Space Science and Technology Agency Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Space Science and Technology Agency Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Space Science and Technology Agency. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Thursday, 3 September 2026 · passed
First Reading
Thursday, 1 October 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · referred
Referred to the Committee on Human Rights.
Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (3)
Public engagement
7 published submissions
2 support · 1 oppose · 4 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Rabiu T.Kadunasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Rabiu N.Edoneutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?
- Oluwaseun M.Tarabaneutral
Please publish the committee report when it is laid so the public can read it.
- Taiwo U.Akwa Ibomneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Nkechi U.Riverssupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Garba Y.Anambraoppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Lanre N.Jigawaneutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?