Senate moves to legalise lobbying

The 8th Senate on Wednesday began moves to legalise lobbying in Nigeria as it passed for second reading.The “Bill for an Act for the Regulation and Registration of Lobbyists in Nigeria and for other matters connected therewith, 2016’’  is sponsored by Sen. Dino Melaye, (APC, Kogi West). While presenting his lead debate, Melaye argued that […]

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Melaye: state-of-origin should be raplaced

Senator representing Kogi West and chairman of the senate committee on federal capital territory, Dino Melaye, wants Nigeria to abolish the use of ‘state of origin’, especially with regard to eligibility of citizens for political offices. Instead, he wants the ‘state of residence’ to be reckoned with, saying this would help to enthrone peace and oneness among Nigerians. Melaye […]

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