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- 19 Sept 2025
Kalu Champions African Digital Trade Multilateralism
Benjamin Kalu, deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has emphasized the critical role of parliaments in promoting multilateralism through digital trade. Kalu, according to a statement by…
- 18 May 2021
Reps Move to Legalize Use of Indian Hemp in Nigeria
House of Representatives, is set to legalize the use of Indian Hemp in Nigeria, according to Benjamin Okezie Kalu, spokesperson of the lower chamber. Kalu made this known during a press conference on…
- 17 Nov 2023
Meta to Land 2 Submarine Cables in Nigeria
Meta is set to deploy two submarine cables, with landings scheduled in Lagos and Akwa Ibom by the end of November, according to Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general, National Information…
- 17 Feb 2021
House to Probe Alta Semper for Allegedly Obtaining Unlawful Waiver to Co-Own HealthPlus
The House of Representatives has directed an investigation into the legality of the operations of private equity firm, Alta Semper Capital UK (a.k.a Idi Holdings), as a part owner of popular retail…
- 29 Jun 2022
Reps Approve Special Bank for Entrepreneurs, SMEs
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish an Entrepreneurship Development Bank of Nigeria, with the aim of providing soft loans for small and…
- 30 May 2025
UK Minister for Africa Visits Nigeria to Deepen Strategic Partnership
The United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, has concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria, aimed at reinforcing the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership. He reaffirmed the UK…
- 20 Dec 2023
Reps Demand Quality Telecom Service Delivery for Nigerians
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure that registered telecom network providers provide quality communication services to Nigerians. The call…
- 28 Apr 2020
Reps to Probe Legality of Chinese Nationals in Nigeria for Repatriation
Members of the House of Representatives have resolved to investigate the legality of Chinese nationals living in Nigeria for possible repatriation back to their country. They made the resolution on…
- 18 Jul 2024
Reps to Donate 50% of Salaries to Fight Hunger
House of Representatives at a plenary session on Thursday pledged to give up 50 per cent of their salaries for six months to address the hunger across the country. During the session presided over by…
- 12 Dec 2025
Reps Passes Bill for Single Six-Year Tenure for CBN Governor, Deputies
House of Representatives yesterday passed second reading a bill seeking to introduce a single, non-renewable six-year tenure for the Governor and Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
- 19 Feb 2026
NITDA, HORSA Empower Lawmakers’ Spouses with Digital Skill
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the House of Representatives Spouses Association (HORSA), organized a specialized two‑day digital literacy and…
- 7 Mar 2024
Reps Mull Tax Crimes Commission to Curb Revenue Leakages
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a National Tax Crimes and Oversight Commission to tackle revenue leakages in the country. Titled “A…
- 19 May 2025
Falana vs Zinox, 12 Others: Again, Attorney General withdraws Fiat from Falana
For the second time, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has withdrawn the fiat donated to Femi Falana SAN, purporting to prosecute a case against Mr.…
- 26 Mar 2025
Court Throws Out Falana’s Fraud Case against Ekeh, Zinox Boss and Others
Federal High Court in the Bwari Judicial Division has thrown out a case of fraud filed against the Chairman of Zinox Technologies, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, his wife, Chioma Ekeh, and 11 others. Femi Falana…
- 3 Nov 2008
EFCC Remands Cybercrime Suspects in Prison
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recorded yet another breakthrough in its determination to check the incidences ofeconomic crimes in the country, with the arraignment of 58…