The Nigerian Senate confirmed 34 career and 30 non-career ambassadors, while assuring that states not yet represented will be considered in future nominations.
Nigerian Senate
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KEY POINTS The Senate has begun screening President Tinubu’s nominees to lead the NMDPRA and NUPRC in line with the Petroleum Industry Act The process follows the resignation of the …
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KEY POINTS Senate passes bill to prohibit recruitment of minors into Nigerian Armed Forces and modernise military law. Legislation strengthens civilian oversight, courts-martial independence, and legal representation for the military. …
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The Nigerian Senate enacts a Student sexual harassment law, setting prison terms up to 14 years and requiring universities to establish investigative committees
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President Tinubu nominates Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh as minister, sending the request to the Senate for confirmation after Uche Nnaji’s resignation
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KEY POINTS Senate approves over $21 billion in foreign loans to fund Nigeria’s 2025 budget and strategic capital projects. A $3 billion allocation will support reconstruction of the Eastern Rail …
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Akpabio rejects resignation calls, insists the allegations are political and vows not to step down without evidence
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The Senate has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the protection of the girl child, on education, health and other abuses.
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The senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Tony Nwoye has challenged the Attorney General to ensure the compliance with the Supreme Courts ruling on the financial independence of Nigeria’s …
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The Senate has passed the bill to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies in Osun State, aiming to support agricultural education and research.