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Senate receives Buhari’s request for approval 2016/2018 external borrowing plan
The Senate on Thursday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the approval of the Federal Government’s 2016 – 2018 borrowing plan. The letter,...
Senate wants states to dedicate funds for border commuities fund
…to probe compliance with Border Community Development law The Senate on Wednesday called on the 21 Border States to dedicate 1.5 percent of consolidated...
Senate moves against foreign coys involved in oil spill, environmental degredation
…Seeks end to Nigeria’s cyber security crises The Senate has commenced moves to put an end to what it described as the “illegal” activities...
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....
Senate invites NNPC, LNG over Brass project
*Wants upgrade of Ibadan domestic airport The Senate on Tuesday invited the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Brass LNG to...
Hate Speech Bill: Death penalty will be amended – Abdullai
…Says Nigeria has Africa’s highest cases of depression, and fifth in suicide Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said that...
Senate seeks to establish Agency for Mental Health
The Senate on Wednesday considered a Bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. ALSO READ: Bad traffic situation...
Social Media Bill scales second reading in Senate
A Bill for Protection from Internet Falsehoods and Manipulation on Wednesday scaled second reading during plenary in the Senate. The piece of legislation, also known as...
Nigerians under attack from hate speech – Abdullahi
***Says purveyors hide under ‘Freedom of Speech’ to blackmail NASS, victimise others The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi...
Finance Bill not about VAT increase – Yayi
Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Solomon Adeola alias Yayi, has stated that contrary to popular sentiment about the Executive Finance Bill 2019...
