•Nigerian Senate The Senate today, called on Nigerians to rally behind the Army in its fight against terrorism in the country. The red chamber made the plea in a statement issued by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Abdulaziz Yar’ Adua (APC, Katsina Central). While commending the Army for its bravery in the campaign against […]...
The Senate has postponed the resumption of plenary session from January 28 to Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A statement yesterday in Abuja by the Clerk of the Senate, Andrew Nwoba, titled, “Change in Resumption Date”, “informed the lawmakers that there is a change in the resumption date due to the ongoing budget defence. It has […]
•Nigerian Senate The Senate has rejected the 2025 budget proposal of the Investments and Securities Tribunal due to errors in the figures and items presented. The rejection was carried out yesterday by Senator Osita Izunaso, APC, Imo West led Senate Committee on Capital Market, reports Vanguard. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Osita Izunaso...
The Senate through its Committee on Information and National Orientation, has rejected the N8.9 billion 2025 budget envelope earmarked for the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. At its sitting yesterday, it described the sum as inadequate, reports Nigerian Tribune. The Senate Committee consequently summoned the Minister ...
•Tinubu and Senate The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Adeola Olamilekan, has affirmed January 31, 2025, as a provisional date for the passage of the 2025 ₦49.7 trillion budget as the committee prepares to begin budget defence tomorrow. He made this disclosure today during a meeting with the chairmen of relevant committees ...
•Nigerian Senate The Senate yesterday said Nigerians should not expect the passage of the N49.7 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year before January 31. President Bola Ahned Tinubu had presented a budget of N49.7 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly on December 18 and asked the lawmakers to expeditiously pass the […]...
•Nigerian Senate The Senate has just passed the 2025 budget for second reading. Senators debated the N49.7 trillion money bill before passing it for a second reading. It was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, to report back to the floor within four weeks. The Senate later adjourned for the Yuletide till January 14, 2025.
•Dollar notes The Senate has initiated steps to restore Nigeria’s monetary sovereignty by outlawing the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the country. The proposed legislation, aimed at ensuring all payments — including salaries and transactions — are conducted in Naira, seeks to eliminate discriminatory practices ...
•FCT Minister Nyesom Wike The Senate today sought an investigation into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and has set up an investigative committee to look into the matter. The committee will also invite the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to appear before it to explain the reasons behind the demolitions, which have [&he...
The Senate at commencement of plenary today replaced the Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), with Senator Kaka Shehu (Borno Central) to represent the North East geo-political zone in the committee scheduled to meet with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on Thursday (today). The Senate yesterday constituted a 10-man...
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