Tag: Senate

Senate Passes N446bn FIRS 2024 Budget

The Senate has passed N446,342,656,992.00 as the 2024 budget of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).   The action of the Senate followed its adoption and approval of the recommendation…

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Senate passes NYSC Trust Fund bill

The Nigerian Senate has passed a Bill, which seeks to establish the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund. The bill, among others, seeks to provide a sustainable source of…

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Senate Makes U-Turn, Approves Bill To Extend Service For National Assembly Staff

The Senate on Thursday, February 29, passed a Bill that seeks to add five years to the retirement age of staff of the National Assembly Service. If the Bill is…

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Senate Threatens To Imprison CEO Of NNPCL And Others For ₦‎12-Tr Turnaround Repair

The Senate has threatened to sack and jail the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, and heads of government agencies in the oil…

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Senate debates Keyamo’s ministerial screening in confusion

Festus Keyamo, a nominee for a ministerial position, was screened in the Senate, which has caused controversy. As a result of the misunderstanding, the Senate's leader, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi, sought…

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Today, the Senate will assess and confirm the final batch of ministerial nominees.

Today, Saturday, the Senate is reviewing the final batch of ministerial nominees. Today is also expected to see the confirmation of all 48 nominations. The upper parliamentary Chamber, which was…

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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for military intervention in Niger.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Nigerian Senate for permission to carry out suggested military action and other punishments against military officers who recently took control of Niger Republic. Senate…

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Senate probes alleged bribery of IPPIS executives

The Senate is investigating allegations of bribery and corruption by staff of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) officials at various universities. The alleged action by the officials had…

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Senate backs CBN on naira redesign

The proposed Naira redesign by the Central Bank of Nigeria has gotten the support of the senate.  At plenary on Wednesday, November 16, the senate resolved to provide the legislative support…

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