10th Senate

Senate And House Adjourn Plenary To November Amidst Controversy Over Tax Reforms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Amid controversy surrounding the tax reform bills recently forwarded to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, both chambers of the National Assembly unexpectedly adjourned plenary sessions until November 19. The adjournment, which has sparked speculation, comes after significant … Read more

Senate Begin Screening Of Tinubu’s Ministerial Nominees …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Senate on Wednesday suspended all items on its Order Paper to commence the screening of ministerial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu. The motion to prioritize the screening was moved by Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) and seconded by Senate … Read more

Senate To Screen Seven Ministerial Nominees Tomorrow …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The 10th Senate led by Godswill Akpabio, is set to screen seven ministerial nominees recently announced by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday (tomorrow). Henzodaily understands that the President, last week sent a request to the Senate to confirm the new ministerial nominees. They include … Read more

Senators Disagree Over Funding For Commissions Newly Created By President Tinubu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigerian Senate witnessed a minor uproar during its session on Thursday as members deliberated over the funding source for regional development commissions, a key component of the newly established Ministry of Regional Development by President Bola Tinubu. The discussion … Read more

Senate Confirms Budget Will Be Submitted After Tinubu’s Return From Abroad …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Senate has announced that the Federal Government is expected to submit the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) following President Bola Tinubu’s return from his current overseas trip. The MTEF serves as a crucial legal … Read more

Confusion As Senate Enters Emergency Closed-Door Session Over LG Autonomy …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> There is a stalemate and confusion in the Nigerian Senate regarding the feasibility of implementing the Financial Autonomy granted to the 774 Local Government Councils by the Supreme Court earlier this year. The trouble began on Wednesday when Senator Tony Nwoye … Read more

Senate Moves To Establish University Of Agriculture In Osun …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Senate, on Wednesday, October 2, swiftly passed both the first and second readings of a bill aimed at establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State. The bill, sponsored by Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC … Read more