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New Senate President promises thorough oversight responsibility

NEWLY-ELECTED Senate President Godswill Akpabio has promised that the upper chamber would carry out thorough oversight of the activities...

States reject LG autonomy as NASS transmits Constitution amendment bills to Buhari

THE National Assembly has transmitted 35 Constitution amendment bills to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. The Senate on Tuesday, January...
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Senate calls for review of N12.43trn deficit in 2023 budget proposal

THE Senate has raised a caution on the sum of N12.43 trillion to fund deficits in the 2023 budget...

CSOs commend Senate for considering bill that seeks to regulate GMOs in Nigeria

SOME civil society organisations (CSOs) have commended the Nigerian Senate for considering a bill that seeks to review the...
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Senate confirms NERC commissioners

THE Senate has confirmed four commissioners for the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The confirmation followed a presentation by the...

Senate removes direct primary clause, passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill again

THE Senate has removed the controversial Clause 84 from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The clause, which allows only direct...
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