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- 6 Feb 2016
JSP Communications Represents Nigeria at WCFDavos Switzerland
Nigeria will be represented in the World's biggest Communication Forum in Davos Switzerland from 8-9 March, 2016, as JSP Communications is set for the historic event. Communication professionals,…
- 2 Dec 2014
Lamudi Reveals Top 5 Methods of House-Hunting in Nigeria
Whilst traditional house-hunting methods remain popular in Nigeria, local real estate companies are also adapting to the changes in how people are using the web, disclosed by Lamudi.com in its…
- 22 Jan 2019
Companies And Allied Matters Bill Passes Third Reading At the House Of Representatives
The Companies Allied Matters (CAM) Bill has passed the third reading at the Federal House of Representatives. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, SSA Industry, Trade & Investment to the President (OVP) in a…
- 26 Jul 2019
Digital Rights Bill passes First Reading at the House of Representatives
The Digital Rights and Freedom Bill, which seeks to protect the rights of internet users in Nigeria from infringement of their fundamental freedoms and to guarantee application of human rights for…
- 11 Nov 2018
Banky W to Run For Federal House of Representatives
Nigerian Musician, Actor, Writer, and Director Olubankole Wellington, has announced his intention to serve as a federal legislator, representing Eti-Osa local government area of Lagos State. …
- 26 Jan 2023
Old Naira Notes: Reps threaten to arrest CBN Governor, Bank CEOs
Members of the House of Representatives have threatened to invoke the relevant sections of the law to issue a warrant of arrest on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin…
- 1 Jul 2021
Reps Reject Lifting of Suspension on Twitter in Nigeria
House of Representatives yesterday, rejected the lifting of the suspension placed on Twitter, social networking service, in Nigeria. The representatives however asked the federal government to…
- 22 Oct 2024
Reps Ask FG to Safeguard $400m Nigeria’s Orbital Slots
The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the federal government to ensure timely registration and renewal of Nigeria’s orbital slots with a view to averting the loss of $400 million worth of…
- 20 Dec 2017
House of Reps Passes Digital Rights Bill
By peter oluka The Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Tuesday, December 19, passed the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill (HB. 490). The piece of legislation that is proposed for “ an act to provide…
- 10 Oct 2023
Reps Investigate Use of Dollars as Legal Tender in Nigeria
House of Representatives yesterday mandated its Committee on Banking Regulation to investigate the use of the United States dollar and other foreign currencies as legal tender for domestic…
- 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…
- 19 Aug 2020
Nigeria Insurers Association Considers Growth Strategy with Legislature
The Nigeria Insurers Association, NIA, and the National Assembly are working on a strategy that will boost insurance business in Nigeria. Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker, House of Representatives, has…
- 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…
- 23 Nov 2017
Reps to Investigate Pullout of Etisalat from Nigeria
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Telecommunications to investigate and ascertain the circumstances which led to the withdrawal of Etisalat so as to protect Nigerian…
- 9 Feb 2022
Reps Want Foreign Betting, Lottery Firms to pay Tax to Nigeria
Akin Alabi, chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Governmental Affairs, has said international betting companies operating in Nigeria must pay tax to the Nigerian government. Alabi,…
- 29 Jul 2020
Reps Fume as Clauses Concede Nigeria to China in Loan Agreement
A house of representatives panel has raised the alarm over clauses conceding Nigeria’s sovereignty to China in a loan agreement. The clause described as “lethal” by the panel is in article 8(1) of…
- 26 Jan 2016
Reps Say Contractors Cheated Nigeria in $470m CCTV Project
House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the $470m Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) contracts awarded under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that…
- 8 Mar 2022
Reps Urge CBN to Regulate POS Business, Operators
House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to, “in the public interest,” introduce stringent regulations and guidelines, including sanctions, on the Point of Sale business…
- 16 Nov 2017
Angry Reps Threaten to Arrest Bello-Osagie, Airtel Boss
Segun Ogunsanya, chief executive officer & managing director, Airtel Nigeria House of Representatives adhoc committee investigating the operational activities of telecoms operators panel Thursday…
- 23 Mar 2023
Reps Ask CBN to Order Banks to Revamp e-Banking Platforms
House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to direct banks to immediately revamp their electronic transaction platforms. According to the House, the move has become…
- 21 Mar 2017
Dogara, Reps Speaker Canvasses for Federal Competition Commission
Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the House of Representatives, has said that the establishment of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, passed by the House will help pull Nigeria out…
- 26 Sept 2023
Reps Invite NCC over Move Mohbad’s Music Rights
House of Representatives has invited the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) toward protecting the rights of late Ilerioluwa Aloba, AKA Mohbad’s songs and lyrics. Ilerioluwa Aloba, AKA Mohbad This…
- 5 Jul 2020
Reps to Grill Banks, Others over $30Bn Forex Racketeering
House of Representatives has summoned 24 banks and 14 oil companies over an alleged forex racketeering leading to an annual loss of over $30bn as revenue. The Joint House of Representatives Committee…
- 2 Mar 2026
House Probes Fintech Regulation via Public Hearing on New Commission Bill
House of Representatives is pushing to regulate Nigeria's fintech sector through a public hearing on “A Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission and for Related Matters…
- 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…
- 2 Jun 2020
Reps Ask Multichoice to Suspend Tariff Hike
House of Representatives has directed Multichoice Nigeria, owners of DStv and GOtv to suspend the recent 15 percent increment in all their cable packages with effect from Monday this week. The…
- 27 Feb 2020
Reps Asks MTN to provide Proof of Tax Remittances
House of Representatives has asked MTN Nigeria, to tender all its financial records to confirm if the taxes the firm collected on behalf of the Federal Government were duly remitted. Mr James Faleke,…
- 23 Jul 2024
Reps Ask NERC, DISCOs to Reverse Band A Tariff Hike
House of Representatives on Tuesday asked the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the distribution companies, DISCOs, to reverse the tariff hike for Band A customers immediately.…
- 31 Mar 2025
Questions Over House of Reps Threat to Arrest NIMC DG
Questions have been mounting over the House of Representatives threat to order the arrest of Mrs. Bisoye Coker-Odusote, director-general, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), for failure…
- 23 Oct 2017
Telcos Shun Reps’ Health, Financial Audit
Telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria have shunned invitation by the ad hoc of the House of Representatives, investigating the administrative/ operational procedure of the companies and…