…convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The proposed legislation, which forms part of a broader review of the FRSC Act aimed at strengthening road safety enforcement and reducing road crashes, sparked criticism from Christian bodies, opposition parties, civil society groups and members of…

…criminals for raising their voices.” Despite the disruptions, the government introduced legislation in the lower house seeking tougher penalties for examination paper leaks. AFP

…of Spain. Only residency permits or authorisations issued under Spanish immigration legislation count as valid legal residency for this evaluation.US publishes employment pathways for Green CardIn a related story on Legit.ng, the United States government outlined three main employment-based pathways through which forei…

…new appointment. “His public policy research portfolio includes work on several landmark legislations, such as the Interest-Free Student Loan Act, among others,” the statement read. The Presidency said Tinubu is confident that Olanrewaju-Smart would deploy his experience, intellect and commitment to strengthening legis…

…Anambra State Homeland Security Law already shared many features with the incoming legislation.Abia's Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said the state intended to merge its Homeland Security outfit and community vigilante groups into the new state police structure, with modalities to be worked out ahead of the t…

…across Nigeria. SEYI SOKOYA examines their reactions, the arguments for and against the legislation, and the broader constitutional debate over balancing road safety with the rights to freedom of religion and expression. FOR decades, commercial buses in Nigeria […] The post Evangelism on the move: Clerics battle propos…

…more easily than the work being done inside it? Why do confrontations travel faster than legislation? Why do personalities sometimes overshadow the institution they represent? The challenge is not that senators disagree. Disagreement is the foundation of democracy. A Senate where everyone thinks alike would be a far mo…

…and conditions agreed upon between the university and its employees. Nigeria’s principal legislation governing employment relationships is the Labour Act, Cap. L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. It provides a framework for employment contracts and the termination of employment, including notice requirements, s…

…of dominant online platforms. It was the first penalty imposed on the company under the legislation. The Commission issued two separate decisions: a 460-million-euro fine for favoring Google’s own shopping, hotel, transport and sports services in search results, and a 430-million-euro fine over restrictions that stoppe…

…to establish an Artificial Intelligence Academy in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The proposed legislation on social media platforms, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), seeks to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to mandate social media companies operating in Nigeria to maintain physical offices within t…

…stage for further legislative scrutiny and stakeholder consultations. The proposed legislation comes decades after the establishment of the Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure in 1986, which was created to improve rural roads, water supply and electrification but was later phased out due to funding and…

…actually invoked by the agency." Furthermore, the legal challenge argues that state legislation defines "s£xual conduct" as applying "exclusively to interactions between human beings." "An animal is unambiguously not a person," Friedman said in the petition. "Applying the plain text of Penal Law...it is legally impossi…

…case and chosen to settle their differences. However, the man did not cite any specific legislation or official source to support his claims. “All of a sudden, there’s no more divorce in uk, thanks to UK government. Now new law, if you want to divorce, you go your country go divorce. So all of a sudden, all Nigeria hom…

…significance of the National Identity Management Commission Act, 2026, noting that the legislation provides a stronger legal framework for Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem. According to the two agencies, the Act is expected to accelerate secure identity verification, improve inter-agency data integration, enhance p…

…in discussions focused on strengthening democratic institutions through responsive legislation and greater collaboration among African parliaments. During the plenary, the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin welcomed the delegation and individually acknowledged Hon. Rukayat Shittu alongside…

…on Saturday by its President, Dr Israel Akinadewo, expressed concern that the proposed legislation allegedly places preaching in commercial vehicles in the same category as hawking and other prohibited activities. According to the association, equating the peaceful proclamation of the Gospel with commercial hawking is…

…individuals as a means of sharing religious messages and expressed the view that any legislation affecting the practice should carefully balance public safety with constitutional rights. OAIC called on President Bola Tinubu to carefully consider the provisions of the proposed bill before deciding whether to assent to i…

…his academic and professional background would enable him to contribute meaningfully to legislation, particularly in education, solid minerals, water resources, environmental management, healthcare, technology and food security. “The Senate is a place of enormous opportunities for anyone who understands how to utilise…

…France has moved a step closer to legalising assisted dying after parliament approved legislation granting eligible adults with incurable illnesses the right to seek medical assistance to end their lives, fulfilling a key social reform pledge by President Emmanuel Macron.The measure, adopted by the National Assembly, w…

…and messages capable of causing fear and panic. The government is also considering legislation aimed at tackling misinformation while preserving constitutional protections for freedom of expression.

…Town Hall had become a permanent platform for young Nigerians to contribute directly to legislation and public policy. “Many of the ideas now reflected in the ongoing constitutional amendment proposals and other national policies were shaped by contributions made during previous editions of this Town Hall. Your voices…

…state police could be abused by governors or political leaders but said the proposed legislation was deliberately structured to prevent such occurrences. "I understand the concern that many people bring to this discussion, and it is a reasonable one. It is the fear that a State Police could become the private army of a…

…of the country’s identity management system. Explaining the significance of the new legislation, Coker-Odusote said, “The newly enacted NIMC Act, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on June 26, 2026, marks a historic transformation of the Commission after nearly two decades of reforms. “The new law el…

…matter of this urgency deserves,” he said. The Speaker also dismissed concerns that the legislation was being hurried through the National Assembly without public input, assuring Nigerians that the bill would undergo full legislative scrutiny. “To the thoughtful citizens and to the members who have observed that they a…

…marking another step in efforts to reform Nigeria’s security system. The proposed legislation, titled the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, was formally presented to lawmakers on Tuesday through a letter read during plenary. The move has attracted widespread attenti…