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Buhari writes Senate to confirm Mohammed Bello as RMAFC Chair

The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm Mohammed Bello Shehu as Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

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New Ministerial nominees: Buhari overlooks Amaechi, Akpabio, Onu, others

The Senate has received the names of seven Ministerial nominees from President Muhammadu Buhari for confirmation as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Senate holds special session for Adamu, Kyari, Nasiha

The Senate on Wednesday held a valedictory session to mark the exit of three members of the upper chamber. The members include the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress

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Senate extends 2021 budget implementation to May 31

The Senate has extended the implementation of 2021 budget from March 31 to May 31. This followed the consideration of a bill to Amend the 2021 Appropriation Act. The Senate

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Senate passes Nursing, Midwifery Act amendment bill, one other

The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to amend the Nursing and Midwifery Act. Tagged: “The Nursing and Midwifery (Registration etc) Act, CAP N143 Laws of the Federation of

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Senate probes jail breaks across Nigeria

***Summons Interior Minister, Aregbesola, AGF Malami, NCS CG, Nababa The Senate on Tuesday mandated its Committee on Interior to carry out a full scale investigation into the causes of jail

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Nigeria must seek diversified solution to security challenges – Senate President

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for Nigeria to overcome its security challenges, efforts must be made to seek diversified solutions besides the military option to the problems

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Senate passes bill to establish Real Estate Regulatory Council

The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to establish the Real Estate Regulatory Council of Nigeria. The Council when established would, amongst others, curb fraudulent practices to ensure that the

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Nigeria’s sovereignty under threat – Senator Bwacha

Senator representing Taraba South, Emmanuel Bwacha, has raised the alarm that Nigeria’s territorial sovereignty is under threat following the invasion of Manga community in Takum local government area by Ambazonia

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Senate passes law to administer Nigeria’s territorial sea  

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to provide a legal framework for the administration of Nigeria’s territorial sea and offshore activities. The bill which scaled third reading is tagged:

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