Tag: The Senate
N30 trillion revenue loss: Senate issues ultimatum to 13 companies
The Senate Joint Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff and Marine Transport has directed Dana Group and 12 other companies,…
Senate debates bill to establish private detectives
The Senate has commenced the process to establish private detectives and investigators in the country.
Mauritania Abolishes ‘Too Costly’ Senate
Mauritania has joined Senegal in abolishing the Senate, its upper legislative chambers.
Senate orders arrest of 30 chief executives over N30trn scam
The Senate has directed the Police to arrest chief executives of 30 firms, including Crown Flour Mills and Glo Mobile,…
Senate quizzes 60 firms over alleged N30trn revenue leakage
The Senate Joint Committee on Customs and Marine Transport investigating alleged N30 trillion revenue leakage in the import and export…
Senate passes Nigerian Peace Corps Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Bill Establishing the Nigerian Peace Corps (NPC).
Senate passes Whistle Blowers Protection Bill
The Whistle Blowers Protection Bill has been passed by the Senate.
War: Saraki’s senate threatens showdown with Osinbajo
Members of the Senate are currently calling for the suspension of consideration and confirmation of appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari…
Senate passes Witness Protection Bill
The Senate on Thursday passed the Witness Protection Bill to enable persons receive protection in relation to information and evidence…
Senate invites Fashola over Bodo-Bonny road project
The Senate on Wednesday invited Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, to brief it on the delay…
Senate seeks reduction of Hajj fare from N1.5m to N800,000
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal government to direct the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to immediately review…
Senate confirms 15 Resident Electoral Commissioners
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 15 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) out of the 27 names sent to it…
Senate passes NFF Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Bill 2017 after third reading.
Stakeholders commend Senate on passage of PIGB
Some stakeholders in the oil and gas industry on Thursday commended the Senate for passing the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill…
Senate angry over government agencies refusal to submit budget
The Senate has expressed concern over the failure of Government agencies to submit their 2017 budget proposal to the National…