Tag: Nigeria Senate

Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn loan request

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure $6 billion in external loans. The approval came shortly after the request was presented and debated during plenary. The Senate considered a report from a committee on local and foreign debts before giving its backing. The loan includes a $5 billion financing deal with […]

Senate begins ministerial screening of Taiwo Oyedele

The Senate on Wednesday began screening Taiwo Oyedele for the role of Minister of State for Finance. The session followed a motion by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele requesting Oyedele’s admission into the chamber. Oyedele arrived around 2:21 pm, accompanied by government officials including Basheer Lado, Kayode Ajulo, and Tokunbo Kayode. The screening is part of […]

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Abubakar as INEC commissioner, Yusuf as NAHCON chairman

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm two new appointments into major national positions, forwarding their names for legislative approval. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the president nominated retired Admiral Jamila Abubakar Sadiq as National Commissioner representing Adamawa State at the Independent National Electoral Commission. According to the letter […]

Constitutional review guarantee for just, united federation – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution will help Nigeria become more just, united, and progressive. He made this comment at the South-South public hearing for the constitutional review held in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The hearing is part of a nationwide process, taking place at the […]

Nigerian Senate to criminalise ripening of fruits with chemicals

The Nigerian Senate is working to make it illegal for fruit sellers to use harmful chemicals like calcium carbide to ripen fruits faster. This is part of a new plan to protect the health of people who buy and eat these fruits. Many lawmakers have spoken out, saying that this chemical ripening method is dangerous. […]

Amendment of 1999 Constitution, tax reform bills on course – Senate Leader Bamidele

The Nigerian Senate will soon begin full discussions on the 2024 Tax Reform Bills and continue its review of the 1999 Constitution, according to Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele. Bamidele said the Senate will look into all public concerns about the tax bills right after the Eid and Easter holidays. He promised that the upper chamber […]

Akpabio good man, Nigeria fortunate to have him as Senate President – Ben Murray-Bruce rubbishes Atiku, Natasha

Former senator Ben Murray-Bruce has spoken in support of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, saying he is a man of good character. His statement comes after serious allegations were made against Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. Natasha accused Akpabio of harassing and punishing her for rejecting his alleged advances, which […]

Senates passes vote of confidence on Akpabio

The Nigerian Senate has passed a vote of confidence on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, despite allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This decision was made on March 13, just two days after Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, spoke at […]