Category: The Parliament

Senate Approves N98.5 Billion Supplementary Budget to Boost Infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory The Nigerian Senate has recently greenlit a supplementary budget of N98.5 billion for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This decision follows a thorough review of the report presented by the Committee on FCT. The approval of this supplementary budget demonstrates…

“Senate Considers Bill to Control Cattle Rearing Business Amid Farmers-Herders Crisis” In response to the ongoing conflict between farmers and herders in Nigeria, the Senate is considering a bill that would regulate and control the cattle rearing business in the country. Sponsored by Senator Titus Tartenger, the proposed legislation would establish the National Animal Husbandry…

Nigerian Senate Confirms SEC Director and Commissioners, FCC Member In a decisive move, the Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of John Agama as the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Samiya Usman, Abimbola Ajomale, and Frana Chukuogor as full-time commissioners of SEC. The confirmation of these nominees came after a…

Senators Call on President Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency in Bandit-Prone Areas After a series of devastating banditry attacks that have plagued the country, the Nigerian Senate has issued a call for President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in areas heavily affected by terrorist activities. The Red Chamber of the National…

Reps, NMA, Others Move To Enact Law On Assisted Reproductive …As Experts tackle FG over non-implementation of National Health Act, 10 year after Nigerian House of Representatives House Committee on Health Institutions has expressed its readiness and determination toward improving the health infrastructure and well-being of Nigerians across the country. Chairman of the Committee, Hon….

1st anniversary: President Tinubu, NASS Relationship Mutually Beneficial – Speaker Abbas The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the cordial relationship between the executive and legislative arms of the Federal Government, saying it is good for democracy. Speaker Abbas, while giving the…

President Tinubu Unveils New National Anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” at 4th Republic Silver Jubilee Celebration President Bola Tinubu marked the Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s 4th Republic by launching the recitation of the new National Anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”, before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. This milestone also coincided with…

Senate Proposes Upgrade of Oloibiri Airstrip to Air Force Base to Boost Development in Bayelsa   The Nigerian Senate has recently put forth a proposal to revamp the abandoned Shell Airstrip at Oloibiri oil well one, located in Bayelsa, with the intention to transform it into a modern Air Force Base. This decision came after…

Senate Advocates Returning to Nigeria’s Former National Anthem In a significant development in the Nigerian Senate, a proposed bill to revert to the country’s previous national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” has gained momentum and passed a crucial second reading. The decision to swap the current anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” with the former composition stems…

Senate Calls for Special Funds to Address Power Outages in the North East During Wednesday’s Senate session, lawmakers urgently requested the Federal Government to allocate a special intervention fund for the maintenance of transmission lines in the country. This call was prompted by the ongoing power crisis in the North East region, where crucial power…