Senate Confirms Honourable Justice Ariwoola as CJN
The Senate has confirmed Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following his screening at the plenary session of Wednesday, 21 September 2022. During the screening session at plenary, Justice Ariwoola made a speech detailing his educational background and past work experiences after which lawmakers posed questions bordering on funding for the […]
Senate Passes the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Bill, 2022
The Senate has read for the Third Time and Passed the Bill to establish the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (SB 996). The Bill which was transmitted by the Executive to the Senate for consideration and passage seeks to repeal the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Act, 2004. Presenting the report on the Bill at […]
Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Commission Against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 26 July 2022, read for the Third Time and Passed the Bill to establish the National Commission against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SBs 283, 513 and 794). Presenting the report of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, the Chairman, Sen. Ibrahim […]
President Buhari Writes to the Senate Requesting the Confirmation of RECs for INEC
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate requesting the confirmation of nineteen (19) persons for appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In his letter dated, 25 July 2022, read at the Senate’s plenary on Tuesday, 26 July 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that his request was in […]
PLAC 2022 Legislative Internship Opportunity
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week long fulltime internship programme with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practices and processes. Internship Requirements: (i) At least, a bachelor’s degree in any discipline(ii) Completed NYSC(iii) Good English writing and speaking skills(iv) Good computer […]
Rights Conversations Episode 2 – Safeguarding Economic and Social Rights in Nigeria
Senate Confirms Seven Nominees for Appointment as Ministers
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 29 June 2022, confirmed the nomination of seven persons for appointment as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. At the plenary session, the Senate commenced the process of screening and scrutinizing the qualification of the following nominees nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari to serve as Ministers: […]
The Bill to Establish National Electoral Offences Commission and Tribunal Scales Second Reading in the House of Representatives
The Bill to establish the National Electoral Offences Commission and Electoral Offences Tribunal (HBs 695, 753, 1372, 1427 and 1589) scaled second reading in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee of the Whole for further legislative action. The Bill seeks to establish a Commission and Tribunal which shall be responsible […]
President Submits Names of Ministerial Nominees, Presents Business Facilitation Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2022 to the Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted the names of nominees for appointment as Ministers of the Federal Republic Nigeria for screening and confirmation by the Senate as well as the Business Facilitation Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2022 In a letter dated 15 June 2022 read by the President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan (APC: Yobe) at […]
National Assembly Resumes Plenary, Commences Fourth Legislative Session
The Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, 14 June 2022, resumed plenary to commence its fourth legislative session following the conclusion of the primaries and conventions of political parties across the country. At the plenary session of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan (APC: Yobe) in his welcome remarks, congratulated the lawmakers who had contested […]
Senate Passes Bill to Amend Electoral Act, 2022
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 10 May 2022, read for the third time and passed the Bill to amend the Electoral Act, 2022 (SB 1002). Leading the debate on the Bill, the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC: Delta) informed lawmakers that the bill seeks to make provision for […]
The National Senior Secondary Education Commission Act (Repeal and Re-Enact) Bill Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Bill to repeal the National Secondary Education Commission Act, 2004 and enact the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Act, 2022 (SB 996) has been read for the Second Time in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) for further legislative action. Leading the debate on the Bill at the […]
Rights Conversations Episode 1 – What are Human Rights?
A Bill to Repeal and Re-Enact the VAPP Act, 2015 Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The bill to repeal and re-enact the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) (VAPP) Act, 2015 (SB.926) scales second reading in the Senate. The bill seeks to eliminate and prohibit any form of violence against persons in private and public life, to provide maximum protection and effective mediation for victims, and proffer punishments for offenders. Leading the […]
Senate Passes for Third Reading the Bill to Amend the Terrorism (Prohibition) Act, 2013
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 27 April 2022, passed for Third Reading, the bill to amend the Terrorism (Prohibition) Act, 2013 (SB 662). Presenting the report of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the bill, Sen. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (APC: Ekiti) stated that the amendment seeks to […]
Senate Passes Bills to Establish the Nigerian Peace Corps and the National Unity Corps
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 12 April 2022, read for the Third Time and Passed the Bills to establish the Nigerian Peace Corp and the National Unity Corp (SBs 271 and 375). The Bills seek to empower, develop and provide employment for youths in order to facilitate peace, volunteerism, community services, neighborhood […]
The Bill to Establish the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service Passes Third Reading in the Senate
The Bill to establish the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) (SB 477) passes Third Reading in the Senate. The bill seeks to detect and prevent crimes and illegal activities within the forest. Presenting the report on the Bill at the plenary session of Tuesday, 12 April 2022, Sen. Kasshim Shettima (APC: Borno) stated […]
Senate Passes Bill to Repeal and Re-Enact the Copyright Act, 2004
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 6 April 2022, read for the Third Time and Passed the Bill to repeal the Copyright Act, 2004 and enact the Copyright Act, 2022 (SBs 688 and 769). The Bill seeks to provide a legal framework for the regulation, protection and administration of copyright in Nigeria. Presenting […]
The Bill to Establish the National Religious Harmony Commission Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Bill to establish the National Religious Harmony Commission (SB 504) scaled second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, 6 April 2022. The Bill seeks to prohibit all forms of religious victimization, harassment, violence and hate speech. Leading the debate on the Bill, the sponsor, Sen. Sadiq Suleiman Umar (APC: Kwara) informed lawmakers that the […]
Senate Passes Witness Protection and Management Bill, 2022
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 30 March 2022, read for the Third Time and Passed the Witness Protection and Management Bill, 2022 (SB 641). The Bill seeks to provide a legal and institutional framework for the protection of witnesses and related persons in respect to disclosures made for public interest. Presenting the […]