National Assembly: Plenary proceedings House of Reps Thurs, May 8th, 2025
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
With Nigeria’s economic future hanging in the balance, implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is crucial for transparency, accountability, and good governance. Now more than ever, Nigeria needs to become a global brand of integrity, leveraging FOIA to attract investment, promote citizen trust, and drive sustainable development.
By Ejiro Umukoro
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
As Nigeria navigates the AI-driven future, STEM education shines as a crucial progress driver. Experts champion strategic investment for a brighter tomorrow. Congratulations to LightRay! Media’s Jimoh Elizabeth and Nwonu Precious for their stellar achievement at NIJ’s Post Graduate Ceremony, joining a new wave of top-notch journalists and communicators.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
The ECOWAS Court ruled that Nigeria’s blasphemy laws, specifically Section 210 of the Kano State Penal Code and Section 382(b) of the Kano State Sharia Penal Code Law, violate human rights by being vague and imposing excessive penalties, including death, thereby infringing on freedom of expression.
By Ejiro Umukoro
Ejiro Umukoro
With the Nigerian Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that the Freedom of Information Act applies to all tiers of government, a new era of transparency and accountability is emerging nationwide. This significant development empowers civil and public servants across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), agencies, and parastatals to prioritize openness, paving the way for citizen-led anti-corruption initiatives.
By Ejiro Umukoro
By E. R. Umukoro
The Senate Committee on Local Content’s inaugural meeting signals a significant shift in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, particularly for the Niger Delta region. While the the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has remained largely obscured from the general public in the South, it is hoped that working partnership between the Senate Committee on Local Content and the NCDMB will boost government revenue, improve balance of payments, reduce reliance on foreign goods and services, and stimulate job creation and economic growth.
The success of this initiative will be closely watched, particularly in the Niger Delta region, where the impact on local communities and the economy will be significant.
By E. R. Umukoro