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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Repeal and Enactment Bill 2025 have finally been passed by the Nigerian Senate. The NIMC was established by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 with the primary mandate to create and manage the…

President Bola Tinubu has withheld his assent to two bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing major concerns over their fiscal implications, legal inconsistencies and potential conflicts with federal policies. The…

The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks. Originally scheduled to resume on September 23, plenary will now commence on October 7. This was disclosed in a memo sent to all members of the National…

The Federal Government is awaiting National Assembly approval for an additional $500 million credit from the World Bank, aimed at scaling up the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme.…

The two Chambers of the National Assembly will converge on Thursday, June 12 to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. This development was formally conveyed to Members via an internal memorandum issued by the Clerk of the…

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has asked the National Assembly to reject moves to impose a State of Emergency in Rivers State, warning such an action is unconstitutional, politically motivated, and an abuse of…

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu has emphasized the need for collaboration among all arms of government to achieve sustainable financial management for national development. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at a…

As the National Assembly resumes today, tax reform bills are poised to take center stage amid heated debates and mounting opposition from northern lawmakers. The northern legislators have vowed to resist the bills, citing concerns over…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has criticized the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, describing them as skewed to favor certain regions at the expense of others. Speaking on Thursday while hosting the…

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly to address concerns raised regarding the proposed Tax Reform Bills. The bills, which have faced criticism from various quarters, including some…