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The Senate on Thursday passed the South-South Development Commission Bill. It also approved amendments to the North West Development Commission Act (NWDC), South East Development Commission (SEDC) Act, and the South West Development Commission (SWDC) Act to include provisions for geopolitical representation. The resolution of the Senate followed its consistent adoption of the recommendations from […]
The Senate has approved a bill that aims to amend the National Minimum Wage Act, 2019, raising the National Minimum Wage from N30,000 to N70,000. Additionally, on Tuesday, the Senate passed a bill that seeks to shorten the interval for reviewing the National Minimum Wage from five years to three years, among other related […]
Former Anambra governorship aspirant and renowned industrialist, Dr. Chike Obidigbo, has urged for an agreement to allow the Southeast to hold the presidency first under a proposed single six-year rotational presidency in Nigeria. Obidigbo, speaking at a press briefing in Awka over the weekend, warned that without a clear mandate for the rotation to […]
Nearly a year after their inauguration, 24 out of the 109 senators have not sponsored any bills in the National Assembly’s upper chamber. In contrast, the remaining 85 senators have each sponsored at least one bill. The 10th Senate, inaugurated on June 13, 2023, marks its first anniversary this Thursday. A review of the […]
The Nigerian Senate has approved the National Anti-Doping Bill, aimed at aligning with the UNESCO convention against doping in sports. This legislative milestone was achieved after the bill was passed for the third reading following the adoption of a report by Senator Kawu Abdulrahman, Chairman of the Committees on Sports Development and Judiciary, Human […]
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended Senator Jimoh Ibrahim. Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, was suspended for alleged party infractions. The lawmaker was suspended by members of the APC Executive Committee of Igbotako Ward 11 in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. […]
The Senate approved for a second reading a bill that proposes the creation of a National Internship and Unemployment Benefit Scheme on Wednesday. The approval followed a lead debate by the bill’s sponsor, Afolabi Salisu (APC, Ogun Central), and contributions from other Senators. Salisu explained that the bill aims to provide part-time employment for unemployed […]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has pledged that the National Assembly and the executive branch of the government will work together to ensure Nigerian workers receive a living wage and improved working conditions. Akpabio stated, “No Nigerian worker will again be subjected to inhumane conditions. We will do everything to give you the best because you […]
The Senate announced that it is working with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and other key government entities to unify the National Identification Number (NIN). The Senate revealed its plan to collaborate with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and other related agencies to consolidate the National Identification Number (NIN), the Bank Verification Number […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is calling for an independent investigation into the alleged insertion of N3.7 trillion into the 2024 budget for non-existent projects. Additionally, they demand the immediate resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio to ensure a fair investigation. The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, addressed the media in Abuja, emphasizing […]
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