Senate to amend NOSDRA Act to prevent activities of pipeline vandals; sanction, prosecute gov’t officials conniving with vandals
President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan The President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday said officials of government conniving with criminals involved in vandalising oil pipelines…
Senate appeals to FG to ban importation of textile for 5 years
The Senate has appealed to the Federal Government to ban importation of textiles in the country for a period of five years to allow for the production of local textile…
Senate rejects Nunieh’s nomination as NDDC board member, confirms Odubu as Chairman
The Senate has rejected the nomination of Dr. Joy Nunieh as a board member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and confirmed Pius Odubu as chairman of the commission….
2020 budget: We will ensure prudent application of all funds channelled to the power sector – NASS assures NDPHC
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said the 9th National Assembly will insist on accountability and transparency in the power sector, particularly in the…
Quality of governance in Nigeria can only be improved by ensuring productivity on the part of lawmakers – Lawan
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has made a case for Nigeria to maintain a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives…
We did not shut out the Press from legislative business – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Monday that it was share misrepresentation of fact to say that journalists were not allowed to cover the budget defence sessions…
Collaborate to recover $103.7bn oil sale funds diverted from Federation Account- Falana tells Senate
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, has asked the National Assembly to collaborate with anti-graft agencies for the recovery of oil sale funds lost from the federation’s…
Buhari nominates Adewolu as NCC Executive Commissioner, seeks Senate approval
President Muhammdu Buhari has nominated Adeleke Adewolu as the Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and is seeking the approval of the Senate for confirmation. The Senate on…
Senate rolls out legislative agenda, to pass PIB before end of 2020
The Senate on Wednesday received a report of its ad-hoc committee on the 9th Senate Legislative Agenda. Chairman of the committee, Senator Adamu Mohammad Aliero (Kebbi Central) presented the…
Senate President tasks committees to address major challenges facing the nation
Ahmad Lawan, Senate President President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, charged standing committees of the upper chamber to ensure the discharge of their duties with a view…