The Senate on Wednesday approved a total of $6.18bn (N2.3 trillion) External Loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari to fund the 2021 budget deficit. The approved foreign loan for the issuance of…
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Breaking: Senate passes Petroleum Industry Bill, okays 3℅ for host communities
The Senate on Thursday passed the Petroleum Industry Bill and approved 3 per cent for the host communities The upper chamber passed the PIB, 2021 after the clause by clause consideration of…
Senate Passes Bill Abolishing HND/BSc Dichotomy
The Senate on Wednesday passed a Bill prohibiting discrimination between first degree and Higher National Diploma (HND) holders for the purposes of employment and promotion, into law. The decision followed the consideration…
Senate Approves Upgrade of Ilaro Polytechnic to University
The Senate has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun state to a university of technology. The development followed the third reading of a bill for an Act to provide…
Open Grazing: Resign Now for Rubbishing Buhari’s Govt, Senate Spokesman Challenges Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami has come under serious heat over his reaction to the ban on open grazing by southern governors. Reacting to Malami on Thursday, May 20, the…
President Buhari Asks Senate To Approve Fresh $2.18 Billion Loan, Gives Reason for Borrowing Funds
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Nigerian Senate to approve an external loan of 2.18 billion dollars. The president’s request was contained in a letter read by the Senate president, Ahmed…
Uncertainty in NASS Over Move to Impeach Senate President Ahmad Lawan
Nigeria’s Senate president, Ahmad Lawan, is facing threats of impeachment over his criticism of 17 southern governors for their call to restructure Nigeria. A member of the House of Representatives, Sergius Ogun,…