The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating the arbitrary rise of cement prices in the country has asked major producers in the industry to tender documents on cost production to justify the price of cement in the market.
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The House of Representatives has resolved to cut members’ salaries by 50 per cent for six months to support the Federal Government in providing succour to the citizenry over the current hardship in Nigeria.
A member of the House of Representatives representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, and Chairman House Committee on Sports, Ekene…
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement until all controversial…
Following its first reading, the Minority Leader of the house, Rep. Kingsley Chinda during debate on the general principles of the bill, expressed reservations about the propriety of accelerating passage of the bills.
“The abundant natural resources should have been a source of prosperity and development; rather, the host communities have suffered pollution and land degradation.
The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating the performance of the Public-Private Partnership Programme (PPP) and concessions has invited the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate.
The distribution of rice and grains by elected representatives in Nigeria has become a topic of concern and controversy in recent times. Allegations of corruption and mismanagement of public funds have plagued the political atmosphere, with one Honorable Member confessing that the Presidential Budget and Advisory Team directed the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to distribute large sums of money worth rice and grains to each House of Representatives member and Senator for distribution in their constituencies.
However, the legislators have failed to prioritize the needs of the people, instead focusing on extravagant projects and personal comforts. This misplaced focus and lack of sensitivity have left Nigerians disillusioned and struggling to survive.
The National Assembly (NASS), on Saturday, passed the 2024 budget of ₦28.77 trillion, thereby increasing the appropriation figure by ₦1.2 trillion against President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of ₦27.5 trillion.