Tag: Legislation
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Malaysia Urged to Ban E-Waste Imports and Tighten Enforcement
Urgent Call for Legislation to Stop E-Waste Imports Petaling Jaya, Malaysia — Environmental experts and researchers are increasingly public about the need for decisive policy action to curb the import of electronic waste. Recent incidents of illegally imported e-waste have highlighted significant gaps in governance, prompting calls for a comprehensive ban on such imports and…
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France Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s: What It Means for Online Safety
France Advances a Youth-Protection Social Media Bill In a move that underscores growing concerns about online safety, France’s National Assembly has backed legislation to prohibit social media use by children under 15. The vote signals a new frontier in the country’s approach to protecting young people from the potential harms of digital platforms, including online…
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France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s: What It Means
France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s France’s National Assembly has backed legislation to prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, marking a bold step in the country’s ongoing debate over online safety and youth mental health. The bill, which now advances to Senate scrutiny, seeks to shield younger teens…
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France Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s: What the Bill Means
France Takes a Bold Step to Protect Young Minds France has taken a significant step toward safeguarding children from the pressures and risks of social media. The National Assembly approved a bill that would prohibit social media use by users under 15, a proposal backed by President Emmanuel Macron as part of a broader effort…
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Senate Sets Agenda: Constitution Review, Electoral Act Reforms, and 2026 Budget Top Resumption Priorities
Senate Resumption Signals a Focused Legislative Wave As the Senate returns from its Yuletide recess, observers and stakeholders are braced for a series of high-stakes moves that could redefine Nigeria’s political and fiscal landscape. Key among the early items on the upper chamber’s radar are the Constitution Review Bills, amendments to the Electoral Act, and…
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Senate to Prioritize Constitution Review, Electoral Act
Senate Set to Hit the Ground Running on Key Laws and Budget As the Senate returns from its Yuletide recess, the upper chamber is poised to place a heavy emphasis on three pivotal areas: the ongoing Constitution Review Bills, amendments to the Electoral Act, and the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The leadership and committee chairmen have…
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House Leader Urges Action on ‘Last Mile’ Education Bill to Reach Remote Students
Overview: A Vital Push for Education in the Nation’s Most Remote Areas A prominent House leader is rallying support for a landmark education bill aimed at building what supporters describe as the country’s “last mile” schools. The measure seeks to extend formal schooling to children in the most remote and conflict-prone regions, where access to…
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Senate 2026 Agenda: Constitution Review, Electoral Act, Budget
Senate Sets 2026 Agenda: Constitution Review, Electoral Act Revisions, and the 2026 Budget As the Nigerian Senate returns from its Yuletide recess, top lawmakers are signaling a focused push on three major fronts: the ongoing Constitution Review Bills, amendments to the Electoral Act, and the annual Appropriation Bill for 2026. The anticipated legislative sprint reflects…
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House Leader Calls Last Mile Education Bill a Turning Point for Remote Areas
Overview: A push to bring education closer to every child A leading member of the House of Representatives is making a strong case for the so-called “last mile” education bill, arguing that its passage is a decisive step toward delivering classrooms and learning resources to children in the country’s most remote and volatile regions. The…
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UK Ministers Push ID Checks for Sunbed Users as Cancer Plan Targets Underage Access
Overview: A new push to curb underage sunbed use Ministers are preparing to back a policy aimed at dramatically reducing illegal access to sunbeds by requiring age verification at the point of sale or service. The proposal, tied to a broader Labour-backed cancer plan, would make it mandatory for sunbed salons to check IDs to…