The National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a bicameral legislature established under section 4 of the Nigerian Constitution. It consists of a Senate with 109 members and a House of Representatives with 360. The body, modeled after the federal Congress of the United States, is supposed to guarantee equal representation with three senators to each of the 36 states irrespective of size in the Senate plus one senator representing the Federal Capital Territory and single-member district, plurality voting in the House of Representatives. The National Assembly, like many other organs of the Nigerian federal government is based in Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory.
Education in Nigeria is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education. The local authorities take responsibility for implementing state-controlled policy regarding public education and state schools. The education system is divided into Kindergarten, Primary education, Secondary education, and Tertiary education. Nigeria's federal government has been dominated by instability since declaring independence from Britain, and as a result, a unified set of education policies is yet to be successfully implemented. Regional differences in quality, curriculum, and funding characterize the education system in Nigeria. Currently, Nigeria possesses the largest population of out-of-school learning youths in the world. The educational systems in Nigeria are divided into two the public where the student only pays for Parents Teachers Association (PTA) while the private where students pay school fees and some other fees like sports, exam fees, computer fees etc. and they are costly
The Federal Ministry of Education is a part of the Federal Ministries of Nigeria. It regulates secondary and tertiary education in Nigeria. Its headquarters office is located at Block 5A, Federal Secretariat Complex, Shehu Shagari Way, Central Area, P.M.B. 146, Garki, Abuja.
The right to housing is the economic, social and cultural right to adequate housing and shelter. It is recognized in some national constitutions and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The right to housing is regarded as a freestanding right in the International human rights law which was clearly in the 1991 General Comment on Adequate Housing by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The aspect of the right to housing under ICESCR include: availability of services, infrastructure, material and facilities; legal security of tenure; habitability; accessibility; affordability; location and cultural adequacy.
Ghali Umar Na'Abba was a Nigerian politician who served as the 8th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 1999 to 2003.
Abdulmumin Jibrin is a Nigerian politician, businessman, academic, and member of the Nigerian House of Representatives represented Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency of Kano State who was recently re-elected on the platform of the New Nigerian People Party. He served as the Federal Housing Authority's Executive Director of Research and Innovation Development from October 2021 until May 2022, under President Muhammadu Buhari's administration.
Akinola Adekunle Alabi is a Nigerian politician, businessman and a two-term serving representative, representing Egbeda Federal Constituency since 2019. He was a member of the 9th National Assembly, and currently a member of the 10th National Assembly.
Julius Gbabojor Pondi is a Nigerian politician, member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria since 2015. In the House of Representatives, he represents Burutu Federal constituency of Delta State. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Mai Mala Buni is a Nigerian politician who has been serving as the governor of Yobe State since 2019. He was elected as governor during the 2019 Nigeria general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Prior to his election as governor, he held the position of national secretary of the All Progressives Congress.
Henry Nwawuba is a Nigerian politician, entrepreneur, banker and philanthropist. He is a member of the House of Representatives (Nigeria), representing Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency of Imo state. He is currently serving his second term in the National Assembly (Nigeria). He has been elected on both occasions on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He is the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Niger Delta.
The Universal Basic Education Commission simply known as UBEC is a Nigeria's Federal government Agency that has the mandate to formulate and coordinate all programmes of the Universal Basic Education programme prescribe the minimum standards for basic education in Nigeria. The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) was established by the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education and Other Related Matters Act of 2004 to eradicate illiteracy, ignorance and poverty as well as to stimulate and accelerate national development, political consciousness and national integration to fulfil the national philosophy and goals of education which underlines with the country’s aspiration to social, economic and political development.
Muktar Tolani Shagaya is a Nigerian politician and a current House of Representatives member in the 10th National Assembly, representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency since June 2023. He is the deputy chairman, House of the Representatives Committee on Basic Education & Services. Since assuming office as a member of the National Assembly, Shagaya Tolani has sponsored over 15 bills, co-sponsored several others, and introduced motions in the House of Representatives.
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly is the legislative body responsible for making laws, representing the people, and overseeing the executive arm of the Bayelsa State Government in Nigeria. As a unicameral legislature, it was established under Section 90 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Assembly is made up of 24 members, each elected for a four-year term to represent single-member constituencies across the state. These members are chosen through a simple majority vote.
The House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management is a standing committee of the Federal House of Representatives in Nigeria. It is tasked with overseeing the management of the nation's external borrowings, ensuring that loans and foreign aids are used effectively and transparently. The committee evaluates loan requests, scrutinizes their potential impact on Nigeria's debt profile, and makes recommendations to the House.
The House Committee on Finance is a standing committee of the House of Representatives in Nigeria. The committee is responsible for overseeing financial matters in the country, including revenue generation, budget planning, and fiscal policies.
The House Committee on Defence commonly known as HCD is a standing committee of the Nigerian House of Representatives tasked with legislative oversight of the Ministry of Defence and the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is currently chaired by Honourable Babajimi Benson. The committee addresses defense policies, military operations, and national security challenges while advocating for improved funding and infrastructure to strengthen Nigeria's defense capabilities.
The House Committee on Banking and Currency is a standing committee in the Nigerian House of Representatives that oversees the nation's banking sector, currency policies, and financial institutions. Chaired by Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the committee collaborates closely with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Federal Ministry of Finance, and other regulatory agencies to ensure financial stability and promote economic growth. Through legislative oversight, public hearings, and policy reviews, the committee addresses excessive banking charges and currency management issues while fostering accountability and confidence in Nigeria's financial system.
The House Committee on Communications is a standing committee of the Nigerian National Assembly tasked with legislative oversight of the communications sector, including telecommunications, information technology, and digital economy policies.
The Universal Service Provision Fund otherwise known as USPF or Provision Fund is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative established to facilitate the achievement of national policy goals for universal access and universal service to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rural, un-served and under-served areas in Nigeria. The Fund is being managed to facilitate the broadest possible access to affordable telecommunications services for more significant social equity and inclusion for the people of Nigeria.
The House Committee on Health was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria under the provisions of legislative decrees to oversee the nation's health institutions and ensure effective healthcare delivery. Tasked with legislative oversight, the committee evaluates the performance of health facilities, formulates policies to enhance healthcare services, and collaborates with stakeholders to strengthen Nigeria's healthcare system. Its mandate includes ensuring adequate funding for health institutions, monitoring infrastructure development, and promoting initiatives to improve public health outcomes nationwide.
