Nigerian Presidency Extends Deadline for State Police Bill Submissions

The Nigerian Presidency has extended the deadline for public submissions regarding the State Police Bill by eight days, moving it to August 21. This extension allows more time for memoranda and input on the proposed legislation.

13 Aug, 16:10 — 14 Aug, 00:04

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The establishment of state police in Nigeria is a significant and contentious issue, aimed at addressing the country's security challenges. Extending the deadline allows more stakeholders to contribute to the legislative process, potentially shaping the final form of the bill and its impact on national security and federalism.

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The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill extended the deadline for memoranda submission.
The new deadline for submissions is August 21, 2026.

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The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill extended the deadline for memoranda submission.

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The new deadline for submissions is August 21, 2026.

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vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedfactual reporting of procedural update

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Premium TimesMostly Factual13d ago

Presidency extends policing bill submission deadline by eight days

Mr Gbajabiamila explained that the extension is to give individuals, institutions and organisations additional time to prepare and submit their contributions to the proposed legislation. The post Presidency extends policing bill submission deadline by eight days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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punch-ngMostly Factual13d ago

State police bill: Presidency extends public submission to August 21

The Presidency has extended the deadline for public submissions on the proposed State Police Bill to August 21, 2026. Learn more about the National Policin Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-bill-presidency-extends-public-submission-to-august-21/

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vanguard-ngMixed14d ago

State Police: Presidential panel extends deadline for memoranda

…Sets August 21 deadline for submissions By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA: The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation to Friday, August 21, 2026. The submissions are to be made by 5 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT). The extension […] The post State Police: Presidential panel extends deadline for memoranda appeared first on Vanguard News.

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State Police: Presidential panel extends deadline for memoranda

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Premium Times13 Aug, 21:14

Presidency extends policing bill submission deadline by eight days

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punch-ng14 Aug, 00:04Latest update

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