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 followed the adoption of report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt at plenary.…
By Matthew Denis On Saturday the Senate has approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill, a budget of N28.7 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. The Senate also increased the bill by a total of N1.2tn, resulting in an adjustment of the…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday has added to its seating, 11 new Justices to aid in the dispensation of Justice by the apex court. The Court had earlier cited the death, resignation and retirement of some Justices as reasons why…
The Senate on Thursday passed an amendment bill, seeking to extend implementation of the 2023 Appropriation and Supplementary Budget from Dec. 3, to March 31, 2024. The passing of the bill followed the suspension of senate rule 78 sub (1)…
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of 11 new Justices of the Supreme Court. Their confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. The Senate approved the recommendation of…
The Senate Committee on Finance has mandated the Inspector General of Police to compel the appearance of the Registrar General of Corporate Affairs Commission, Garba Lawal, before it within 24 hours. The committee chairman, Sani Musa, expressed anger when the…
Sen. Simon Lalong (APC-Plateau)on Wednesday at plenary took his oath of office and allegiance. The administration of Lalong’s oath of allegiance followed his declaration as winner of the Plateau -South Senatorial election by the Appeal Court. The Clerk of the…
Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Sani Musa (APC-Niger East) says the Senate will amend the Fiscal Responsibility Act (2007) to make it more functional. The Act established the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) which has the duty to ensure that…
The Senate has threatened to step down consideration on the 2024 budget of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) over insufficient information Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, the Chairman,Senate Committee on Interior, Sen.Adams Oshiomole, said this said this at the 2024 budget defence…
The Nigerian Senate has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to appear before it. The Committee ordered the NPA to appear before it to explain the $852 million debt owed by operators to it. The Chairman,…
