The Nigerian Senate has taken a major step toward green mobility by passing the second reading of a bill aimed at supporting the adoption and production of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country. The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, proposes a comprehensive framework to guide the nation’s gradual transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles…
The Edo State House of Assembly has condemned a violent operation by the Nigerian Army and the NDLEA in Ukpuje Community, Owan West LGA, which left one person dead and several injured on 27 October. During plenary on Tuesday in Benin, Speaker Chief Blessing Agbebaku called on Governor Monday Okpebholo and the state police commissioner…
Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber has urged oil and gas companies operating in Imo State to comply with key provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, citing widespread breaches of local content and host community development obligations. The call came after a motion of urgent national importance was raised by Rep. Chike Okafor, representing Ehime…
Lawmakers in Benue State have confirmed four more commissioner nominees to join Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration, strengthening his cabinet formation three weeks after the previous council was dissolved. Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh announced the approvals during Friday’s plenary in Makurdi. All four nominees were former members of the state executive council and were confirmed without rigorous…
Labour Party lawmakers representing Anambra State in Nigeria’s National Assembly have accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration of attempting to sweep under the carpet the assault of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member by members of the state vigilante group, Agunaechemba. The legislators – seven in total, including Senators Victor Umeh and Tony Nwoye…
Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a legal battle to unseat four federal lawmakers from Osun State who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In applications filed at the Federal High Court, the PDP asked for the removal of Senators Francis Fadahunsi and Olubiyi Fadeyi, and Reps Omirin Olusanya and Taofeek…
The 25 lawmakers representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Osun State House of Assembly have strongly denied rumours suggesting they are planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing the media in Osogbo on Wednesday, Speaker Wale Egbedun described the speculation as baseless and politically motivated, assuring the public of the…
Nigeria’s House Committee on Petroleum Downstream has rejected public petitions seeking the removal of Mr Farouk Ahmed, head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), citing strong institutional performance under his watch. At a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, Committee Chair Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere emphasised that after a thorough assessment…
Nigeria’s Senate has granted an extension for the implementation of capital expenditures in the 2024 national budget, shifting the deadline from 30 June to 31 December 2025 to allow for the completion of critical infrastructure and public service projects. The bill amending the 2024 Appropriation Act was passed during Tuesday’s plenary session after being read…
Nigeria’s Senate has urged the federal government to launch a thorough investigation into the recent catastrophic flood in Mokwa, Niger State, and to take broader action against recurring flood disasters nationwide. The resolution came during plenary on Tuesday, following a motion introduced by Senator Peter Jiya and co-sponsored by more than 20 senators. The lawmakers…
