The Senate has resolved to investigate the sudden hike in the price of cement by its producers in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a point of order by the Deputy Senate Leader, Sen. Lola Ashiru on the “Need to…
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to stop its planned increase of electricity tariff via the planned withdrawal of electricity subsidy. The upper legislative chamber made the call through a motion it adopted at plenary on Wednesday in Abuja.…
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 Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary) during plenary session. Presenting the report, chairperson…
The Senate has confirmed 17 persons for appointment as Commissioners of National Population Commission (NPC) out of 19 nominated by President Bola Tinubu. Their confirmation followed adoption of screening report of the Committee on National Identity Card and Population at…
On Thursday, the Senate, at its plenary approved the 2024 budget of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The passage of the budget followed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs 2024 Budget of the…
President Bola Tinubu has sought the confirmation of the Senate for the appointment of a Chairman and Members for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to President of…
The planned interface of the Senate with Service Chiefs, was stalled on Wednesday, following the absence of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa and others at the National Assembly.…
The Nigerian Senate has summoned Service Chiefs to appear before it over the state of insecurity in the country. The Security Chiefs are expected to appear before the legislative House on Wednesday and Thursday. This was disclosed on Tuesday by…
The Senate, through its committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it on Tuesday. He is to explain the state of the economy and…
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request on the 2022-2024 external borrowing rolling plan of $7.4 billion and €100 million. This followed the adoption of a report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt at plenary. Presenting…
