Senate confirms 4 nominees as CBN Board of Directors
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of four persons, Mr Robert Agbede, Mr Ado Wanka, Prof. Murtala Sagagi and Mrs Muslimat Olanike, as members […]
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Alleged corruption: Senator Natasha seeks probe of Ajaokuta Steel, NIOMCO
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, moved a motion to investigate alleged corruption and inefficiency […]
Senate rejects bill to extend years of service for National Assembly workers to 65
The Senate has rejected the controversial bill seeking to extend the service year for employees of National Assembly by additional five years. The bill, […]
Senate confirms Cardoso, others as chairman, members of Monetary Policy Committee
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, as the Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the apex bank. The […]
Senate to investigate hike in cement price, other building materials
The Senate has resolved to investigate the sudden hike in the price of cement by its producers in Nigeria. The followed the adoption of […]
Senate urges FG to stop planned increase in electricity tariff via subsidy withdrawal
Senate has urged the Federal Government to stop its planned increase of electricity tariff via the planned withdrawal of electricity subsidy. The upper legislative […]
Senate confirms Kelechi Ohiri as D-G, NHIA
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr Kelechi Ohiri, as the Director-General, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The confirmation followed the presentation of report by the […]
Senate approves N5.079trn 2024 budget for Nigeria Customs Service
The Senate has approved 2024 budget of N5.079 trillion for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the 2024 fiscal year. The approval followed adoption […]
Senate sets up Constitution Review Committee
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced an over 45-member constitution review committee on the 1999 constitution to be chaired by the […]
Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Chairman, members of CBN MPC
President Bola Tinubu has sought the confirmation of Senate for the appointment of a Chairman and Members for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]
Senate passes Vote of Confidence on Security Chiefs
The Senate has passed a Vote of Confidence on Security Chiefs for their efforts in fighting the security challenges bedeviling the country. President of […]
Insecurity: Senate in close door session with Service Chiefs, Ministers
The Senate on Tuesday went into a close door session to take briefs from Service Chiefs and some Ministers on the general state of […]
Tinubu seeks Senate’s confirmation of five directors of CBN board
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of five persons as members of the board of […]
Senate promises to tackle “one chance “ menace
Sen. Banigo Ipalibo has said the senate will take steps to tackle the menace of ‘one chance’, a notorious criminal gang operating in the […]
Insecurity: Senate to meet with Service Chiefs on Wednesday
The Senate on Tuesday, said it had invited Service Chiefs to appear before it on Wednesday, over security challenges in the country. […]
Senate summons CBN Governor on state of economy
The Senate, through its committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso […]
Tinubu urges Senate to approve disengagement of FCCPC CEO, Erukere
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the disengagement of Mr Babatunde Erukere, as the Executive Vice-Chairman and […]
Senator faults corruption allegation against Naval Chief, Ogalla
Senator Okey Ezea (LP- Enugu-North) has dismissed a report of alleged corruption, bribery and oil bunkering against the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral […]
Senate to summon Wike, others over insecurity in Abuja
The Senate will summon the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike and security agencies over the spike in crimes in the […]
Senate approves Tinubu’s request to borrow $7.4b, €100m
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request on the 2022-2024 external borrowing rolling plan of 7.4 billion dollars and 100 million euros. This […]