Entities That Must Agree Before a Bill can Become a law in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the process of passing a bill into law involves several stages and requires the participation and agreement of various individuals and entities. According to Nigeria Constitution, the key parties involved in the legislative process of passing a bill into law include: The National Assembly Section 4(1) of 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As amended) provides that “The legislative powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be vested in a National Assembly for the Federation which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representative”.
God Has No Blessing For Any Man Who Looks After His Girlfriend - Reno Omokri Reveals
Reno Omokri is a popular former presidential aide who is well known for being active on social media. He enjoys giving relationship and marriage advice to his social media fans and followers. Recently, he posted a tweet concerning men paying bills in relationships and marriages. He stated, "paying your wife's bills is a responsibility of a husband, paying your girlfriend's bills is an irresponsibility of a boyfriend.
Clubs with the Highest Wage Bills in the 22/23 campaign
With astronomical transfer fees and lucrative contracts becoming the norm, it comes as no surprise that certain clubs have been making huge investments in their wage bills. In this article, we will be looking at the clubs that currently boast the highest wage bills in Europe's top five leagues.
Benue Approves N25m Maintenance Allowance for Former Governors
Vanguard news reported that the Benue State House of Assembly has passed a bill that will see former governors of the state receive a maintenance allowance of N25 million every four years. The bill, which was passed on Thursday, also provides for a yearly medical allowance of N15 million for former deputy governors.
Oyo Chieftaincy Amendment Bill Sparks Debate Over Role of Traditional Rulers
The Oyo State House of Assembly is currently considering a bill that would amend the state's chieftaincy law. The bill, which was introduced by the Speaker of the House, Adebo Ogundoyin, has been met with opposition from some quarters, including the Alaafin of Oyo's ruling houses.
Bill To Prevent Doctors Relocating Abroad Against Labor Law, Is Like Killing A Fly With Sledgehammer
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, criticizes a bill aimed at controlling the migration of doctors abroad for medical practice. Ngige argues that the bill contradicts existing labour laws and the established progression in the practice of medicine in Nigeria. He explains that after completing medical school, graduates undergo a one-year apprenticeship called housemanship or internship.
Gender and Equality Opportunities Bill Passes Second Reading in Senate
According to reports, the Gender and Equality Opportunities Bill passed the second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, a significant development in the fight for gender equality in Nigeria. The bill, which was introduced by Senator Biodun Olujimi, seeks to combat all forms of discrimination against women and individuals with disabilities.
Buhari Signs Almajiri, Out-Of-School Children Commission Bill Into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the bill seeking to create a Commission to cater to Almajiri and out-of-school children to prevent destitution and exploitation. Daily trust report that, The Bill sponsored by Balarabe Shehu Kakale and 18 others is titled: “Bill for an Act to Establish National Commission for Almajiri Education and out of School Children to Provide for a Multimodal System of Education to Tackle the Menace of Illiteracy, Develop Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Programmes, Prevent Youth Poverty, Delinquency and Destitution in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.2023).”
ASUP urges President Buhari to sign BSC/HND dichotomy bill into law before 29 May
According to Punch, The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has launched a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari, urging him to sign the bill abolishing the BSC/HND dichotomy before the end of his tenure on May 29. Comrade Anderson Ezeibe, ASUP National President, stressed in an interview with Vanguard in Abuja that the existence of the dichotomy has dampened the interest of Nigerian youths to pursue polytechnic studies in the country.
Urgent Call to Action: Labour Appeals to President Buhari for Swift Energy Commission Bill Signing
Introduction: In a pressing plea before the imminent handover to the new administration, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to promptly sign the Energy Commission of Nigeria Amendment Bill, 2022. Highlighting the bill's crucial role in the nation's development, PENGASSAN emphasizes the need for sustaining energy development and meeting the country's growing energy demands.
Bill To Prevent Doctors Relocating Abroad Against Labor Law, Is Like Killing A Fly With Sledgehammer
The bill aimed at preventing doctors from relocating abroad for medical practice is facing criticism from Senator Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment. Ngige argues that the bill contradicts existing labor laws and the established progression in the medical profession in Nigeria.He explains that after completing medical school, graduates undergo a one-year apprenticeship called housemanship or internship, after which they are granted a full license to practice medicine independently by the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Budgets Bill: Okowa Signs N71 Billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill
According to PunchNews, Delta Governor Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa signed into law a 71 billion naira supplemental budget bill approved by the House of Representatives in Asaba on Monday. The budget includes N65.5 billion for capital expenditures and N5.6 billion for recurring expenditures. The governor also approved eight other bills the Delta State Development and Property Authority Bill of 2022, the Delta State Good Governance and Accountability Bill, of 2022, and the Delta State Bill, of 2023. Others include
Reps pass Independent candidacy Bill, transmits to Buhari for assent
According to Vanguard News, the independent candidacy bill for Nigerian elections was approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The measure was included in Bill No. 58, which amended the Constitution. The House also approved a similar bill that sought to add the National Assembly's presiding officers to the NSC.
Senate In Emergency Plenary Over CBN Act Others
On Saturday morning, the Nigerian Senate commenced an emergency plenary over the amendment of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act 2004. Keep in mind that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the Senate's regular sitting days. On the other hand, a plenary was scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. Nigeria news agency acknowledges that the session began a few minutes after 11 a.m.
Delta State: Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday Signed the Supplementary Estimate Bill of N71 Billion
Senator Ifeanyi okowa, Delta State Governor on Monday 22,may 2023, signed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N71 Billion for the state. Based on reports it was passed by the state House of Assembly Last Week Wednesday. Okowa had on Tuesday, last week, forwarded a letter containing the additional budget proposal, which compromised N65.5 billion for capital expenditure and N5.6 billion as recurrent expenditure to the House for necessary legislative actions.
Benue State Ex-Govs to get N25m as maintenance allowance every four years
The Benue State House of Assembly, on Thursday passed into law a bill for the maintenance of Ex-Governors of the state and their Deputies. The bill was presented before the House for passage by the Chairman, House Standing Committee on Appointments, Public Service and Pension Matters Mr. Geoffrey Agbats.
Outgoing President Buhari Assents to Bills on NSIPA, NSSEC and six others
According to reports, the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to bills establishing the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) and the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), as well as six others passed by the National Assembly. The bills were assented to on Monday, May 22, 2023, by President Buhari in furtherance of the provisions of the Acts Authentication Act Cap.
NERC: DisCos can disconnect defaulting customers after 12 days
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says distribution companies (DisCos) have been empowered to disconnect consumers who have not paid their electricity bills for at least 12 days. According to the Cable Newspaper, this is contained in the commission’s recently released ‘Customer Protection Regulations, 2023’.
Okowa signs N71bn supplementary budget
A supplemental appropriations bill for N71 billion was signed on Monday by Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who has seven days left in office. Okowa had already signed the N571.64 billion budget for 2023 in December 2022, but last Tuesday, the state House of Assembly approved a N71 billion supplemental budget, which Okowa also signed.
FG rejects bill to halt doctors’ migration
The Nigerian Federal Government has criticized a bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly that aims to restrict the migration of Nigerian doctors to other countries. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, expressed his opposition to the bill, stating that it contradicts existing labor laws.