The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Malam Musa Aliyu as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
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The Senate has approved that a Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin- Ekiti, Ekiti State be established with a mission to develop world-class technologists and human resources that can sustainably manage the country’s economy.
The Senate has commenced the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the position of Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Musa Aliyu.
The Senate has passed bills seeking to prevent the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Deputy Governors of the apex bank from participating in politics.
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, declared that the Senate acted illegally in awarding N18.4 billion as compensation to 34 oil producing communities of Obiafu, Soku to Bonny in Rivers over Nigeria NLG Ltd’s acquisition of right of way (ROW).
The Senate on Wednesday swore in Amos Yohanna as the new Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District.
“Every major national development was based on a roadmap designed by citizens of the respective countries” – Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Senate has inaugurated its Standing Committee on Legislative Compliance.
Chief Whip of Senate, Sen.Ali Ndume on Tuesday left the plenary, after President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio ruled him out of order.
The bill to amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA Act has passed the first reading on the floor of the Nigerian Senate.
On its inauguration, Nigeria’s 10th Senate made a solemn but profound declaration: Its activities shall lift the masses from the dust! Nigerians had heard similar pledges before.
The Senate on Tuesday mandated comprehensive investigation into the activities of security forces and organised groups employing sophisticated techniques to illicitly steal crude oil in the country.
The Senate on Tuesday, embarked on an amendment of National Social Investment Programme Agency Act (NSIPA), 2023 aimed at moving the agency from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Presidency.
From inception, only a tiny few doubted his competence, capacity and candour! Yes, his reputation for diligence, hard work and achievements precedes him everywhere he goes. Still, on June 13, 2023, during his inauguration as President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio’s humane side remained a well-kept secret.
The screening of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees came to a conclusion last Wednesday amid high drama when one of the last three nominees collapsed during his screening before the Committee of the Whole of the Senate.
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) has queried the absence of a substantive Auditor-General of the Federation in the last few years.
The Senate has amended its standing rules to prevent first-time senators from contesting for the office of the President of the Senate and that of the Deputy President of the Senate.
The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations has been commended for ensuring strict regulatory compliance and enforcement of PR laws and practices in Nigeria.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria alongside four others as Deputy Governors.
The Senate will on Tuesday screen former Chairman of the Board of Citi Bank Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso for the position of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).