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House of Representatives
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OHCSF and CBN Disavow Links to Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council
Government officials from the OHCSF and CBN testified before a House committee, confirming they have no involvement with the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council and that its bank accounts remain unused.
House Committee starts detailed evaluation of State Police Bill
The House of Representatives has initiated a section-by-section review of the executive-sponsored State Police Service Bill to ensure alignment with Senate amendments.
House of Representatives Opens Inquiry into Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council
The House of Representatives has formed a committee to investigate the legal status and budgetary inclusion of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.
2027 Elections: House of Representatives Encourages Youth to Lead Democratic Change
Lawmakers are pushing for increased youth participation in the 2027 general elections, describing young people as the driving force for Nigeria's future democracy.
House of Representatives Pledges State Police Will Not Serve as Governors’ Personal Guards
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has promised that forthcoming state police reforms will prioritize public safety and democratic integrity over the influence of state governors.
House Committee Demands Accountability for ₦34 Trillion Customs Waivers and Revenue Discrepancies
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has ordered the Nigeria Customs Service to disclose details on ₦34 trillion in import waivers and resolve discrepancies in their revenue reporting.
President Tinubu Proposes State Police Legislation to House of Representatives
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the 2026 State Police Bill to the House of Representatives, aiming to amend the 1999 Constitution and establish state-level law enforcement.
House Committee Seeks Answers on Unpaid Government Agency Revenues
The House Public Accounts Committee is investigating the OAGF over missing agency funds and unremitted operating surpluses from major organizations like the CBN and NNPCL.
Nigerian Lawmakers Push for Reforms to Halt Illegal Mining and Financial Crimes
Nigerian lawmakers are launching a comprehensive review of the mining sector to address rampant illegal exploitation, money laundering, and the resulting loss of national revenue.
House of Representatives claims presidential appearance unnecessary for budget oversight
Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese asserts that the House of Representatives can resolve budget implementation concerns without summoning President Bola Tinubu.