Tag: senate
U.S. Senate grills Boeing CEO over safety concerns
United States senators have grilled the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Boeing, Dave Calhoun, over the planemaker's safety record in the country.
This overshadowed his...
NDDC presents N1.9trn budget to Senate
The Niger Delta Development Commission has presented budget proposals of N1.911 trillion for 2024 to the Senate Committee on the NDDC.
Presenting the proposals to...
Senate passes bill to increase salaries of CJN, other judicial officers
The Senate has passed a bill seeking to prescribe improved salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial officers in Nigeria.
This followed the adoption of...
Strike: Senate President, Reps Speaker, ministers meet NLC, TUC
The leadership of the National Assembly, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas are currently meeting with...
Senate probes delay in scholarship payments to Nigerian students abroad
The Senate has directed its Committee on Education to invite the Federal Scholarship Board and the Minister of Education to provide a detailed report...
‘Budget padding’: Senate recalls Senator Ningi from suspension
The Senate has recalled the senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Abdul Ningi, from suspension.
Ningi, who was suspended on March 12 over his allegation...
Senate passes bill to reinstate old National Anthem
A bill to revert to Nigeria’s old National Anthem has passed second reading in the Senate.
This followed the presentation of the lead debate on...
Senate approves death sentence for drug traffickers
The Senate has approved death sentence as a penalty for trafficking in hard drugs and other substances in Nigeria.
This followed the passage of the...
Alake asks Senate to increase exploration funding
Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake has solicited the support of the Senate for an increase in funding for the ministry to enhance...
Drama as senators fight over seats in renovated chamber
The renovated chamber of the Senate was on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, thrown into a rowdy session after senators exchanged words over sitting arrangement.
Both...
