Senate

Bill to extend teachers’ retirement age reaches Senate

The Senate has received President Muhammadu Buhari’s executive bill seeking to increase the retirement age for teachers from 60 to…

4 years ago

Senate passes bill to eliminate HND/BSc dichotomy

A bill seeking to abolish the dichotomy between higher national diploma (HND) and bachelor’s degree has passed third reading at…

4 years ago

Senate seeks maximum punishment for rail line vandals

The Senate has called on the Federal Government and relevant Security Agencies to ensure that those dismantling rail lines across…

4 years ago

Senate considers bill seeking 15-year imprisonment for those who pay ransom

A bill seeking to punish those who pay ransom to kidnappers has passed second reading at the senate. The legislation…

4 years ago

Constitution review: Senate suspends plenary for one week

The Senate has suspended plenary sessions for one week to allow its members to participate in the public hearings on…

4 years ago

Stop 5G Network deployment in Nigeria, Senate tells FG

The Senate has asked the Federal Government to stop the proposed deployment of 5th Generation (5G) Network for mobile telecommunications…

4 years ago

Buhari asks Senate to approver $6.18bn external loan

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate, asking for approval for a $6.18bn external loan. The request is contained in…

4 years ago

Senate grills minister over N32.4bn COVID-19 fund

Senate Committee on Special Duties on Thursday asked the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya…

4 years ago

Fears of Boko Haram attacking Abuja grips senators

…seek audience with Buhari The Senate on Tuesday resolved to send its leadership to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari over…

4 years ago

Ibezim sworn in as Imo North senator

Frank Ibezim has finally been sworn in by Senate President Ahmad Lawan as the senator representing Imo North zone. Ibezim…

4 years ago