Nigeria is again debating how much oversight government should exercise over foreign-funded activities, nearly a decade…
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Senate Gives NNPCL, CBN, NDDC Others 72 Hours To Explain Audit Queries
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to several key federal agencies,…
Senate: Ban On Preaching, Hawking In Commercial Vehicles Has Been Law Since 2007
The Senate has dismissed claims that it recently introduced a ban on preaching and hawking inside…
Senate Threatens Sanctions Against MDAs Ignoring Legislative Summons
The Senate has issued a stern warning to heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and…
Senate Approves Bill To Create Agency For Asset Recovery
The Senate on Thursday passed the Proceeds of Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, paving the way…
Senate Approves State Police Bill, Clears Governors To Appoint Police Commissioners
Nigeria moved closer to establishing state police on Wednesday after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment…
Senate Reconsiders Decision, Allows Governors Into Chamber For State Police Debate
The Senate on Wednesday reversed an earlier decision and granted governors and other senior government officials…
Senate Reconvenes For Emergency Session As State Police Bill Takes Centre Stage
The Senate is set to hold an emergency plenary session on Tuesday as lawmakers intensify efforts…
Senate Clears Customs Of N62.2bn Under-Remittance Allegation
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has exonerated the Nigeria Customs Service of allegations that it…
Senate Cuts Recess Short, Convenes Emergency Sitting Over Worsening Insecurity
The Senate has summoned lawmakers back to Abuja for an emergency sitting on June 23, 2026,…