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.
Nigerian Senate
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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 774 Local Governments Areas.
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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.
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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 a key role in enforcing regulations and promoting sustainable mining practices.
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The Nigerian Senate has strongly refuted accusations by former President Obasanjo, defending its record and calling his claims “false and uncharitable.”
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NNPC and NMDPRA leaders push for a live televised Senate hearing to address oil sabotage claims, aiming to provide public transparency and clarity.
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The Nigerian Senate intervenes in the Dangote dispute with regulators, aiming to resolve issues in the petroleum sector and ensure local refineries’ operation.
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Nigerian lawmakers in the Senate advanced a bill on Thursday that proposes raising salaries and allowances for judges at all levels across the country. The legislation, titled “The Judiciary Salaries and Allowances Bill,” is seen as a step towards strengthening judicial integrity and deterring corruption. However, the proposal has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians.
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The Nigerian Senate is embroiled in controversy as PDP calls for Senator Godswill Akpabio’s resignation over allegations of a N3.7 trillion budget padding scandal.
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The Nigerian Senate suspends Senator Abdul Ningi for three months following his allegations of a N3.7 trillion discrepancy in the 2024 budget, sparking intense debate.