Nigerian House of Reps Order Paper: Key Bills, April 22 2026
On Wednesday, 22 April 2026, the Nigerian House of Representatives had a packed agenda featuring 15 bills at First Reading, one bill at Second Reading, and several committee reports and motions. The sitting covered wide-ranging issues from national security and cybercrime to student loans, agriculture, and alcohol regulation — all matters that directly affect millions of Nigerians.
The House of Representatives sat on 22 April 2026 with business spanning security, education, health, and agriculture.
Fifteen bills were listed for First Reading, meaning they were formally introduced for the first time. These included a bill to establish a Special Court for Terrorism, Banditry and Kidnapping, an amendment to the Cybercrimes Act, a National Alcohol Control Bill, a bill to repeal and re-enact the Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, and a proposed Sixth Alteration to Nigeria's 1999 Constitution. A bill to establish a Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre for the military was also introduced, alongside amendments touching the National Health Act, National Security Agencies Act, Armed Forces Pension Act, and the West African Gas Pipeline Project Act.
One bill — establishing a Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Lavun, Niger State — was listed for Second Reading, the stage where lawmakers debate its general principles.
On motions, the House considered discharging four committees that had failed to report back on referred bills within the timeframe required by House rules. A separate motion called on the House to develop policies to stabilise farm produce prices and protect farmers from market losses.
Four committee reports on livestock development colleges and a civil registration bill were also scheduled for presentation.
