The Senate has set machinery in motion to approve the establishment of the North West Development Commission, NWDC and National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Trust Fund, respectively. Specifically, the bill seeking the establishment of the two legislations, passed for second reading on the floor of the Red Chamber on Thursday after lead and general debates […]
Senate confirms Adama Oladapo as NMDGIFB Executive Director
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Adama Oluwole Oladapo for appointment as Executive Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund Board (NMDGIFB). Recall that President Bola Tinubu had earlier nominated Oladapo for the position. He also requested the Senate to confirm him for approval in line with the establishment Act […]
Tinubu seeks Senate approval of CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee
President Bola Tinubu has sought the Senate confirmation for the appointment of a chairman and members for the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee, MPC. Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter titled: “Constitution of Monetary Policy Committee for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)”, addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpiabio and […]
Senate constitutes committee to amend Nigeria’s constitution
Insecurity: Senate plans compulsory registration of Nigerians
The Nigerian Senate has disclosed plans to make registration of Nigerians compulsory in a bid to address insecurity in the country. Speaking on the outcome of a closed door meeting between senators and security chiefs that lasted nine hours on Tuesday, Senate Committee Chairman on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, said the plan to make […]
Insecurity: Senate passes vote of confidence on service chiefs
Tinubu writes Senate to confirm Tadese as NPC Commissioner
President Bola Tinubu forwarded to the Senate on Tuesday, request for confirmation of Hon Amidu Tadese Raheem from Osun State, as Commissioner of the National Population Commission, NPC. Tinubu, in the letter seeking confirmation of the appointment, said it was done in accordance with the provisions of Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the […]
Insecurity: Senators, Service Chiefs, key ministers in closed-door session
BREAKING: Senate in closed-door meeting with security chiefs, NSA, ministers
The Senate is currently meeting with the nation’s security chiefs and some ministers behind closed doors. The meeting may not be unconnected to the recent surge in the security crisis bedevilling the nation. The House had, last week, postponed the meeting till today, Tuesday, February 13. Details soon… BREAKING: Senate in closed-door meeting with security […]
Hardship: Monetary policy interventions to impact Nigerians positively – Cardoso tells Senate
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso says the apex bank’s monetary policy interventions are designed to impact Nigerians positively amid increased economic hardship in the country. Cardoso disclosed this on Friday while addressing the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Financial Institutions. He reiterated that the apex bank is committed to […]