Minister Of Finance Briefs Senate On Governments Monetary Policies
On Thursday 21st July, 2016 the Honourable Minister of Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun briefed the Senate on the Monetary/Fiscal Policies adopted to salvage the current economic situation. It would be recalled that the Minister had been invited upon a resolution of the Senate on 25th May, 2016 to appear before the Senate on Wednesday 20th […]
Senate Passes Nigerian Railway Corporation Bill, 2015
On Thursday 21st July 2016 the Senate passed the Nigerian Railway Corporation Bill, 2015. It would be recalled that the Senate commenced consideration of the Bill on Thursday 14th July, and deferred further consideration to 21st July, 2016. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Andy Uba (PDP:Anambra) seeks to repeal the Nigerian Railway Corporation […]
House Of Representatives Votes Against Bill For An Act To Amend The Compulsory, Free, Universal Basic Education Act, 2004
The House of Representatives has voted against a Bill for an Act to Amend the Compulsory, Free, Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act, 2004 that sought to increase the funds set aside by the Federal Government for States for the purpose of improving the Education Sector. Leading the debate at the plenary session of July 19th […]
Malnutrition In Idp Camps: Senate Urges FG To Release Funds
The Senate on Wednesday, 20th July 2016 called on the Federal Government (FG)to ensure the immediate release of funds to tackle issues of malnutrition in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the country. The resolution came after a motion moved by Sen. Babakaka Bashir Garbai (APC:Borno) informed the Senate that a delegation sent to visit the […]
Senate Receives Report On List Of Ambassadorial Nominees
The Senate at its sitting on Wednesday, 20th July 2016 considered the report of its Committee on Foreign Affairs on ‘‘the alleged irregularities and lopsidedness of the list of 47 career Ambassadorial Nominees’’. It would be recalled that the Senate had invited the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama and the Secretary General […]
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Governor Of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele Briefs Senate On Government’s Monetary Policy
On Tuesday 19th July, 2016 the Governor of Central Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele briefed the Senate, in a closed door session, on the Monetary/ Fiscal Policies adopted to salvage the current economic situation. It would be recalled that the Senate, on 25th May, 2016, unanimously resolved to invite the Minister of Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun […]
Senate Condemns Murder Of Female Preacher
The Senate has condemned the murder of female preacher, Mrs. Eunice Mojisola Olawole who was allegedly killed by religious fanatics at the early hours of Saturday, 9th July 2016 in Kubwa, Abuja. Elaborating on the murder of the 42 year old deceased Evangelist and mother of 7 children at the Senate plenary on Wednesday 13th […]
Finally, Agf Appears Before Senate
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has finally appeared before the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal matters. It would be recalled that a Senate briefing on the matter on Tuesday, 12th July revealed that the AGF had failed to appear before the aforementioned Committee on several […]
Senate Passes Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities Bill, 2016
The Senate on Wednesday, 13th July 2016 passes the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill, 2016. The Bill is sponsored by Sen. Francis Alimikhena (APC:Edo) and was presented for first and second reading in October and December, 2015 respectively. The Bill seeks to provide social protection to persons with disabilities and provide safeguards against […]
House Of Representatives To Investigate Terms And Conditions For Disbursement Of Bailout Funds
The House of Representatives has called for the investigation of the enforcement and utilization of the Four Hundred Billion Naira (N400,000,000,000) bailout fund disbursed by the Federal Government to certain States. Moving the Motion under matters of urgent public importance at the plenary session of July 14th 2016, Hon. Sunday Steve Karimi (APC: Kogi) expressed […]
A Bill To Establish Non-Governmental Organization (Ngo) Regulatory Commission Passes Second Reading In The House
A Bill to provide for the Establishment of Non- Governmental Organizations (NGO) Regulatory Commission Nigeria passes second reading in the House of Representatives. Leading the debate at the plenary session of July 14th 2016, Hon. Umar Buba Jibril (Deputy Leader, PDP: Kogi) who is the Sponsor of the Bill stated that it seeks to properly […]
Senate Receives Report On Its Summons Of The Agf
The Senate at its plenary on Tuesday, 12th July, 2016 has been briefed on the progress of its resolution which summoned Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice to appear and give evidence before its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on how his action in prosecuting […]
Senate Invites Sgf Over Comments On Zonal Intervention Projects
The Senate has invited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal to appear before its Committees on Appropriation, Finance and Ethics after a comment attributed to him in a National Newspaper that Zonal Intervention projects may not be implemented Raising the point of order at the Senate plenary on Tuesday, […]
Senate Calls On States And Local Governments To Pay Outstanding Salaries Of Teachers
States and Local governments have been urged to pay outstanding salary arrears to teachers after a motion titled “Non payment of Teachers Salaries across the Country” was moved by Sen. Dino Melaye (APC:Kogi) at Senate plenary on Tuesday, 12th July, 2016. According to the motion, despite the Federal government bailout funds to 23 States to […]
House Of Representatives Steps Down Unpaid Wages Prohibition Bill
The House of Representatives has stepped down a Bill that seeks to prohibit late payment, non-payment and underpayment of workers’ wages, pensions and other emoluments in Nigeria. According to the Bill sponsor, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC: Lagos), the Bill also prescribes penalties for the non-payment of salaries and other related matters. Leading the debate at the […]
House In Rowdy Session Over Controversial Immunity Bill
The House of Representatives has referred the Bill seeking to alter Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to its Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review after lawmakers shared divergent views over the Bill’s content at its second reading. While some were in support of the Bill, others registered their dissent chanting “No immunity!” […]
Senate Invites Minister Of Foreign Affairs Over Ambassadorial Nominees List
The Senate on Wednesday 22nd June 2016 invited the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama and the Secretary General of the Federation, Engr. Babachir David Lawal to appear before its Committee on Foreign Affairs and explain the process it employed in compiling the list of 47 ambassadorial nominees. The Senate’s invitation is based […]
Senate Reviews Report On The Nigerian Railway Corporation Act, 2015
The Senate has considered the report of the Nigerian Railway Corporation Act 1955 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2015, which was referred to its Committee on Land Transport after its second reading on 6th October 2016. Presenting the report, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa (APC:Lagos), Chairman Committee on Land Transport noted that the Bill seeks to boost the transport […]
House To Investigate Diverted Donor Funds Given To Idps In The North East
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Thursday, 23rd June 2016 resolved to investigate the alleged diversion of donor funds donated to Internally Displaced Persons, (IDPs) in the Northeast region. Moving the motion under matters of urgent public importance, Hon. Ali Isa Jessie (PDP: Gombe) commended the military ‘s commitment in the fight […]