The Senate has voiced serious concern over the recent surge in killings in Benue State, affirming its commitment to tackling the worsening insecurity in the area. During a briefing on Tuesday, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu emphasized the urgent need for collaborative and lasting solutions to the crisis. He revealed that a delegation of senators, working…
The Nigerian Senate has urged Nigerians to look forward to several reforms and key priority projects as the second half of the 10th National Assembly kicks off. The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, made the revelation in a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate the mid-term exploits of the country’s foremost legislative institution….
The Senate on Thursday asked President Bola Tinubu to assent to the Nigerian Forest Security Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, which was recently passed by the National Assembly and is currently awaiting presidential approval to tackle insecurity. The Senate adopted a resolution following the presentation of two motions sponsored by Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Abba Moro,…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners submitted by President Bola Tinubu in March for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Senate confirmed the appointments following the presentation and review of a report submitted by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters during Wednesday’s plenary session. While presenting…
The Senate has amended the Acts establishing the South-South, South-West, and North-Central Development Commissions to allow for the appointment of additional Executive Directors, aimed at improving administrative efficiency within the regional bodies. This followed the presentation and consideration of three amendment bills sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), during Tuesday’s plenary session….
The Senate has just passed the two remaining tax reform bills as it concludes clause-by-clause consideration The Senate on Wednesday commenced consideration of the reports on the four tax reform bills, passed two during plenary, and scheduled the remaining two for Thursday. The four tax reform bills passed are the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill,…
The Senate has passed two out of four major tax reform bills, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing overhaul of the nation’s tax administration framework. The two bills, one seeking to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act and another to establish the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill 2025 along with the Nigeria…
Senate Delays Passage of Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Sets Two-Day National Security Summit The 10th Senate has postponed the passage of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills until Wednesday to allow for thorough review and debate. The four bills—the Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue Tax Board Bill, and Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment…
The Senate has resolved to constitute an adhoc committee to organise a national security summit as part of efforts to stem the escalating security challenges in the country. This followed a motion sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South), and co-sponsored by Senators Titus Zam (APC, Benue North West), Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter (Ebonyi North)…
The Nigerian Senate has constituted an 18-member committee tasked with overseeing the activities of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.). This, it said was in a bid to strengthen transparency and accountability in the state’s governance. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, was named as chairman of the committee. The announcement was made on…
