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Opinion: A Senate that Works for Nigeria by OLA AWONIYI

The ninth Nigerian Senate was inaugurated on June 11, 2019. Six months after, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and his colleagues have a lot to celebrate even if also some

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Senate orders investigation of alleged maltreatment of Nigerian business owners in Ghana………and More

By Martin Odiete The Senate has mandated its Committees on Foreign Affairs and Trade and Investments to, as a matter of urgency, interface with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to

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(Senate Thursday News Update), Senate moves to regulate Health Insurance…& more stories

By Martin Odiete The Senate on Thursday began moves to regulate Health Insurance in the country in a way that would allow poor Nigerians access to quality healthcare. This, the

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Senate President wants state of emergency declared in power sector

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday called on the Executive to, as a matter of urgency, declare a state of emergency in the power sector to overcome the

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(Senate News Updates)Senate moves against companies involved in oil spill….More

….Seeks end to Nigeria’s cyber security crises ….Senate President urges NLNG to make cooking gas readily available ….Senate wants States to dedicate funds for border communities ……Ensure adequate funding for

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Senate wants speedy completion of Ajaokuta-Otukpo rail line

The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Transportation to immediately take steps to ensure completion of the construction of the Ajaokuta-Otukpo rail line. The upper chamber also advised the

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N’Assembly may pass 2020 budget next week Wednesday – Lawan

***As Senate seeks partnership with ICAN on transparency, accountability President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that both chambers of the National Assembly may pass the 2020 budget by

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Senate probes Gencos, Discos over unsteady power supply

…Power Committee to submit probe report in four weeks The Senate has mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the activities of power generating and distribution companies with a view

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Ninth N’Assembly consciously chooses to unite in national interest – Lawan

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said the ninth National Assembly has consciously chosen to unite in the national interest despite the fact that its members are from

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Federal Projects refund: Senate approves N10.69bn for Kogi State

The Senate on Wednesday approved a promissory note issuance in the sum of N10.69 billion for Kogi State Government for projects executed on behalf of the Federal Government. The approval

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