Nigerian Senate

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. …

The Nigerian Senate enacts a Student sexual harassment law, setting prison terms up to 14 years and requiring universities to establish investigative committees

President Tinubu nominates Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh as minister, sending the request to the Senate for confirmation after Uche Nnaji’s resignation

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 …

Akpabio rejects resignation calls, insists the allegations are political and vows not to step down without evidence

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.

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 …

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.

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service, aiming to curb illegal mining and improve safety in the mining sector. The service will play …

The Nigerian Senate has strongly refuted accusations by former President Obasanjo, defending its record and calling his claims “false and uncharitable.”