Senate seeks to establish agency for mental health
The Senate on Wednesday considered a Bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Agency, when established, shall […]
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Work with NASS to advance the cause of women, Lawan tasks Women Affairs ministry
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has tasked the Ministry of Women Affairs to work closely with the National Assembly towards the empowerment of the […]
Senate advocates tax holiday for investors in agric, mineral sectors
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to partner with States, Local Governments and the Private Sector in infrastructure development to promote private investments […]
Senate wants fuel supply back at Nigeria’s border towns
The Senate has called for a steady supply of Petroleum products through the identified suppliers and registered filling stations across all Nigeria’s border towns and […]
Hate Speech Bill: Senate disowns Kano Senator
Twenty four hours after passing for first reading, the bill seeking for establishment of National Commission for Prohibition of Hate Speeches , the Senate Wednesday […]
NASS to amend Constitution to ensure smooth transition of powers
The National Assembly has indicated interest in amending the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) to provide for a smooth transition […]
Senate investigates delay in execution of N7.7bn Kagara dam
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Water Resources to investigate the delay in the execution of Kagara dam in Niger State despite the receipt […]
Boeing CEO admits mistakes on 737 Max
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg testifies before U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., the […]
Attorney-General seeks 2.5% commission on recovered loot
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday urged the Senate panel to approve 2.5 per cent as commission for those involved in […]
2020 budget: Senate rejects N23bn Niger Delta Ministry budget proposal
Senate Committee on Niger Delta yesterday rejected the 2020 capital budget of N23bn for the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. The committee cited non-completion of […]
Nigeria needs prayers to overcome challenges
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said on Wednesday that Nigeria needs prayers to overcome its challenges. “Given the situation we are in today, […]
Revenue Leakage, Senate To Partner FRC To Curb Misuse Of Funds
The Senate has promised to work with the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to block revenue leakages and misuse of funds by Federal Government agencies. The […]
Senate begins amendment of production sharing contract Act
The Senate on Tuesday commenced the amendment of the Production Sharing Contract Act, following consideration of a bill to that effect. Ezrel Tabiowo, special assistant (press) […]
$9.6b Debt: Senate Summons Malachi, Ministry Officials, Others
The Senate has passed a resolution inviting the Attorney general of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to brief it on details of […]