THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities have strongly criticised the FG’s 40% IGR deduction plan, labelling it detrimental to the university system. In a letter dated October 17, 2023, titled ‘Implementation of 40% automatic deduction from internally generated revenue of …
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The Management of the National Assembly has denied paying a holiday largesse to Senators contrary to the disclosure by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during a Senate plenary. The parliament bureaucracy said the N2million it paid to each Senator was a statutory running cost of their offices, which was captured …
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Senators who came out to address the protesting members of the National Labour Congress (NLC) have asked for a one-week window to reach an acceptable resolution, which both parties will agree upon. Senators Ali Ndume and Ireti Kingibe spoke to the protesters who marched into the National Assembly premises on …
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Protesters have pulled down the first gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja and forced their way into the premises. The Nation reports that the Presidents of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are leading the anti – poor and subsidy removal protest in …
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Immediate past Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has arrived at the National Assembly for his ministerial screening. Wike arrived at the National Assembly with his wife and some party loyalists. The Nation reports that the Senate will commence the screening of Ministerial nominees today. No fewer than 20 out of 28 …
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As the 10th National Assembly resumes today, after its two-week break, the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned Senate President Godswill Akpabio against unveiling a fake list of minority leaders saying it was still consulting and yet to take a stand on the issue. The party’s National Working …
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The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has appointed Dr. Rawlings Emmanuel Agada as Acting Deputy Clerk (Administration) in the National Assembly. The NASC also elevated Dr. Victor Aboluwade (Director Senate Management), to the position of Secretary, Special Duties. Until his new appointment, Dr. Agada was the Director of Information in …
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Mr Martin Amaewhule (PDP-Obio/Apkor) has emerged as Speaker of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly. NAN reports that Amaewhule was elected by the lawmakers shortly after the proclamation of the assembly by Gov.Siminialaye Fubara on Monday in Port Harcourt. Mr Dumle Mao (PDP-Gokana) was also elected as the …
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Electoral Act: Senate not Aware of Court Judgment on Section 84 (12) – Senator Ajibola Basiru The Senate said on Friday that it was not aware of any court judgment which struck out the controversial Section 84 (12) from the newly amended Electoral Act 2022. The Chairman, Senate Committee on …
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The National Assembly has said it is set to invite Federal Government officials and 17 local and international oil companies over the alleged indebtedness to the Niger Delta Development Commission to the tune of N72bn and $73m. The officials to appear before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee …
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