Senate passes bills to establish maritime universities for second reading

  Bills for the establishment of two Nigerian maritime universities scaled through second reading during Thursday’s…

Senate approves N238bn budget for Customs 

  The Senate has passed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) budget of N238 billion for 2020. The…

Senate probes $25bn refinery maintenance fee by NNPC

  The Senate on Thursday directed its Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) to investigate the expenditure…

Buhari sacks NDDC board confirmed by Senate 

  President Muhammadu Buhari has officially communicated his decision to sack members of the Niger Delta…

Senate backs establishment of safe anchorage area in Lagos

  The Senate on Wednesday gave its backing to the establishment of the so-called safe anchorage…

Senate rejects Buhari’s visa-on-arrival policy

  The Senate has rejected the visa-on-arrival policy of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying it is premature,…

Lawan: Why Senate will approve Buhari’s $30bn loan request

  The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday, assured that the Senate would pass a $29.96…

Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation for new FIRS Boss, Nami

  President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Muhammad Mamman…

Senate passes petroleum tankers safety bill for second reading

  A bill seeking to reduce frequent accidents by petroleum trucks on Nigerian roads on Tuesday…

Senate passes N10.59tr 2020 budget

The Senate has passed the 2020 appropriation bill. The bill was passed after Chairman of the…

Senate threatens to arrest Dakuku Peterside

  The Senate Joint Committee on Navy, Marine Transport and Finance on Wednesday, asked the Director-General,…

Senate receives 2020 budget final report

  The Senate has received the final report for the 2020 budget. The chairman of the…