…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…

…Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law on June 26, repealing the 2007 legislation. The new law reinforces the “One Person, One Identity” policy by making the National Identification Number the country’s foundational identity credential for accessing government and essential private services, including…

…which is bringing an Act to amend the Police Act,” he said. Kalu added that the proposed legislation would address issues such as the powers of governors, modes of appointment, operational procedures, and other governance structures for state police. “The most important thing is for the State Houses of Assembly to amen…

…capacity remained below expectations, blaming the situation largely on the absence of legislation backing the Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) and the resulting lack of long-term policy certainty for investors. To strengthen the industry, NAMA proposed restoring a wider duty differential between imp…

…Airport, with the change taking effect on July 9, 2026, following recently passed legislation.The memo, reportedly sent to airline staff, states that the airport's International Air Transport Association (IATA) code will also change from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026. According to the document, airport applications, in…

…three key messages from the background paper. First, effective enforcement of labour legislation protects both workers and competitiveness. Europe has the world’s highest level of ratification of ILO Conventions, and every EU Member-State has ratified the Labour Inspection Convention (No. 81). However, van Rooij remind…

…to be an Act codified as Chapter N2117 of the Laws of the Federation, whereas no such legislation exists. The nearest existing law is the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC Act, which the purported council appeared to duplicate," Gagdi argued. To unravel the circumstances surrounding the alleged insertion,…

…national planning and development. He also praised NIMC for securing the passage of the legislation after years of effort. Bagudu said the success of the law would depend on effective implementation and the benefits it delivers to Nigerians, calling for closer collaboration among the federal, state and local government…

…bullion, silver, platinum, and other precious metals under terms it determines. The legislation also authorises the central bank to provide training and capacity building to its staff, public institutions, members of the public, and institutions from other jurisdictions. CBK may issue regulations to support these progr…

…(State Police) Bill, 2026, revealing that 84 of the 109 senators voted in support of the legislation during its clause-by-clause consideration, describing the outcome as evidence of broad bipartisan backing. The clarification comes amid growing debate over the proposed decentralisation of policing, with supporters argu…

…That should convince everyone that the proposals require deeper engagement before legislation begins," it stated. The coalition further urged the National Assembly to subject any amendment to the NYSC Act to extensive public hearings, insisting that reforms affecting generations of Nigerian youths should reflect the vi…

…2026, introduced alongside Congressman Chris Smith in February. If passed, the proposed legislation would require the US Secretary of State to submit regular reports to Congress detailing efforts to address religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria. The bill also calls for assessments of Nigeria’s compliance…

…that we're going to have on the floor today," Moore said. According to him, the proposed legislation contains "pretty strong and aggressive language" on Nigeria's relationship with the United States. "There's a lot of language that I put on that bill that's inside of it that relates to Nigeria and the persecution of Ch…

…collaboration with AmplifyChange. Speaking at the workshop, Suleiman said the proposed legislation seeks to protect women and newborns from unsafe medical practices by promoting access to quality maternal healthcare. According to him, the bill proposes that childbirth should take place in registered health facilities a…