Nigeria House passes 363 bills in 3 years
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 06, 2026
The legislative activity signals continued policy development in Nigeria, potentially improving governance and business environment. However, the high number of bills introduced versus passed may indicate inefficiency, with limited direct market impact.
The House of Representatives of Nigeria reported that it introduced 2,747 bills and passed 363 during the first three years of the 10th National Assembly (June 2023–June 2026). Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Pope Francis, disclosed the figures on July 6, 2026, in Abuja. The bills include 57 executive bills, 95 Senate concurrence bills, and 2,595 private members' bills. Key legislation passed includes the 2026 Appropriation Bill, Electoral Act 2026, constitutional amendment for state police, tax reform legislation, and the Minimum Wage Act. The House also considered 220 motions and 48 public petitions. Spokesman Akin Rotimi highlighted the Nigeria — Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which disbursed over ₦303 billion to 1.6 million beneficiaries. Waive and Rotimi denied allegations of inducement for bill listing and defended the number of establishment bills. The House plans to vote on about 40 constitutional amendment bills in the fourth session.
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