The bill intends to create part-time jobs for unemployed graduates with a view to allowing them acquire working experience and earn stipends during the period. The post Bill to establish part-time jobs for unemployed graduates passes second reading at Senate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Senate considers bill on unemployment benefit scheme
The Senate passed a bill seeking the establishment of a National Internship and Unemployment Benefit Scheme on Wednesday. The bill was considered and passed for a second reading after a presentation by its sponsor, Senator Shuaib Salisu (APC, Ogun Central), who explained that the piece of legislation, aims to offer unemployed graduates in Nigeria some […]
Senate asks Nigerian Govt to immortalise late Ogbonnaya Onu
The Senate on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to immortalize the former governor of old Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Science, Innovations and Technology, late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, with a national monument due to his contributions to the growth and development of the country. The Red Chamber, in its resolutions after a motion […]
Senate moves to enhance ICAN’s powers, professional integrity
The Senate has started the legislative process towards strengthening the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, expand its structure and enhance regulatory powers and professional integrity within the accountancy profession. To this effect, the Red Chamber on Wednesday passed a bill for the amendment of the ICAN Act Cap 15, 1965 and for related […]
Jailbreak: Suleja prisons built with mud over 100 years ago – Senate
The Nigerian Senate has clarified the circumstances surrounding the reported jailbreak at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, attributing it to the collapse of the prison wall, built over a century ago with mud bricks. The incident, which occurred two weeks ago, led to the escape of 119 inmates. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, chairman of the […]
Senate moves to investigate $18.5bn abandoned Abuja Centenary City project
The Senate has set up a seven-member ad-hoc committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the delay in the completion of the $18.5 billion Abuja Centenary Economic City project 10 years after commencement.The committee was set up following a motion sponsored by the Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Ashiru Yisa, titled, ‘Urgent need to revive and complete […]
Senate adjusts sitting arrangement, reallocates seats to ranking lawmakers
The senators, upon resumption of plenary last Tuesday, complained that the seats allocated to them in the renovated chamber did not befit their status as ranking lawmakers. The post Senate adjusts sitting arrangement, reallocates seats to ranking lawmakers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Ranking senators’ protests, reintroduction of peace corps bill, others top stories at Senate
NYSC Trust Fund Bill will create job opportunities for graduates – Senate
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth and Community Engagement, Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), said that the recently passed National Youths Service Corps Trust Fund Bill would provide jobs for graduates. Adaramodu disclosed this when he led a delegation of the committee on an official visit to the Oyo State NYSC Orientation Camp […]
Nigerian Senate vows to protect rights of journalists
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerian media practitioners of the protection of their rights. Akpabio’s assertion was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, to commemorate 2024 World Press Freedom Day. He said: “On behalf of the Senate and the National Assembly, […]