Senate confirms Tunde Lemo as FERMA chairman

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of…

Senate asks FG to provide more coaches for Abuja-Kaduna rail

The senate has urged the federal government to provide more coaches for the Abuja-Kaduna rail line.…

Senate passes 2019 budget

Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, the Senate has passed the 2019 appropriation bill. The passage follows the…

Senate passes PIGB

Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, the Senate, on Wednesday passed the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB). The…

Senate approves N30,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday approved the sum of N30,000 as new national minimum wage for…

Senate to fast track passage of new minimum wage bill

  The Senate on Thursday agreed to grant an accelerated hearing to the new Minimum Wage…

Kwara boat mishap: Senate urges nationwide enforcement of life jackets

The Senate on Wednesday mandated the National Inland Waterways Agency (NIWA) to enforce the use of…

Senate considered 8 maritime bills in three years

Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber said it has so far considered eight maritime- related bills. Chairman, Senate…

Senate probes NPA over N177bn ‘unremitted fund’ 

Senate on Wednesday resolved to probe the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) over an alleged unremitted N177…

Senate investigates NPA over N177bn unremitted fund

Senate on Wednesday resolved to probe the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) over an alleged unremitted N177…

Senate invites Amaechi over eastern rail line

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to appear before its joint committee…

Senate probes NNPC’s $1.05bn withdrawal from NLNG account

The Senate has set up a committee to investigate the alleged unauthorized withdrawal of $1.05 billion…