The Senate on Wednesday suspended consideration of the Committee on Local and Foreign Debts’ report to begin the screening of newly appointed service chiefs. The session, which began with the scheduled presentation of the report on New External Borrowing in the 2025 Appropriation Act, refinancing of maturing Eurobonds, and the issuance of a debut Sovereign…
The European Union (EU) Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has pledged to strengthen cooperation with Nigeria in the areas of security, trade, and governance, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen relations with West Africa’s largest democracy. A high-level EU delegation led by Mr. David McAllister visited the Nigerian Senate in Abuja on Tuesday, where it…
The Senate will on Wednesday screen the newly appointed Service Chiefs nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this after reading the President’s letter forwarding the nominees to the upper chamber. The nominees include: General Olufemi Oluyede – Chief of Defence Staff Major-General Waheedi Shaibu – Chief of Army…
Concerned by the escalating cost of living and growing economic hardship across the country, the Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to revise the current minimum wage and salary structure for members of the Armed Forces. The call was made following a motion raised on Tuesday by former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali…
The Senate has passed the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service Establishment Bill, 2025, marking a significant step toward curbing illegal mining and enhancing regulatory oversight in the nation’s solid minerals sector. The bill’s passage followed the presentation of a report by Senator Ekong Samson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development. The proposed Mines…
The Senate will, today (Thursday), conduct the screening of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a circular released on Wednesday by the Senate’s Director of Information, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, and circulated to journalists in Abuja. The screening comes less than 24…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Hon. (Mrs.) Ayo Omidiran from Osun State as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In addition to Omidiran, the President forwarded the names of 28 nominees for consideration as Federal Commissioners into the agency, in line with constitutional provisions…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday constituted a 12-member ad-hoc committee to advise the National Assembly on how to respond to mounting international concerns over alleged state-backed persecution and possible acts of genocide against Christians in parts of the country. The decision was reached following a closed-door session in which lawmakers deliberated on recent claims by…
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm Professor Joash Amupitan as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter during plenary on Tuesday, noting that the nomination follows constitutional requirements for legislative approval. Amupitan, a Professor of Law and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at…
The Senate on Wednesday officially swore in Joseph Ikpea (Edo Central) and Emmanuel Nwachukwu (Anambra South) as senators following their victories in recent by-elections. Senate President Godswill Akpabio presided over the brief ceremony, while Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Ojo, administered the oaths of office and allegiance. The by-elections filled seats vacated by Monday Okpebholo,…
