Senate Passes National Minimum Wage Bill, Raising Pay to ₦70,000
On July 23, 2024, the Nigerian Senate passed a significant amendment to the National Minimum Wage Act 2019. This bill, which was quickly processed after being submitted by President Bola Tinubu, marks a major shift in Nigeria’s wage policy. Details of the Bill President Tinubu’s proposal sought to increase the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 […]
The Senate has removed Senator Mohamed Ali Ndume (representing Borno South) from his position as Chief Whip.
In a significant political shakeup, the Senate has removed Senator Mohamed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, from his position as Chief Whip. This decision was made during a plenary session held on July 17, where members of the APC Senate Caucus endorsed the move through a voice vote led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. […]
Senate Postpones Resumption From Recess For The Second Time
The Senate has again postponed its resumption from recess. The Clerk of the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He stated that the upper chamber of the National Assembly was earlier billed to resume plenary on April 16, 2024, but the date was extended to April 23. He, […]