The House of Representatives on Wednesday progressed a bill to introduce citizenship by investment into the Nigerian Constitution, passing it through the second reading. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and other lawmakers, the bill proposes granting Nigerian citizenship to foreign investors who meet a specified financial threshold or invest in key sectors vital to national development. The initiative aims to attract foreign direct investment and stimulate economic growth. House Leader Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, who presented the bill, also introduced the Indigene Status Bill. This proposed amendment seeks to grant indigene status to individuals born in a state or those who have lived there for at least 10 years. It also extends indigene status to women married to men from another state for at least five years. Additionally, lawmakers are reviewing the death penalty law, proposing constitutional amendments to align capital offence penalties with international best practices. The reform aims to ensure fairness, proportionality, and human rights compliance in Nigeria’s criminal justice system while safeguarding public safety.