The House of Representatives has received 41 new bills aimed at strengthening the country’s legal, healthcare, regulatory and governance frameworks.
The bills, presented during plenary, cut across judicial reform, healthcare governance, professional regulation, security, economic management and constitutional development.
A statement from the House said many of the executive bills focus on strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare and regulatory systems.
The proposals include amendments affecting several federal medical centres and university teaching hospitals, as well as reforms targeting the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other medical and allied health professional bodies.
According to the statement, the legislative proposals are designed to improve the regulation of health institutions and enhance service delivery across the sector.
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Other executive bills seek amendments to key judicial statutes, including the Federal High Court Act and the Court of Appeal Act, in a move expected to strengthen the administration of justice.
Lawmakers also received the Federal Capital Territory Statutory Appropriation Bill, 2026, which outlines proposed budgetary allocations for the Federal Capital Territory.
The House noted that the 41 bills collectively reflect a legislative push to modernise Nigeria’s legal and institutional frameworks, strengthen governance and improve service delivery for citizens.
The bills are expected to undergo the usual legislative processes, including debate, committee review and public hearings before consideration for passage.
