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Factors Behind the Ineffectiveness of Delta State’s Anti-Grazing Legislation
Delta State’s 2021 anti-grazing law has struggled to curb farmer-herder conflicts due to institutional bottlenecks, lack of police cooperation, and insufficient political will.
Legislative Support Pledged for Femicide Prevention Bill
Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has promised to champion a new legislative bill designed to prevent femicide following discussions with advocates from the DOHS Cares Foundation.
House of Representatives Proposes Nutritionists Registration Council
Lawmakers are considering a new bill to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria to regulate the profession, eliminate quackery, and better address the country's malnutrition crisis.
President Tinubu requests Senate endorsement for secondary education legislative changes
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the National Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Senate to improve the administration of senior secondary education in Nigeria.
Senate Approves Legislation for Specialized Asset Recovery Agency
The Nigerian Senate has passed legislation to establish an independent agency for managing assets recovered from criminal activities and approved a bill to update regulations for the legal profession.
Plateau Civil Society Groups Denounce Proposed Pension Bill for Former Legislators
Civil society groups in Plateau State are calling for an immediate halt to a proposed pension bill for former lawmakers, labeling the move as self-serving and financially irresponsible.
Lagos House of Assembly Advances Legislation to Ban Street Begging
The Lagos State House of Assembly has moved to a second reading for a new bill designed to outlaw street begging, aiming to improve public safety and security through regulated rehabilitation efforts.
Bauchi State Assembly Pushes Legislation to Combat Unsafe Deliveries and Control Blood Transfusions
The Bauchi State House of Assembly is drafting new legislation to regulate blood transfusions and mandate safe childbirth practices to reduce maternal deaths.
Ogun State Legislature Advances Proposals to Reform Judiciary and Rural Road Management
The Ogun State House of Assembly has moved two major bills to the committee stage aimed at improving judicial training and fixing administrative gaps in rural road management.
Adamawa State Legislature Approves Tenancy Regulation Legislation
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed the Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill to regulate landlord-tenant relations and resolve disputes.