The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (Establishment) Bill, 2021 sequel to the consideration of a report by the Committee on Aviation. The chamber had stepped down the bill last week due to a “mix-up” observed by…
…As Pension Reform Bill, five others scale second reading The Senate on Wednesday considered a bill seeking to bring respite to distressed Nigerian retirees. The bill which passed second reading was tagged: “Pension Reform Act 2014 (Amendment), 2022.” The bill…
The Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) for repositioning the Nigerian oil and gas industry into a competitive business environment. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan, gave…
The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the nomination of four nominees as Commissioners for the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The President’s request was contained in a letter dated 27th January, 2022, and read…
…Pledges support for frontier exploration The Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) for repositioning the Nigerian oil and gas industry into a competitive business environment. The Chairman of the Committee,…
…Says Military should protect Nigerians with better funding The Senate has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, send fighter jets to flush out terrorists in their hideouts who are behind the kidnappings and killings of Nigerians.…
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Wednesday that the Senate will intervene to avert possible crisis over allegations of hike in registration fees by some tertiary institutions particularly in the northern part of the country. Lawan said…
The Senate has advised the Federal Government to evolve and implement holistic reforms in the Nigerian Police Force. According to the upper chamber, employing more able bodied personnel, injecting more financial resources for the purpose of procuring arms, ammunition and…
Following the Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) report on confirmation of the appointment of National Commissioners, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nominees in accordance with the relevant provisions of the constitution. The Committee Chairman, Senator Kabiru…
A Bill seeking to give the federal government enabling powers to seize and confiscate assets acquired by corrupt public officers, money launderers and criminals involved in terrorist financing and other crimes has passed second reading in the Senate. The legislation…
