Tag: HOUSE OF REPS
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House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian government to halt the West African Examinations Council’s plan to implement Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 WASSCE, citing concerns over widespread academic failure, psychological distress, and safety risks. The motion, led by Kelechi Nworgu, highlighted that Nigeria’s many rural schools lack the necessary infrastructure, such as computers…
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House of Representatives has expressed concern over the increasing presence of security personnel operating in mufti at major checkpoints in Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions. They described this trend as worrisome and potentially dangerous to travelers. The concern was raised through a motion by member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Ibe Osonwa, highlighting claims that police…
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House of Representatives, through its Ad-hoc Committee on illegal mining, has pledged to recover the $9 billion Nigeria loses annually to illicit mining. Committee Chairman, Sanni Abdulraheem, stressed that illegal mining drains the economy, fuels insecurity, degrades the environment, and displaces communities. The committee’s mandate includes blocking revenue leakages, enforcing transparency, and ensuring Nigeria’s mineral…
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House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration, chaired by Khadija Abba-Ibrahim has approved a 2025 budget of ₦774.77 billion for Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Monday during a session in Abuja. NIMASA’s Director General, represented by Executive Director Chidi Offodile, reported a projected revenue of ₦774.66 billion, with ₦264.96…
