FFS urges NASS to include fire stations in constituency projects
2026-05-05
FFS urges NASS to include fire stations in constituency projectsContinue Reading
Women groups urge NASS to pass Special Seats Bill, end low representation
2026-04-30
By Diana Omueza A coalition of women groups has urged the National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, saying over 800 women seek elective offices nationwide but female representation remains dismally low. National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, made the call duringContinue Reading
NASS pledges improved funding for agric research institute
2026-04-23
NASS pledges improved funding for agric research instituteContinue Reading
Catholic Bishops task NASS on reviewing stance on electoral reform
2026-02-23
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the National Assembly to urgently review its stance on electoral reforms, advocating for the mandatory real-time transmission of results. The conference stressed the need to restore dwindling citizens’ trust in the nation’s democracy. Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji,Continue Reading
NASS praises FERMA, seeks more funding for road maintenance
2026-02-19
By Angela Atabo The Joint Committee of the National Assembly on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has praised the agency for swift and quality road maintenance nationwide, while urging increased funding to sustain operations. The commendation was given on Wednesday in Abuja during the agency’s defence of its 2025Continue Reading
CSOs urge NASS to adopt Reps’ stance on elections e-transmission, timeline
2026-02-09
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly’s harmonisation committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ position on mandatory electronic transmission of election results and retention of electoral timelines. The group also called for the approval of downloadable missing or unissued voter cards,Continue Reading
INEC urges NASS to expedite action on Electoral Act amendment
2026-02-04
INEC urges NASS to expedite action on Electoral Act amendment Act By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 4, 2026 (NAN) Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Assembly to expedite action on the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, madeContinue Reading
Group cautions against planned NASS picketing
2025-09-29
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Progressive Staff Forum of the National Assembly has urged a faction of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) to explore lawful avenues in pressing their demands. It said disputes should not be allowed to disrupt legislative activities. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading
NASS declares support for NG-CARES programme
2025-09-07
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Assembly has reaffirmed its strong support for the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme. The Information and Communications Officer of NG-CARES, Malam Suleiman Odapu, in a statement, said Mr Abubakar Kusada, Chairman, House Committee on NG-CARES, declared the support during aContinue Reading
EFCC seeks passage of Unexplained Wealth Bill
2025-07-10
By EricJames Ochigbo The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr Ola Olukayode, has urged the National Assembly to pass the Unexplained Wealth Bill pending since the 9th Assembly. Olukayode made the appeal at the ongoing National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, organised by the Senate andContinue Reading