements to...