Economy
Reps: 39 Constitutional Amendment Bills Scale Second Reading
Reps: 39 Constitutional Amendment Bills Scale Second Reading
Reps: 39 constitutional amendment bills scale second reading. Thirty-nine constitutional amendment bills have scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bills cut across various sectors including judicial reforms, electoral matters security and policing, inclusive governance, legislature, and others.
Some of the proposals include:
A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to provide for the establishment of state police and local government police.
A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to provide that general elections to the office of the president, state governors, National Assembly, state Houses of Assembly, and local government area councils shall be conducted simultaneously on the same date to be determined by the Independent National Electoral Commission in consultation with the National Assembly.
A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to make the Court of Appeal the final appeal court in governorship, national, and state Houses of Assembly election petitions.
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A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, cap. c23, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1999 (power of proclamation of new Assembly by Clerk or NASS/Clerk of House Assembly) and to make provision for the Chief Justice of Niger to make proclamation on the inauguration of National Assembly.
A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to establish the FCT House of Assembly.
A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered), to provide for special seats for the physically challenged persons in Nigeria’s federal, state, and local government areas, and legislative houses.
A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to permit public servants to engage in healthcare education, production, and services beyond farming and related matters.
Federal Government Raises N1.1trn From Sukuk For Road, Bridge Projects
Federal government raises N1.1trn from Sukuk for road, Bridge Projects. The Federal Government has raised N1.092 trillion from six Sukuk bond series since 2017, according to Debt Management Office (DMO) Director-General Patience Oniha.
Speaking in Lagos, she said the funds have been used to construct or rehabilitate 4,100 kilometers of roads and nine bridges nationwide.
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Oniha highlighted the benefits of the projects, including reduced travel time, improved road safety, job creation, and better access to markets, education, and healthcare.
Economy
Full List: 15th Young Achievers Nigeria Awards Including Seyi Tinubu, Ayo Aderinwale, Jandor
Full List: 15th Young Achievers Nigeria Awards Including Seyi Tinubu, Ayo Aderinwale, Jandor
Full List: 15th Young Achievers Nigeria Awards Including Seyi Tinubu, Ayo Aderinwale, Jandor. The 15th edition of the Young Achievers Nigeria Awards (YANA), Nigeria’s most prestigious youth-focused event, is set to take place on April 20 at Ibis Ikeja Hotel, Lagos. The annual event celebrates outstanding young Nigerians who have broken barriers and excelled in their respective fields through hard work and dedication.
This year’s keynote speaker is Ambassador Seyi Tinubu, with other distinguished guest speakers including:
– Dr. Ayo Aderinwale – Chairman, Just Rite Retail Stores
– Dr. Jide Adediran (Jandor) – Former Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate
– Fiona Ahimie Ahmed – MD/CEO, FBNQuest Securities
– Dr. Alex Nwuba – Aviation Expert & Investor
– Chief Niyi Babade – International Media Mogul & Entrepreneur
In a statement released by Adeduntan Ibrahim Yinka, Publisher and Convener of the awards, he emphasized that despite Nigeria’s leadership and economic challenges, several young Nigerians have continued to make significant contributions on the global stage. According to him, this year’s honorees embody qualities such as honesty, competence, progress, intelligence, and inspiration.
Some of the outstanding individuals to be recognized include:
– Olanike Nafisat Balogun – First female pilot in the Nigerian Customs Service
– Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Sanni – First female fighter pilot in the Nigerian Air Force
– Mariam Oludamilola – Best graduate, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, UNILAG
– Abubakar Ai-Ihsan Muhammad – Best graduating student, Ahmadu Bello University (CGPA 4.95)
– Taiwo Shittu – Nigeria’s youngest automotive MD
– Kola Oladejo – Young entrepreneur with a Midas touch
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– Ayo Alabi – First-class graduate excelling as a young manager in the private sector
– Aisha Mohammed – Youth development coach & enlightenment manager at EFCC
The Young Achievers Nigeria Awards (YANA) remains a platform for celebrating today’s trailblazers and tomorrow’s industry leaders.
Governor Okpebholo Unveils 3,000 Hectares for Farming in Edo
Governor Okpebholo unveils 3,000 hectares for farming in Edo. The Edo State Government has launched a large-scale farming initiative, starting with the cultivation of 3,000 hectares across the state’s three senatorial districts.
Governor Monday Okpebholo kicked off the project with the clearing of 60 hectares in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West LGA, as part of efforts to boost food production.
Governor Okpebholo
Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security. He affirmed plans to replicate similar farm settlements in Edo Central and Edo North.
Dr. Osagie Peter, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, revealed that about 250 farm heads will benefit from the first phase.
The Iguoriakhi Farm Settlement, originally established in 1962 with 2,350 hectares, already hosts permanent crops like oil palm and rubber.
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