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Senate to Resolve Controversial Tax Reform Bills with AGF Amidst National Debate

The Nigerian Senate has constituted a committee to review the controversial Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. Chaired by Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), the committee is tasked with meeting the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, to resolve contentious areas and report back to the Senate before public hearings […]

Senate Okays Tinubu’s Request for ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Amid Rising Debt Costs

Nigeria’s Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan to help bridge the 2024 budget deficit of ₦9.7 trillion. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin presided over the session on Thursday, during which the Senate approved the report submitted by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by […]

Senate Defers Confirmation of El-Rufai, Others

Sen. Abdullahi Gumel, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), has successfully transmitted the list of 45 confirmed ministerial nominees to the Presidency. Gumel shared this update during a press briefing held in Abuja on Tuesday. Following a recent Senate session, a total of 45 ministerial nominees were confirmed on […]

Senate Balks At Military Action Against Nigerien Coupists

The recent efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic through military action have faced setbacks. In response to this situation, the Nigerian Senate has advised President Bola Tinubu, who is also the Chairman of ECOWAS, to explore political and diplomatic solutions to restore democracy […]

Senate Urges NLC to Halt Impending Fuel Subsidy Removal Strike

The Senate has issued an appeal to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), urging them to suspend their impending strike concerning the removal of fuel subsidy and instead continue negotiations with the Federal Government. This resolution by the Senate came after they considered and adopted a motion during their plenary session on Monday. The motion, titled […]

PDP the Loser As Akpabio Forms Special Committees

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was a big loser as the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday announced the formation of eight committees to facilitate the smooth functioning of the Red Chamber. It is worth noting that the composition of the seven Standing Committees did not include members from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the […]

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