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6 days ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam |Ayobamiji Komolafe
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for the adoption of community-focused strategies to tackle poverty and social inequality in Nigeria. Abbas made the call during the inauguration of the House Committee on Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA)/NG-CARES at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. He was represented at the event by the Minority Whip, Isiaka Ibrahim.
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1 week ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam |Boma Achenimie
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has said Nigeria is too big to have only one film institute. He stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while declaring open a public hearing on a bill for the establishment of the National Institute for Films and Media Technology, Ikwue, Ebonyi State organised by the House Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values Technology. The speaker said “This bill seeks to expand the choices available to Nigerians.
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1 month ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Boma Achenimie |Philip Nyam
…Peg Age Limit At 60The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the Offices of President and Governor in Nigeria.
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1 month ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam
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1 month ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its commitment to education, citing the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act as a significant milestone.
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1 month ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam
The Northern Regional Caucus in the House of Representative comprising members from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday backed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement, Chairman Alhassan Doguwa dismissing the opposition to the development.
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2 months ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam
The House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has urged the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritise development of the region. Speaking at a reception for the board of the SEDC and stakeholders’ engagement hosted by Prince Arthur Eze to round off the visit of the management team over the weekend, he the commission’s ultimate goal is to drive growth and development in the region.
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2 months ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Environment, Pondi Gbabojor, has called for the immediate commencement of the cleanup of impacted communities by an oil spill and fire incident at Well 8, Buguma, Degema local government area of Rivers State. He disclosed this the resolution was taken by the committee following a hearing over a petition against activities of the NNPC Eighteen Operating Limited.
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2 months ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Olajumoke Oduwole, had said the assurances of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Wale Edun, that the Federal Government would prioritise the AfCFTA. Oduwole also noted that the issue of double taxation, which the government is reviewing, would require the intervention of more stakeholders.
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2 months ago | 
newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has thrown her weight behind the seat reservation bill for women in the parliament, urging members of the National Assembly to expeditiously pass the bill into law. The bill is sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.
