…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…

…"establishing dedicated ministries of marine and blue economy, enacting enabling legislation, properly mapping and securing their maritime domains, investing in credible data collection and analysis, and developing skills, markets, innovation hubs, and logistics infrastructure."

…That flexibility is extremely important because technology evolves much faster than legislation. The biggest gap we currently face is awareness among developers, organisations, and data subjects. We still have a lot of work to do. As the 2027 elections draw closer, what measures is the commission taking to protect citi…

…Regulatory Agency Bill, which is awaiting presidential assent. "Once assented, the legislation will establish an independent port economic regulator with enhanced powers to regulate tariffs, service standards, competition and commercial conduct, thereby strengthening transparency and investor confidence across the port…

…who views himself as being one of the greats. Trump's supporters have even introduced legislation to have his likeness chiseled beside those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. At every stage, the 80-year-old Republican has sought to turn the United States' big anniversary in…

…to meet them. What counts as a "national minimum standard" is left entirely to future legislation. The bill does note, in the Second Schedule amendments, that state laws may prescribe standards higher than the national floor but cannot go below it, a clause the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu later described publicly as a…

…into a celebration of himself. Republican Trump's supporters have even introduced legislation to have his likeness chiseled beside those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. On July Fourth itself, Trump will hold a campaign-style political rally on the National Mall in Washing…

...seeks legislation to back use of AI in investigations By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukayode, has decried the activities of internet scammers popularly known as Yahoo Boys, revealing how over N7.2 million was wiped from the account of a serving ju…

…called on his fellow lawmakers to support its swift passage; noting that the proposed legislation would create a professional training institution for staff members and other related matters. Adesanya explained that the bill, if eventually passed into law, and assented by Governor Dapo Abiodun, would provide legal fram…

…leaders and the National Assembly to work together on sustainable solutions, including legislation and expanded access to formal and vocational education. He said that tackling the challenge required creating alternatives for vulnerable children through quality education, skills acquisition and social support programme…

…by the National Assembly and approved through the constitutional amendment process, the legislation would empower states to establish and maintain their own police services, subject to constitutional safeguards and regulatory provisions. Supporters of state police argue that the reform will enhance local intelligence g…

…to work effectively and to ensure there is public confidence in the application of our legislation,” he said. O’Callaghan noted that the reported €735,000 expenditure represents a preliminary estimate, with the final cost expected to be determined after all invoices related to the operation have been processed. He furt…

…raising several other immigration-related charges following the passage of new legislation. Proposed changes under review include higher fees for residency status changes, visa extensions and permanent residency applications. If approved, the cost of changing residency status or extending a stay could increase from bet…