The Nigerian Senate has named Senator Aniekan Bassey as the new Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations, effectively replacing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, […]
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Senate Sets Up 20-Member Committee to Plan National Security Summit Amid Rising Insecurity
In a renewed effort to tackle Nigeria’s deepening security challenges, the Senate on Thursday constituted a 20-member committee to organise a National Security Summit, aimed […]
Senate Confirms Tinubu’s INEC Picks Amid Budget Storm Over ₦1.78trn FCT Appropriation Bill
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) nominated by President Bola Tinubu for the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
Senate Amends Development Commission Acts to Expand Executive Leadership
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, amended the Acts establishing three regional development commissions to provide for the appointment of additional executive directors. […]
Senate Pledges Support for Tinubu’s Vision to Transform Nigeria’s Military into World-Class Force
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s initiative to modernize Nigeria’s military, positioning it as a world-class force. […]
Senate Confirms Professor Melvin Ayogu as CBN Board Member
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Professor Melvin Damian Ayogu as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of […]
SENATE CONFIRMATION OF AN UNHOLY STATE OF EMERGENCY
By Barr. Evans Ufeli The confirmation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state of emergency by the Nigerian Senate has raised critical concerns regarding the integrity […]
MDAs Begin 2025 Budget Defence as National Assembly Targets January Passage
Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) will commence the defence of their 2025 budget allocations today before joint committees of the Senate and House of Representatives. […]
Federal Government Approves N47.96 Trillion Budget for 2025 Amid Fiscal Sustainability Push
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a projected expenditure of N47.96 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, with a strong focus on balancing revenue, […]
Senate Debates President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills to Overhaul Nigeria’s Tax System
The Nigerian Senate has commenced deliberations on the four Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024. The session, led by Senate […]