Tag: SENATE

Senate assures it will pass Petroleum Industry Bill this year

The Senate has reiterated that it will this year, ensure the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).…

Senate under fire over bill to give ‘repentant terrorists’ foreign education

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Ahmad Lawan to drop a Bill that will…

Coronavirus: Senate seeks ban on Ethiopian airline flights

The Senate on Friday urged the Federal Government to place a temporary ban on Ethiopian airline flights to…

Senate urges Buhari to reconstitute FCC

The Senate on Tuesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “immediately” reconstitute the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in line…

Senate president, Lawan warns mobile service providers against drop calls

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday urged telecoms service providers to improve their services or leave the…

Senate calls for mandatory health insurance scheme for Nigerians

The Senate on Monday called for the provision of mandatory health insurance scheme for all categories of Nigerians.…

Senate calls for mainstreaming of National Parks

The Senate on Thursday called for the mainstreaming of the National Park Service into the national security architecture…

Who Will Save The Senate?

Since the commencement of democratic experience in Nigeria in 1999, the National Assembly being the legislative arms of…

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Senate constitute 57-man constitution review committee

The President, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday in Abuja constituted a 57-man Constitution Review Committee. He charged members of…

Insecurity: Group chides Senate over inclusion of alleged terrorist sponsor, Abaribe in probe panel

The Coalition for Nigeria has rejected the inclusion of the lawmaker representing Abia-South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, in the Senate's…

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Senate President calls for dialogue on Hate Speech, Social Media bill

The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has said the increasing conversations around hate speech, fake…

Senate Committee screens Obiora for CBN Deputy Gov position

The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, yesterday screened Dr. Kingsley Obiora for the position…