Tag: Nigerian senate
Senate considers Bill to close gaps in drug law
The Senate has commenced an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act 2004 with a view to close…
Senate takes crucial decision on Buhari’s request to confirm CDS, Service Chiefs
The Senate on Wednesday took a crucial decision on President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the confirmation of the newly appointed…
Senate receives request to confirm Adolphus as Auditor-General of the Federation
The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Mr. Aghughu Arhotomhenla Adolphus as…
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm appointment of CDS, Service Chiefs
The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the newly appointed Chief of…
Nigerian Senate set for debate on herdsmen crisis
The Nigerian Senate will on Tuesday debate the clashes between farmers and herdsmen in many parts of the country.
Senate confirms Police Commission, Consumer Protection nominees
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Chief Onuemuche Nnamani as a Member of the Police Service Commission (PSC).
Senate extends capital implementation of 2020 budget till March
The Senate has extended the implementation of capital projects captured in the 2020 budget till 31st March, 2021.
FCT 2021 appropriation bill of N299.9bn scales second reading in Senate
The Federal Capital Territory Appropriation Bill for the 2021 fiscal year scaled second reading during plenary on Tuesday.
Senate constitutes Committee to investigate N1.2trn oil revenue loss
The Senate on Tuesday constituted a seven-man Ad-hoc committee to investigate a N1.2 trillion oil revenue loss to the Federal…
Senate passes Buhari’s Finance Bill 2020
The Senate has passed President Muhammadu Buhari’s Finance Bill 2020 transmitted to the National Assembly two weeks ago for consideration…
Senate considers bill to blacklist loan defaulters in Nigeria
The Senate on Tuesday considered a bill seeking to improve credit repayment culture, reduce non-performing loans in the banking sector,…
Senate debates Buhari’s Finance Bill 2020
The Senate on Wednesday debated the Finance Bill transmitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari for consideration and…
Senate to Buhari: Sack military service chiefs now
The Nigerian Senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Service Chiefs and replace them with people with fresh…
Senate summons Pantami over spate of insecurity
The Senate has mandated its Committees on Legislative Compliance and Communications to invite the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,…
Senate to FG: Implement zero duty on aircraft importation, spare parts
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to fully implement the Executive Order on zero customs duty and zero…