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Senate Passes Final Two Tax Reform Bills, Completing Four-Bill Overhaul of Tax System
The Nigerian Senate has passed the remaining two tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in October 2024, completing the approval of four key tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria's tax system.
The two bills…
House of Reps Advances Bill Aimed at Addressing Flooding, Erosion, Oil Spills
The House of Representatives at the plenary on Thursday, passed through second reading a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building…
Reps Speaker, Gov Nwifuru, Stakeholders Express Support for Establishment of National Institute for…
Stakeholders within the National Assembly and the creative industry have expressed support for the bill seeking the establishment of National Institute for Film and Media Technology Ukawu, Ebonyi State.
The…
EX Fed Lawmaker, Gudaji Kazaure Arrested by EFCC Over N70 million ‘Sallah Ram’ Gift by…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gudaji Kazaure has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N70 million he collected from former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
House of Reps Seeks U.S. Partnership on Electoral Reforms, Women’s Representation in Politics
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has advocated for partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria's efforts in promoting gender equity and…
Nigerian Senate Advances Major Tax Reforms, Retains VAT at 7.5%
The Nigerian Senate has passed two significant tax reform bills: the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.
These bills aim to overhaul the nation's tax administration system by…
Food Security: Reps Move to Enhance Agric Innovation in Rural Areas
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, by expanding its mandate through the establishment of specialised training institutions…
Your Political Future is Bright, Speaker Abbas Tells Deputy, Kalu
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed confidence in the bright future of his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, predicting greater heights in Nigeria's political landscape.…
House of Representatives Will Prioritise Electoral Reforms, Security, Nigerians’ Welfare- Speaker…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the Green Chamber would accelerate action on legislation that affect the wellbeing of Nigerians, as members resume plenary on Tuesday.
Addressing…
Insecurity, Tax Bills, Rivers State of Emergency Top Agenda as Senate Rusmes on Tuesday
The insecurity in the country, tax reform bills and the state of emergency in Rivers State, will top the agenda as the Senate resumes plenary tomorrow, Tuesday 6th May, 2025.
In a statement issued and personally signed by the Leader of…