Tinubu Proposes N24.6 Billion Refunds for State Airports Takeover In a significant move to further bolster the infrastructure development initiatives within the Nigerian aviation sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recently forwarded a letter to the Nigerian Senate seeking approval for the federal government’s acquisition of two state airports and a substantial refund totaling N24.6…
Senate Adjourns Plenary Over the Demise of Honorable Isa Dogonyaro, Jigawa Lawmaker In a solemn and poignant moment during Tuesday’s plenary session, the Nigerian Senate came together to mourn the passing of Hon. Isa Dogonyaro, a beloved member of the House of Representatives representing the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State. The 46-year-old lawmaker, known…
Senate Approves NCC Budget of N549.6bn for 2024 The Nigerian Senate has given the green light to a budget of N549.6 billion for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the upcoming fiscal year of 2024. The approval, which was made during a plenary session on Thursday, followed a thorough consideration of the report presented by…
Disables hail Osun Assembly over passage of PWDs Bill The Bill to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to essential services such as health, education, employment, and social amenities that promote inclusion has been passed. The bill’s passage demonstrates the Osun State House of Assembly’s commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity and…
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Domestic Workers and Employers Yesterday, the Nigerian Senate passed a bill for second reading that aims to provide documentation and protection for domestic workers and their employers across the country. The bill, titled “A bill for an act to provide for the documentation and protection of domestic workers and employees,”…
Senate Chamber Arrangements Spark Heated Debate Among Senators The Nigerian Senate was embroiled in a tense debate on Tuesday as Senate Whip Senator Ali Ndume raised objections to the newly renovated Senate Chamber’s arrangements. The debate, which escalated into a heated discussion among members, focused on the overall layout of the Chamber. Senator Ndume, a…
Nigerian Senate Launches Probe Into Delayed $18.72bn Centenary City Project The Nigerian Senate has taken action by establishing a seven-man ad-hoc committee to investigate the stalled $18.72 billion Centenary City Project in Abuja. The aim of the committee is to identify the impediments hindering the completion of the project. During the Senate proceedings, there was…
Sharp Practices In Aviation Sector: NASS To Engage Stakeholders In a National Summit As part of the efforts to address various challenges and unwholesome practices in the aviation industry, the Senate and House of Representatives committees on Aviation and Aviation technology have resolved to organize a National Summit on the Aviation Industry to address the…
Reps Want MDA’s To Comply With Disabilities Act As Aviation Stakeholders Assure PWDs Of Equal Access To Air Travel Nigerian House of Representatives has reiterated commitment to ensuring compliance with the Disabilities Act across various Ministries Departments Agencies, MDAs of Government The Disability Act, also known as the Discrimination against People with Disabilities Prohibition Act…
Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Education to commence full implementation of the National Policy on Education with regards to Special Needs Education and ensure that adequate resources are made available to provide a conducive learning environment in public schools for pupils and students with special needs. The House also mandated…
