Senate

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…

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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…

5 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…

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Reps may formally debate, call for Pantami’s sack this week

…Nigerians not safe entrusting minister with sensitive data - Igbakpa Indications that the House of Representatives may formally present, debate…

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Senate moves to make YABATECH, Ilaro Poly universities

The Senate on Thursday moved for the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnics, Ilaro and Yaba College of Technology, Yaba to…

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Senate approves fresh $1.5bn, €995m loans for tractors, others

The Senate has approved the Federal Government's proposals for $1.5bn and €995m loans for importation of knocked down farm machines…

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Anger as Senate considers proposed database for cows

There has been public outrage over a bill in the Senate seeking to create a database for cows in the…

5 years ago

Cement: Senate seeks liberal policies to curb rising cost

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to introduce liberal policies to stimulate more investment in the manufacturing of cement…

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Senate probes CCT Chairman, Umar, over alleged assault

The Senate on Tuesday commenced investigation into alleged assault by the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar…

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Governors agree to implement autonomy for assemblies, judiciary in May

State governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum have agreed to implement autonomy for legislature and judiciary, with effect from May.…

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