HomeTagsSenate

Senate

Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.

FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.

Nigerian Senators Clash Over Bill to Ban Open Grazing

Nigerian senators are embroiled in a heated debate over a bill proposing a ban on open grazing and the establishment of cattle ranches. Proponents argue the bill is necessary to end deadly farmer-herder clashes, while opponents raise concerns about constitutionality and practicality.

Senate Suspends Ningi for Budget Padding Claims

The Nigerian Senate has taken decisive action by suspending Senator Abdul Ningi for three...

Senate Grills Top Brass, Economic Team

The Senate has summoned the service chiefs and the economic team to appear before...

Naira Plummets to Record Low, Senate Summons CBN Governor

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has hit a new low against the US dollar...

Senate to FG: End Tax Breaks for Corporations Now

The Senate has called on the Federal Government to stop giving tax breaks and...

Senate Pushes for Modern Rail Line in Eastern Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate has urged the federal government to upgrade the Eastern Rail Line...

Senate Threatens to Fire Government Officials Who Ignore Invitations

The Senate has warned the heads of government agencies who fail to honour its...

Senate Advances Bills to Prevent Central Bank Leaders from Entering Politics

The Nigerian Senate has taken significant steps towards barring the governor of the Central...

Latest articles

Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.

FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.

Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.

Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi...