The House of Representatives has proposed a 20 per cent limit on investments in a single issuer as part of efforts to strengthen trust fund management and protect beneficiaries against financial losses. The proposal is contained in the Trustee Investment Bill 2026, sponsored under House Bill 2762, which seeks to repeal and re-enact the 1957…
The House of Representatives has passed a bill for second reading seeking to establish a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Ifako/Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ifako/Ijaiye Federal Constituency, Benjamin Olabinjo, was debated during plenary on…
The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into a Federal Government circular requiring prior approval for official foreign trips, citing concerns that the directive could undermine the independence of the National Assembly. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by a Lagos lawmaker, Jesse Onuakalusi, during plenary on Tuesday. The circular, dated August 13, 2026,…
