MEMBERS of Nigeria's House of Representatives have rejected a bill that will allow citizens of the country to drag the government to court for failing to provide them with social welfare and other basic amenities.
Like many African countries, Nigeria fails to provide basic amenities such as healthcare, roads, schools,...
ALL Progressives Congress (APC) national leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has dismissed suggestions that he is totally incapacitated pointing out that he is healthy and is only undergoing physiotherapy in London.
Over recent weeks, numerous Nigerian politicians have been trooping to London to see Asiwaju Tinubu who is recovering...
MEMBERS of Nigeria's House of Representatives have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to designate the bandits terrorising large swathes of Nigeria as terrorists so they can be prosecuted under the Terrorism Prevention Act.
Of late, northwest Nigeria in particular has been plagued by bandits who go on killing sprees,...
MEMBERS of Nigeria's House of Representatives have begun debating a bill that will transfer the collection of value added tax (VAT) from the federal government to the 36 states of the federation.
Up until now, VAT has been paid into the federal coffers but in August, a high court issued an order restraining Nigeria's Federal...
LAWMAKERS in Nigeria's House of Representatives are contemplating passing a bill that will offer constitutional backing to regional security operations like Amotekun and Ebubeagu in a bid to address the growing insecurity plaguing the nation.
Over recent years, Nigeria has become one of the most insecure places on earth...
NIGERIA's House of Representatives is working on amending the National Health Act to enable hospitals offer free treatment for gunshot wounds as part of a comprehensive healthcare programme.
Speaking at the recent annual general and meeting of the West African College of Physicians in Abuja, House of Representatives speaker...
Ayo Akinfe
We will aim for annual double-digit economic growth between 2023 and 2030. If we enjoy 10% growth every year for a decade, it will increase Nigeria's GDP to over $1trn from the current $400bn. At the moment, over 90% of government revenue comes from crude oil exports. This soft underbelly makes Nigeria highly vulnerable to...
NIGERIA'S House of Representatives has begun the process of passing a law that will recognise security outfits like Amotekun and Ebube Agu created by states to complement the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in the effort to protect lives and property.
Over recent years, insecurity has become rife in Nigeria with terrorist sects,...
Ayo Akinfe
Our new constitution will scrap the immunity at both the federal and state levels for presidents, vice presidents, governors and their deputies
Anyone found guilty of embezzling anything in excess of N1m ($2,500) will receive a mandatory life prison sentence
The president must sell off all of the...
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly asking for its permission to borrow an extra $6.1bn from bilateral and multilateral financial organisations to fund the deficit in Nigeria's 2021 budget.
Although spared the worst health excesses of the Covid-19 virus, Nigeria has been hit hard by the economic...
