Reps panel
Coverage of Reps panel in the Nexus archive.
- PFIPC Probe: Reps panel declares appointment letter of agency’s DG fake, HOS testifies
A parliamentary panel declared the appointment letter of an agency's Director General (DG) as fake during a PFIPC probe. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, testified that her office relied on documents later found to be fraudulent.
- Why IGP failed to produce alleged PFIPC DG despite Reps panel’s 48-hour ultimatum
The Inspector-General of Police stated that Mr. Adeniyi remained in custody under a court order and could only be produced before the Reps panel if a competent court issued a reproduction warrant. The Reps panel had given a 48-hour ultimatum for his appearance.
- Fake Agency Probe: Reps panel gives police 48-hour ultimatum to produce alleged PFIPC DG
The Reps panel has given police 48 hours to produce the alleged PFIPC DG, Mr. Adeniyi, for direct testimony to clarify documents and allegations in the investigation.
- Fake Agency Probe: Reps panel threatens sanctions as MDAs ignore summons
A Reps panel investigating fake agencies has threatened sanctions against MDAs (Ministries, Departments, and Agencies) for ignoring summons. The panel directed defaulting MDAs to appear with requested officers and documents by Thursday.
- Reps panel summons Ribadu, Odumegwu-Ojukwu over phantom federal agency
The Reps panel summoned Ribadu and Odumegwu-Ojukwu to address the recognition status of the PFIPC by the federal government. Ribadu was asked to explain measures taken after his office confirmed the agency was not recognized.
- Reps panel to intensify oversight of midstream petroleum sector, targets improved accountability
The Reps panel will increase oversight of the midstream petroleum sector by adopting a proactive approach to monitor operators and regulators, enforcing the Petroleum Industry Act, promoting domestic gas utilization, and enhancing transparency, accountability, and energy security. The initiative aims to strengthen industry accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Reps panel recovers ₦521.8m VAT from CBN, pursues additional ₦33bn claims
A committee in the House of Representatives recovered ₦521.8 million in VAT from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) following an investigation into revenue leakages and non-compliance with procedures related to the Remita payment platform. The panel is also pursuing an additional ₦33 billion in claims.