Reps pass bill abolishing Bsc, HND dichotomy
The House of Representatives has passed the bill abolishing dichotomy between first Degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in the same field for […]
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Senate to pass 2022 Appropriation Bill Dec. 14
The 2022 Appropriation Bill will be passed on Dec. 14, President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said. Lawan, who made the announcement during plenary […]
Army needs more fund to prosecute war against insurgency – Ndume
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has called for more increased funding for the Nigeria Army in […]
Senate to pass 2022 Budget before Christmas — Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has disclosed that the National Assembly will pass the 2022 Appropriation Bill before Christmas. Lawan made the disclosure on Friday night, […]
National Assembly transmits electoral bill to Buhari for assent
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The National Assembly has transmitted the Electoral Bill 2021 to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. The Senior Special Adviser to […]
Senate passes bill for establishment of Real Estate Regulatory Council
The Senate, on Wednesday, passed a Bill to establish the Real Estate Regulatory Council of Nigeria. The passage of the Bill followed the consideration of […]
Senate, Reps intervene in Nigeria, UAE diplomatic row
The Senate and House of Representatives have intervened in the diplomatic row between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to them, this is […]
Ghana parliament begins public hearings on anti-LGBT law
Ghana’s parliament on Thursday hold the first public hearing on a new law that would make it illegal to be gay or to advocate for […]
Senate approves Buhari’s $16bn, €1bn external borrowing request
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s External Borrowing (Rolling Plan) request in the sum of $16,230,077,718, and €1,020,000,000. Also approved by the upper […]
N20bn bailout: Kogi Assembly threatens to arrest Sterling Bank MD
The Kogi House of Assembly has threatened to issue a warrant of arrest against the Managing Director of Sterling Bank Plc., Mr Abubakar Suleiman. The […]
Buhari wants Senate to confirm Prof. Omotayo as NIPSS DG
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm Professor Ayo C. Omotayo as Director-General of […]
Senate confirms 2 RMAFC Commissioners
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr Abdulazeez King (Kogi) and Mr Mohammed Baba (Bauchi) as Federal Commissioners in […]
BREAKING: Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill, approves e-transmission of results
The Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and approved the electronic transmission of results. The approval was given on Tuesday when the lawmakers […]
INEC approves N4.2bn for Continuous Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has earmarked N4.2 billion for Continuous Voter Registration in preparation for the 2023 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood […]
We need more funds to tackle insecurity in Nigeria – COAS
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has called for additional funds to effectively combat insecurity in the country. Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, the Chief […]
House committee on basic education hails UBEC over project implementation
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Services Prof. Julius Ihonvbare has applauded the Universal Basic Education […]