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Senate President wants increased parliamentary engagement between Nigeria and Jamaica

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has called for better and more engagement between Nigeria’s parliament and that of Jamaica. Lawan made the remark when he received in his office

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Debate relevance of N’Assembly to Nigerians and not the funding – Senate President tasks critics

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has challenged those who are critical of the National Assembly to a debate on the relevance of the Legislature to Nigerians rather than criticising

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Corruption: Lawan advocates use of technology for revenue collection by Govt. agencies

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has advised the Federal Government to explore the use of relevant technology for the purpose of revenue collection by its agencies, so as to

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Lawan flags off 2020 free medical outreach for thousands in Yobe

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, at the weekend, flagged off an expanded medical outreach for 2020 in his Yobe North Senatorial District. The flag off event held at the

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2021 Budget should provide job opportunities for youths – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Monday that the 2021 budget which is yet being processed by the National Assembly should be mindful of the youth unemployment in

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#EndSARS: Senate urges Intervention of all Nigerians to halt protests

***Receives briefs from DSS, Police chiefs The leadership of the Senate on Wednesday called on all well meaning Nigerians to intervene in the ongoing demonstrations across the country with a

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NASS will be meticulous on PIB, says Lawan

…As Senate adjourns till Nov. 24 President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly will carry out meticulous work on the Petroleum Industry Bill presently before

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Senate to suspend plenary next Tuesday to begin budget defence – Lawan

…tells MDAs to adhere strictly to deadline  President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the upper chamber will next Tuesday suspend plenary after consideration of the Petroleum Industry

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Plateau: Lawan urges IGP to provide security for traditional rulers

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Mohammad Adamu, to as a matter of urgency, deploy security for the protection of traditional rulers in

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African Free Trade Agreement must be backed by adequate policies, robust implementation – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to yield expected results, same must be backed by requisite legal frameworks, right policies, and

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