Current news in nigeria house of representatives

Here are some current news updates from the Nigerian House of Representatives:

Recent Developments:

  1. Budget 2023: The House of Representatives has passed the 2023 Appropriation Bill, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The bill was passed after a marathon session that lasted for several hours. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Pension Reform: The House has passed a bill to reform the pension sector, aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The bill seeks to increase the retirement age from 60 to 65 years. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Electricity Tariff: The House has summoned the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, over the recent hike in electricity tariff. The lawmakers are demanding an explanation for the increase and a review of the tariff. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Niger Delta Crisis: The House has called for an emergency meeting with the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, to discuss the ongoing crisis in the region. The lawmakers are seeking a solution to the crisis, which has led to the destruction of oil facilities and loss of lives. (Source: This Day)
  5. Corruption: The House has launched an investigation into alleged corruption in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The lawmakers are probing the alleged mismanagement of funds and other irregularities in the scheme. (Source: Punch)

Upcoming Events:

  1. Public Hearing on Petroleum Industry Bill: The House is set to hold a public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), which seeks to reform the oil and gas sector. The hearing is scheduled to take place on November 22, 2022. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Debate on 2023 Budget: The House is expected to debate the 2023 budget, which was passed earlier this week. The debate is scheduled to take place on November 24, 2022. (Source: The Guardian)

Notable Quotes:

  1. Speaker of the House: "We will not tolerate any form of corruption or mismanagement of public funds in this House. We will ensure that those found guilty are brought to book." - Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Leader of the House: "We are committed to passing legislation that will benefit the Nigerian people. We will not be swayed by any external influence or pressure." - Leader of the House, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa (Source: Daily Trust)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.