Tag: Nigerian Senate
Meet ‘Taiwo Oyedele’: 13 Things To Know About The Minister of State for Finance Nominee
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. Oyedele will replace Dr. Doris…
INSIGHT: Real-time transmission of results rejected — who gains and who loses?
The decision by the senate to retain discretionary powers for the transmission of election results has renewed national…
ANALYSIS: Is the senate becoming a refuge for ex-governors?
As each election season winds down, a familiar movement takes shape, with state leaders nearing the end of…
How close is Nigeria’s Electoral Act Amendment to becoming law ahead of the 2027 Polls?
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey. With the 2027 general elections looming, the nation’s…
EXAMINATION: Terrorism financing — can lawmakers identify the culprits
The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the rising threat of terrorism financing in the country. Security analysts…
Meet Nigerian senators who have been suspended since 1999 (PHOTOS)
Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended by the senate on Thursday, March 6…
Nigerian Senate to pass 2021 budget on Monday, December 21
The Nigerian Senate has disclosed that it will hold a special session to pass the 2021 budget presently…
Senate seeks review of import duty on newsprint
A case has been made by the Senate on Tuesday, June 9 for the reduction of import duty…
BREAKING: Lawan welcomes Senator Kalu into the senate days after being released from prison
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu who recently left the Nigerian Correctional Centre has…
‘We won’t disclose outcome of our investigations against Senator Elisha Abbo’ — Senate
Senate has disclosed that the outcome of its investigation against Adamawa lawmaker, Elisha Abbo who was caught on…
Senator Omo Agege accuses ASUU of opposing passage of anti-sexual harassment bill
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been accused by the Nigeria's Deputy Senate President,…
Nigerian Senate move to reduce political parties from 91 to Five
The Nigerian Senate has said that it would reduce the number of political parties participating in elections in…