Tag: Senate
Senate promises quick passage of Anti-Hate Speech, Jungle Justice Bills
Senate President Bukola Saraki, says the Upper Chamber will speed up the passage of the Anti-Hate Speech and the Anti-Jungle…
Leave Buhari alone, he violated no law – Senate
The Senate has cautioned the sponsors and participants in the protests by a coalition of civil society organizations, operating under…
N30trn revenue probe: Senate issues appearance ultimatum
The Senate on Wednesday gave executives of Glo Mobile and other firms allegedly involved in N30 trillion Federal Government revenue…
‘Not Too Young To Run’ Bill Passed, Senate Commended
An NGO, Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights Abuse, has commended the Nigerian Senate for passing the “not too…
Full list of constitutional amendments by Senate
Senators have cast their votes to amend sections in the fourth amendment of the 1999 Constitution.
Senate votes for LG autonomy, Independent Candidacy, Single term for president, governors
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday concluded the process of amending the 1999 constitution and voted in support of the Local…
Senate Lauds CBN’s Acquisition Of Scanners
The Senate on Tuesday lauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for acquiring Hi-Definition scanners and platform to check foreign…
Missing vessels: NPA gets 4-day ultimatum for information
The Senate on Thursday, gave the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Usman, four days to explain the whereabouts…
Senate to investigate rice smuggling into Nigeria
The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, on Monday commenced an investigation into rice smuggling in the country, with…
Senate gives agencies 7 days to submit budgets
The Senate on Wednesday gave an ultimatum of one week to all agencies and parastatal agencies of the Federal Government…
Senate swears in Adeleke
Newly-elected senator for Osun-West Senatorial District, Ademola Adeleke (PDP-Osun), on Wednesday took oath office to replace the late Isiaka Adeleke…
Police Act amendment Bill scales second reading
The Bill for an Act to amend Police Act, 2014, to provide for enlistment requirement and welfare, align punishments with…
House urges Acting President to swear in two ministers-designate
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to swear in the two ministerial nominees recently…
Southern senators’ forum re-emerges, vows to uphold Nigeria’s unity
The Southern Senators Forum on Wednesday re-emerged at the Senate after being in oblivion for some years.
NEMA Act passes second reading
A Bill for an Act to amend the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Establishment Act has scaled through second reading…
Senate suspends confirmation of nominees
The Senate, on Tuesday resumed from its two-week vacation, and resolved to suspended all issues relating to the confirmation of…
Senate To Meet With CBN Over Interest Rate
Senate President Bukola Saraki has promised that the Senate will look into the high interest rate charged by banks in…
Fuel price hike: Nigerians kick against Senate’s recommendation
Some Nigerians in Abuja on Friday flayed the Senate recommendation for a N5 fuel levy on every litre of petroleum…
Senate passes Customs Service Management bill
The Senate has passed the Nigerian Customs Service Management Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2017.
Ekweremadu calls for removal of age criterion for political offices
Deputy President of the Senate Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the total removal of age as a criterion for holding…
Senate passes National Sports Commission Bill
A Bill for an Act to establish the National Sports Commission(NSC) to oversee the administration of sports and other related…
Senate passes 2017 budget of N7.44 trillion
The Senate has passed the 2017 Appropriation Bill with a total budget estimates of ₦7,441,175,486,758.
Don’t pass bill seeking amendment of NLNG Act, Okonedo begs Senate
The management of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd. on Wednesday appealed to the Senate not to amend the NLNG…
Waterways Bill passes third reading at Senate
The National Inland Waterways Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2017, scaled through third reading at the Senate on Wednesday.
Senate to pass 2017 budget on Thursday
The Senate on Tuesday received the report of the Joint Committee on Appropriation and Finance on the 2017 Appropriation Bill.
Senate postpones presentation of 2017 budget report
The Senate, on Thursday, postponed the laying of report on the 2017 Appropriation Bill to Tuesday.
Senate Confirms Ocheni, Hassan As Ministers
Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, confirmed Professor Steven Ikani Ocheni and Suleiman Zarma Hassan as ministers of the Federal Republic of…
Senate stands down Peace Corps Bill report
The Senate on Tuesday stood down deliberation on the Conference Report on the Nigerian Peace Corps Establishment etc Bill, 2017…
Senate suspends Nigerian Peace Corps Bill
The Senate has suspended the passage of the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill, over the allegation of fraud in the recruitment…
2017 Appropriation Bill: Senate to conclude next week
Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan says the Senate will conclude legislative work on the 2017 Appropriation Bill next week and pass…