Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria)
Tracked across 58 events · 672 articles · First seen May 28, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate International Workers' Day. The announcement, signed by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani, included commendations…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria), through its President Godswill Akpabio, committed to legislating for a living wage, safer workplaces, and pension reforms to improve the welfare of Nigerian workers.
Apr 29, 2026 · 62 articles
International
The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) has initiated a diplomatic response to intensifying xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. A joint ad hoc committee of the Nigeria — Senate of Nigeria and the Nigeria…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) has resolved to establish a joint ad hoc committee to investigate xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa and undertake a diplomatic visit to South Africa.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) has initiated a review of the National Data Protection Act 2023 to address evolving cyber threats and rapid technological advancements, particularly in Artificial intelligence. Afolabi Salisu, Chairman of the…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) is initiating a review of the National Data Protection Act 2023 to address emerging cyber threats and technological advancements, aiming to strengthen Nigeria's cybersecurity and data governance framework.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) toppled the government in a confidence vote, demonstrating its power in a splintered legislature. Its actions have led to political deadlock and uncertainty regarding France's ability to pass crucial legislation, especially the budget.
Sep 08, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) criticized the Federal Government of Nigeria for inadequate funding of the Ministry of Livestock Development, highlighting a contradiction in economic diversification efforts.
Feb 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) South-West Caucus celebrated Reuben Fasoranti's 100th birthday, honoring him as a steadfast defender of Yoruba interests and a leading voice in Nigeria's democratic struggle. Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman of the…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria), specifically its South-West Caucus, is celebrating Reuben Fasoranti's 100th birthday and highlighting ongoing constitutional and legislative reforms that align with his vision for Nigeria.
May 10, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Within a 24-hour period, 87 students and teachers were abducted in two separate incidents in Nigeria. Suspected gunmen abducted 45 students and teachers from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Nigeria — Oyo…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) is at an advanced stage of amending the 1999 Constitution to establish state police and is also working on amendments to the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, in response to the abductions.
May 17, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria), through its Senate Committee on Finance, exercises constitutional oversight over revenue-generating agencies like the Nigeria — Corporate Affairs Commission. A new liaison office was established by the Nigeria — Corporate Affairs Commission to coordinate interactions with the National Assembly.
Mar 02, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) is implicated in the alleged alterations of the Electoral Act amendment Bill and tax reform bills, which are central to the lawsuit.
Apr 05, 2026 · 14 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) passed the Police Exit Bill on December 4, 2025, and transmitted it to the Presidency on March 16, 2026, making it a key legislative body in this event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
On World Press Freedom Day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and the Nigerian Guild of Editors jointly urged Bola Tinubu's administration, state governors, and Nyesom Wike to guarantee press freedom and address escalating insecurity…
Impact: Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) is urged by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and Nigerian Guild of Editors to convene a public hearing on insecurity and attacks on journalists to strengthen accountability and legislative safeguards.
May 03, 2026 · 23 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — List of government agencies of Nigeria, led by Director-General Tanimu Yakubu, has defended the delay in publishing Nigeria's Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports. Yakubu explained that Nigeria's fiscal year is determined by law…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) enacts the appropriation laws that determine the duration and validity of Nigeria's fiscal year, influencing budget implementation periods.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) ousted the government by a no-confidence vote against François Bayrou's austerity budget, highlighting the fractured political landscape.
Sep 09, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) hosted the Parliamentary Roundtable on the State of Pipeline Security, where the production increase was announced and discussed.
Apr 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) of the federal government's support in fast-tracking an amendment bill. This legislation, currently before the Nigeria — National Assembly…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) is the legislative body currently considering the amendment bill for the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), which seeks to modernize its operations and mandate.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) passed the Electoral Act, 2026, leading to the revised election schedule by the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission.
Feb 14, 2026 · 18 articles
Domestic
Nigeria's Federal Government has announced the establishment of a $500 million annual funding mechanism, the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), to boost research and innovation. This initiative, approved by the Nigeria — Executive…
Impact: An executive bill will be transmitted to the Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) to provide legal backing for the National Research and Innovation Development Fund.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) amended the Police Act, which controversially allowed Kayode Egbetokun to serve a full four-year term regardless of age.
Feb 24, 2026 · 27 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) is called upon by the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress youth wing to investigate the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission's actions and consider sanctions against its leadership.
Apr 03, 2026 · 32 articles
Business
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria)'s Committee on Legal and Judicial Affairs provided estimates on the rise of counterfeit goods, underscoring the need for VNL1.
Apr 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) is investigating allegations of abuse at a Catholic school, indicating a broader effort to address sexual abuse in France.
May 28, 2025 · 11 articles
Regulatory
Dec 03, 2025 · 6 articles
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