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Senate Marks Successful Legislative Year
The Senate at a special session on Friday, 9 June 2017, marked the anniversary of its second legislative year. Presiding over the session, Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki(APC: Kwara) expressed gratitude over the commitment of his fellow lawmakers in ensuring the success of the 8th Senate. He also highlighted the co-operation of the Deputy Senate […]
June 9, 2017
House Marks 2nd Year Of Inauguration
The House of Representatives has marked the second anniversary of the 8th Assembly. Speaking at the event of the special session, Speaker of the House, Hon. Yakubu Dogara (APC: Bauchi) expressed gratitude over the privilege of presiding at a momentous occasions graced by present and previous lawmakers who had made laudable contributions to the legislative […]
Senate Passes Witness Protection Programme Establishment Bill
The Senate has passed the Witness Protection Programme Establishment Bill, 2017 that seeks to create and operate a programme that protects witnesses in certain investigations, enquiries or prosecutions. Presenting the Report at the plenary session of Thursday, 8 June 2017, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Sen. David Umaru (APC: […]
Senate Passes Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Bill
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 8 June 2017 passed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to establish a Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and Tribunal for the development and promotion of fair, efficient and competitive markets in Nigeria, facilitate access to safe products by all citizens […]
Senate Suspends Passage Of The National Roads Funds Establishment Bill
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 5 June 2017, suspended the passage of the National Road Funds Bill, 2017 which seeks to create an agency for the purpose of financing the maintenance and rehabilitation of national roads. Presenting the report on the Bill, Chairman of the Committee on Works, Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC: […]
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