Senate To Investigate Nnpc Over Fuel Subsidy Funds
The Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) will review and investigate the subsidy payment and non-remittance of funds by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Federation account following Senate’s adoption of a motion moved by Sen. Dino Melaye (APC: Kogi). Leading the debate at its plenary on Tuesday, 1st March, 2017, Sen. Melaye underscored […]
Senate Confirms Justice Walter Onnoghen As Cjn
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following his successful screening at its chambers on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017. During the hearing, Justice Onnoghen delivered a concise presentation detailing his educational background and past work experiences after which the Senate posed questions bordering on judicial reforms, […]
Bills To Amend The Companies And Allied Matters Act Pass Second Reading In Senate
“A Bill for an Act to amend the Companies and Allied Matters (CAMA) Act to provide for the incorporation of companies, registration of business names together with incorporation of trustees of certain communities, bodies associations and incidental matter” sponsored by Sen. Fatima Raji Rasaki (PDP: Ekiti) and “A Bill for an Act to amend the […]
Senate To Visit The Parliament Of South Africa Over Extrajudicial Killings Of Nigerians
The Senate has condemned the incessant xenophobic attacks and extra-judicial killings of Nigerians by South Africans and further resolved to send a delegation to the parliament of South Africa to express its displeasure over the incident. Moving the motion at the plenary session of Tuesday, February 28th, 2017, Sen. Rose Oko (PDP: Cross River North) […]
Acting President Vetoes Four Bills
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo has informed the National Assembly of his decision to withhold his assent to the National Lottery Act (Amendment) Bill, 2016, Dangerous Drugs Act (Amendment) Bill, 16, Currency Conversion (Freezing Orders) Act (Amendment) Bill, 16 and the Agriculture Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2016 that it had passed and […]
House Condemns Killings Of Nigerians In South Africa
The House of Representatives will send a high-powered delegation to the Government of South Africa following the xenophobic attack by South Africans against Nigerians living in Pretoria. Moving the motion under matters of urgent public importance at the plenary session of Wednesday, February 22nd 2017, Hon. Rita Orji (APC: Lagos) noted that in the last […]
Senate Suspends Plenary To Tuesday 28th, February 2017 To Allow Committees Conclude Budget Defence With MDA’s
President Muhammadu Buhari Notifies Senate Of Extension Of Annual Leave
President Muhammadu Buhari has notified the Senate of his intentions to extend his annual leave via a letter dated 5th February, 2017. In the letter that was read by the Senate President Sen. Bukola Saraki (APC:Kwara) at the plenary session of Tuesday, February 21st, 2017, President Buhari stated that he had taken the opportunity of […]
Senate Committee On Lands, Housing And Urban Development Public Hearing On A Motion Titled” The Need To Prosecute Building Laws Violators” On Wednesday 8th, February 2017 At Senate Conference Room 231 At 11 Am
Senate Screens 23 Ambassadorial Nominees.
Senate Committee On Lands, Housing And Urban Development Public Hearing On A Motion Titled” The Need To Prosecute Building Laws Violators” On Wednesday 8th, February 2017 At Senate Conference Room 231 At 11 Am
National Assembly Concludes Debate On The 2017 Appropriation Bill
The National Assembly on Thursday, January 26, 2017, concluded debates on the 2017 Appropriation Bill at its plenary sessions. During the debate in the Senate, Sen. Foster Ogola (PDP: Bayelsa) expressed dismay that the 2017 budget did not make provisions for project implementation in the Niger Delta region. He also noted that the Federal Government […]
National Assembly Continues Debate On The 2017 Appropriation Bill
The National Assembly at its plenary session on Wednesday, January 25, 2017continued debate on the 2017 Appropriation Bill. The debate, which commenced on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, continues to highlight concerns from lawmakers in both chambers. Speaking in the Senate, Sen. Biodun Olujimi (PDP: Ekiti) raised concerns over the inadequacy of provisions pertaining to youth […]
National Assembly Commences Debate On The 2017 Appropriation Bill
The Senate and House of Representatives commenced debate on the general principles of the 2017 Appropriation Bill at its plenary sessions of Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Leading the debate in the Senate, Sen. Ahmed Lawan (APC: Borno) stated that the 2017 budget was designed to support the Federal Government’s long-term objectives for sustainable development, inclusive […]
President Rejects Senate Recommendation To Remove And Prosecute SGF
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the recommendations of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East to remove and prosecute the Secretary General of the Federation (SGF), Engr. Babachir Lawal over alleged involvement in a contract related to the Presidential Initiative for the North-East (PINE) for rehabilitation of the North-East. The Company […]
House To Investigate Funds For Construction Of Mini Ranches
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the disbursement and utilization of N100billion released for the construction of mini ranches across the country. Moving the motion titled “Urgent Need to Investigate N100billion ($625million) released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the construction of Modern mini ranches […]
Senate Suspends Consideration Of The Report Of Electoral (Amendment) Bill
The Senate has suspended consideration on the report of “A Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act, 2010 after failing to arrive at a consensus on a proposed amendment to section 87 of the Electoral Act, No. 6, 2010 by the Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Committee Chairman, Sen. Abubakar Kyari […]
House Of Representatives To Investigate Accidental Airstrike
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Wednesday, January 18, 2017 resolved to set up a ten-member committee to investigate the military airstrike, which accidentally killed no fewer than 50 people and injuring over a 100 at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Rann, Borno State. Although the House adjourned hearing on […]
Nass Approves Joint Committees Report On Review Of The 2017-2019 Mtef And Fsp
The two Chambers of the National Assembly have approved the 2017-2019 MTEF and FSP document, which they are legally mandated to do before the passing of the National Budget. The Senate approved the report of its Joint Committees on Finance, Appropriations, and National Planning on the 2017-2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy […]
Senate Rejects Total Closure Of The Abuja Airport
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, January 17, 2017 has rejected the proposal for a total closure of the Airport and urged the Federal Government to consider employing a segmented approach for the repairs of the Airport runway. This came as the chambers resumed briefing on the proposed closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe […]