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Nigeria Hotel Association warns members: House criminals and risk shutdown

Nigeria Hotel Association president Patrick Anyanwu has warned hoteliers that sheltering criminals or internet fraud suspects will attract sanctions, including possible shutdown.

Nigeria among 117 countries without a confirmed US ambassador, State Department records show

Nigeria is among 117 countries without a Senate-confirmed US ambassador, according to a State Department document published April 8, reflecting a sweeping diplomatic gap under Trump.

Nigeria Lawmakers Approve Revised 2024 and 2025 Budgets

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approved revised 2024 and 2025 budgets, raising spending levels as the government adjusts to revenue limits and execution challenges.

Peter Obi: Not Criminalising Vote Buying at Primaries Hurts Democracy

Peter Obi faults lawmakers for failing to criminalise vote buying at party primaries, warning the practice damages Nigeria’s democracy.

Reps Press FG Over WAEC Subject Removals

Lawmakers urge the Education Ministry to reverse recent WAEC subject removals, warning the changes threaten students’ preparation for the 2026 examination cycle.

Nigeria Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action as Violence Surges Nationwide

Lawmakers warned of rising insecurity in Nigeria, citing kidnappings, banditry, and weak institutions, and called for legislative reforms and stronger security measures.

House Launches Probe Into Tax Deductions and Bank Charges

The House launches a probe into excessive tax deductions and bank charges as lawmakers move to ensure fairness in Nigeria’s financial system.

House Approves Tinubu’s $2.35 Billion Loan, $500 Million Sukuk

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approves Tinubu’s $2.35 billion loan and $500 million sovereign sukuk to finance the 2025 budget and infrastructure.

Reps Raise Alarm Over Terrorists Threats To Bomb National Assembly

Reps reveal terrorist threats to bomb the National Assembly and propose a bill to improve security at Nigeria’s legislature.

Reps Launch Probe Into Excessive Bank Charges

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into arbitrary deductions by commercial banks and directed the CBN to publish a clear list of approved charges.

House of Reps Recovers ₦11.49bn from Oil Companies

The House of Representatives recovers ₦11.49 billion (about $23.3 million) from oil companies as part of ongoing efforts to ensure financial accountability.

Reps Probe Utilization of Take-Off Grants, Bailout Funds from 2015 to Date

The House of Representatives investigates take-off grants and bailout funds, with a focus on transparency and accountability

Bill to Bar Over-60s from Running for President, Governor Passes

The Nigerian House of Representatives passes a bill to prevent individuals over 60 from contesting for President or Governor, alongside other key reforms.

National Assembly Postpones Plenary Resumption to February 4

Budget defense activities force the National Assembly to delay the commencement of plenary sessions until February 4.

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Nigeria Hotel Association warns members: House criminals and risk shutdown

Nigeria Hotel Association president Patrick Anyanwu has warned hoteliers that sheltering criminals or internet fraud suspects will attract sanctions, including possible shutdown.

Nigeria among 117 countries without a confirmed US ambassador, State Department records show

Nigeria is among 117 countries without a Senate-confirmed US ambassador, according to a State Department document published April 8, reflecting a sweeping diplomatic gap under Trump.

Twin brother’s midnight call went silent as Boko Haram killed Brig. Gen. Braimah in Benishiekh

Brig. Gen. Oseni Braimah was speaking with his twin brother in the United Kingdom when Boko Haram struck the Benishiekh base, cutting the call dead.

IMF warns Nigerians of tougher times ahead as food, transport costs climb and debt rises

The IMF warned Nigerians face tougher near-term conditions from rising food and transport costs, even as the country's oil grades trade above $113 per barrel.