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Senate moves to strengthen labour institutions in Nigeria

The Senate, on Tuesday, moved to strengthen labour institutions in the country when it considered the Labour Institutions (Establishment) Bill, 2021. The bill which scaled second reading on the floor

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Senate probes Customs invasion of rice traders’ shops at Bodija market

The Senate, on Tuesday, mandated the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the alleged invasion of Rice Traders’ shops by men of the Nigerian Customs that resulted

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Senate passes bill to establish National Food Reserve Agency

The Senate, on Wednesday, passed a bill seeking to establish the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA). The passage of the bill followed the consideration of the report of the Committee

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PIB will change economic fortune of Nigeria – Senate President

***Says Ninth Assembly will keep to target on Electoral ammendment Bill President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday assured Nigerians that the Petroleum Industry Bill(PIB) which is before the

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Fighting Corruption in Nigeria: New EFCC Boss, Bawa unveils new strategy

By Martin Odiete, Abuja The newly confirmed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Abdurasheed Bawa has revealed his new strategy to fighting corruption in the country promising

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Ambassadorial Portfolio Can’t Stop ICC Investigation of Ex-Service Chiefs – PDP

…Berates APC Senate Leadership for Betraying Nigerians The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) berates the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the Senate for betraying Nigerians by clearing the former services

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Senate confirms Ex-Service Chiefs as Ambassadors-Designate

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nominations of the former Service Chiefs as Ambassadors-Designate.The confirmation of the nominees followed consideration of the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The

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Senate seeks to prohibit casual jobs for graduates in Nigeria

***As Senators blame banks for turning female marketers  into sexual slaves, harlots   The Senate, on Thursday, considered a bill seeking to stop employers in the private and public sectors from engaging

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Enough is Enough! Senate Charges Buhari To Declare State Of Emergency On Insecurity

Following the abduction of Students and Staff of the Government Science Secondary School in Kagara, Niger State, the Nigerian Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state

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Job creation: Senate wants FG to establish cottage industries in 774 LGAs

The Senate has urged the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs in conjunction with other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies to develop strategic framework for the promotion of the

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