Nigerian lawmakers have indicated that payments for the N1.8 trillion debt owed to contractors from 2024 projects may begin this week, aiming to alleviate financial pressure on local businesses.

Federal lawmakers in Nigeria are clashing over the proposed creation of Anioma state, specifically regarding its capital and its connection to the South-East's push for equity.

A lawmaker in Nigeria's Plateau state has stated that authorities know the identities of those responsible for recent killings in the region, with one perpetrator reportedly arrested and having confessed.

Nigerian lawmakers have passed a bill to extend the implementation of the 2025 budget's capital component until June 30, 2026, following a clause-by-clause consideration and after President Tinubu's unfulfilled promises.

An Accord Party lawmaker in Osun State, Nigeria, has backtracked on his decision and withdrawn his resignation letter ahead of the 2026 elections.

A Nigerian lawmaker suggests strategies to secure Benue State and resolve the humanitarian crisis in its IDP camps, a region severely affected by violent attacks for over a decade.

Nigerian lawmakers are investigating the disability commission for alleged procurement fraud, including a N97 million POS procurement and inflated contract values for other programs.

A spokesman for Nigeria's House of Representatives stated that the establishment of state police would require a constitutional amendment, as the National Assembly processes changes to decentralize policing and combat insecurity.

Nigerian lawmakers are calling for coordinated legislative reforms and deeper cooperation between enforcement agencies and Customs to combat drug trafficking networks.

Nigerian lawmakers have expressed concern over the allocation for the intelligence sector in the 2026 budget, arguing that the funding does not align with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening national security.

A debate over the electronic transmission clause in Nigeria's Electoral Act has led the Senate into a closed-door session, as lawmakers consider rescinding a previous amendment.

A former Nigerian lawmaker, Mr. Gebi, was reportedly arrested by the State Security Service (SSS) for allegedly providing false intelligence to various embassies.

Eight NNPP lawmakers in Kano State have defected to the APC at the National Assembly in Abuja, with Governor Abba Yusuf witnessing the event.

Twenty-six lawmakers in Nigeria's House of Representatives have switched parties, citing internal crises, uncertainty, and irreconcilable differences ahead of the upcoming election cycle.

Rep. Remi Oseni has launched a welfare scheme in Oyo, Nigeria, providing a food bank and subsidized market to support vulnerable residents including the elderly and widows.

A former Nigerian lawmaker has refuted claims of Christian genocide, asserting that the nation's insecurity is primarily fueled by poor governance and criminality, affecting all faiths.

Nigerian lawmakers have launched an investigation into the abandonment of a N365 million National Library project in Jalingo, following a petition from the BudgIT Foundation.

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President Tinubu has urged Nigerian lawmakers to amend the constitution to allow for state police, emphasizing the critical need for safeguards to prevent potential abuse of power by state governors.

Nigerian lawmakers have postponed their plenary sessions to allow committees and MDAs to conclude the 2026 budget defence.

A panel of Nigerian lawmakers is investigating an estimated N8 trillion annual revenue loss due to tax waivers, aiming to strengthen incentive administration and safeguard public funds.

Ex-lawmaker Gbenga Makanjuola has announced his intention to contest for the Kwara South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections on the APC platform.

Rep. Abdussamad Dasuki, representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency, has joined the ADC party, expressing concerns over the Independent National Electoral Commission and threats to Nigeria's multi-party democracy.

Nigeria's parliament has approved an increased 68.30 trillion naira ($49.4 billion) budget for 2026, following President Bola Tinubu's request for adjustments.

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is calling on Nigerian lawmakers to boost budgetary allocations for HIV/AIDS funding to sustain treatment progress amidst donor cuts.

A former Nigerian lawmaker has called on President Tinubu to intervene in the country's worsening power crisis, highlighting its severe impact on households and businesses nationwide.

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Nigerian lawmakers are advocating for a framework to coordinate the country's transition to a low-carbon economy, which international experts view as a critical economic opportunity for carbon-heavy sectors.

Nigerian lawmakers are working to establish a legal framework for the national decarbonisation plan, aiming to support a transition to a low-carbon economy and attract investment.

A Nigerian lawmaker has urged the acting Inspector-General of Police to investigate an alleged attack on Peter Obi's convoy, deeming it a threat to democracy.

A Nigerian lawmaker has refuted allegations of genocide made against the governor of Ebonyi State, stating that the claims misrepresent security measures.

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