Senate Leader Bamidele has assured Nigerians that the National Assembly is embedding constitutional safeguards in the state police bill to prevent governors from abusing power.
A new report indicates that Nigeria's National Assembly is the least trusted institution in the country, surpassing the police. This finding highlights a significant decline in public confidence in the legislative body.
Senator Ireti Kingibe has criticized the Nigerian National Assembly, stating it is not performing its constitutional role effectively. She argued that many actions attributed to the Executive would not succeed without the acquiescence of the National Assembly.
The 10th National Assembly in Nigeria is defending its procurement of luxury SUVs for lawmakers, which reportedly cost over N100 million per vehicle, after a court declared the purchases unlawful.
The Nigerian National Assembly is advancing a new bill to establish a National Food Reserve Agency, aiming to bolster the country's food security by managing strategic reserves against shortages and emergencies.
Nigeria's National Assembly has expressed support for Tantita's pipeline surveillance contract, dismissing petitions that alleged wrongdoing against the company. Lawmakers warned that terminating the contract could jeopardize recent gains in oil production and security.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announced that the Nigerian National Assembly is developing a decentralized policing framework aimed at strengthening accountability and preventing abuse by the political class.
The Nigerian National Assembly is deliberating on the path forward for decentralised policing, with public scepticism focusing on the 'how' rather than the 'why' of the reform.
The Nigerian National Assembly has clarified the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act, detailing the engagement with various stakeholders over two years and highlighting aspects like a dedicated fund for INEC, electronic result transmission, and digital party membership registers.
The 10th National Assembly in Nigeria is reported to be underperforming, having failed to deliver on 68 of its 92 commitments, impacting governance and citizens.
Deputy Speaker Kalu has assured Nigerians that the National Assembly is actively developing a sustainable funding formula for state police to address financial concerns.
The National Assembly (NASS) is collaborating with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to expand the student loan scheme from 1.6 million to 7 million beneficiaries, aiming to increase access to tertiary education.
Child rights advocates are calling on the Nigerian National Assembly to expedite the Child Protection Bill, which aims to criminalize online abuse and safeguard Nigerian children.
The Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) is observing a 93-day recess in 2026, leading to concerns that political activities are overshadowing governance.
Joint committees on Petroleum Resources of the Nigerian National Assembly have dismissed petitions challenging a pipeline surveillance contract and expressed confidence in Tantita Security Services and other agencies.
The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has faulted the Nigerian National Assembly for excluding certificate forgery and qualification issues as grounds for election petitions in the amended Electoral Act 2026.
Nigeria's National Assembly is set to resume sessions, with key debates on the establishment of state police to address insecurity and the national budget topping the agenda.
The National Assembly has launched an ultra-modern digitalized newsroom to enable real-time monitoring, reporting, and dissemination of legislative news, aiming to enhance transparency and public engagement.
Nigeria's National Assembly has outlined key reforms for the Electoral Act 2026, including mandatory e-transmission of results, use of BVAS, and stricter penalties to enhance election integrity.
Nigeria's National Assembly has passed the state police bill to the 36 state assemblies for consideration. This move aims to address state disorder and has been hailed by former lawmakers.
An opinion piece raises concerns about the Nigerian National Assembly's ability to account for its own documents, questioning its credibility to demand accountability from other government bodies.
A fire reportedly broke out in a section of Nigeria's National Assembly building, believed to have been caused by an unattended microwave oven. The incident occurred in the kitchen compartment of a committee room.
The National Assembly, led by Akpabio, has pledged to fast-track security and economic reforms to support President Tinubu’s agenda for Nigeria’s growth.
The Nigerian National Assembly has pledged its firm support to the armed forces and security agencies in their efforts to combat terrorists and bandits after an attack in Benisheikh.
The Nigerian National Assembly has passed the N68.323 trillion 2026 budget, representing a N9 trillion increase from President Bola Tinubu's initial proposal, following his request for the adjustment.
An article warns Nigeria's National Assembly that laws can become weapons, emphasizing the importance of protecting opposition and freedom in a democracy.
The National Assembly amended the National Open University Act in 2017 to align the institution with conventional universities, aiming to remove discriminatory barriers for its over 4,000 law graduates seeking to join the Bar.
An APC spokesman stated that the Nigerian National Assembly was realistic about the country's technological limitations regarding real-time electronic transmission of election results in the new act.