The Senate plenary on Tuesday saw a heated confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (SDP, Nasarawa West) over claims regarding the operational status of the Port Harcourt refinery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had announced last week that the refinery had resumed operations. However, … Read more
The House of Representatives has indefinitely postponed discussions on the contentious Tax Reform Bills, bowing to mounting opposition from the governors of Nigeria’s 19 northern states and their legislative allies. The Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, confirmed the suspension in a memo issued on November 30, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has identified poor timing as a key factor contributing to opposition against the proposed tax reform bills. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, Ndume acknowledged that while the bill could have good potential, introducing it at this time would be problematic due to the current public … Read more
There was mild drama at the National Assembly on Wednesday as the Senate debated the admittance of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team into the chamber to discuss the proposed Tax Reform Bills. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), moved to suspend Order 12, which restricts access to plenary, to allow tax experts, consultants, … Read more
Heated Debate In Senate Over New Ranching Regulation Bill. Senator Titus Tartenger Zam sponsored the bill to regulate cattle rearing and ranching nationwide. The bill faced strong opposition from Senators Danjuma Goje and Adamu Aliero. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a heated debate erupted on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday following the passage … Read more