Tag: Senate
Senate probes CBN over N20trn unremitted stamp duties
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Finance to investigate the non-remittance of over N20 trillion into the Federation Account…
Senate considers bill to address food security problems in Nigeria
The Senate on Tuesday commenced legislative action to address the country’s food security problems when it considered a Bill to…
Senate passes Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill for Second Reading
A bill seeking to reduce frequent accidents by petroleum trucks on Nigerian roads on Tuesday scaled through the second reading…
Lawan reveals why Senate is in a hurry to perform
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Sunday advanced reasons why the ninth Senate is in a hurry to deliver…
Gridlock: Reduce checkpoints on federal highways, Senate tells IGP
The Senate has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu to reduce the number of checkpoints on federal highways…
Senate to IGP: Reduce checkpoints on federal highways
The Senate has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, to as a matter of urgency reduce the…
APC Women leaders applaud Lawan for peace in govt
Women leaders of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) have applauded the leadership of the ninth National Assembly for the…
Senate condemns Boki killings
The Senate, on Wednesday, condemned the incessant spate of killings as a result of militancy, cult activities, boundary disputes and…
NDDC caretaker committee not recognised – Senate
Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs has said that the Senate would not have anything…
Senate probes non-takeoff of Hydro-electric power commission
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Legislative Compliance to investigate the delay in takeoff of the Hydro Electric Power…
Senate calls for computerization of Oil Sector
The Senate on Thursday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to initiate the process of computerising the nation's oil sector.
Senate moves against foreign companies involved in oil spill
The Senate has commenced moves to put an end to what it described as the “illegal” activities of oil companies…
HIV: Senate sends message to FG on NACA
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to ensure adequate funding of the National Agency for the Control of…
Ajaokuta-Otukpo rail line: Senate calls for speedy completion
The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Transportation to immediately take steps to ensure completion of the construction of…
Brass project: Senate invites NNPC, LNG
The Senate on Tuesday invited the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Brass LNG to brief…