The Nigerian Senate has formed a committee to address the unclear aspects of the widely debated Tax Reform Bills, with the goal of providing a comprehensive report before the public hearing on the legislation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the committee will be chaired by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South). The … Read more
The Senate has passed four tax reform bills for second reading during Thursday’s plenary session. Following the approval, Senate President Godswill Akpabio referred the bills to the Finance Committee, chaired by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), for further legislative work and a report back within six weeks. Before deliberating on the bills, the Senate … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly is poised to replace the current 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) with newly established Administrative Areas as part of a proposed bill aimed at enhancing governance and accountability in local administration. During a public hearing for the “Bill for a Law to Provide for the Local Government System, … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has postponed its public hearing on alleged sabotage within the petroleum industry initially set for September 10-12, 2024, the hearing will be rescheduled to facilitate further consultations with key stakeholders whose insights are crucial for a thorough investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate Leader and Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee on … Read more
The National Assembly has intervened in the controversy surrounding the Federal Government’s proposal to set an age limit of 18 years for students to sit for the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The proposal, announced by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has been met with widespread criticism from various quarters, … Read more
Hon. Victor Nwokolo, Chairman of the House Committee on Power, emphasized that electricity tariff increases must be fair and just. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated that higher tariffs under band A reduced the electricity subsidy from N3 trillion to N1 trillion. Nwokolo stressed that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) must follow regulatory due … Read more
The Federal Government has urged the National Assembly to consult widely on the Nigerian National Anthem Bill before passing it. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi criticized the expedited passage of the bill without sufficient stakeholder input. Fagbemi’s comments were made during a public hearing organized by the Senate Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes is preparing to enforce its constitutional powers against Binance Holdings Limited after the company failed to attend a public hearing. The hearing aimed to address allegations of terrorism financing, money laundering, tax evasion, and other illicit activities against the digital assets exchange operator … Read more
Transparency and accountability will be upheld in the conduct of the public hearing stage of the Control of Infectious Disease Bill, 2020. These were the words of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, while receiving some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at his office in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Speaking further, He said … Read more
The Senate today will conduct the highly anticipated public hearing on the anti-social media bill sponsored by Senator Musa Sani from Niger State. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, on Tuesday, November 20 last year for further legislative input. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, told the panel … Read more