Nigeria Senate

October 13, (THEWILL) - The Senate has confirmed Hon. Amaechi Nwoha as the commissioner representing the South East in the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). His confirmation follows the consideration of a report by the Committee on Establishment and Public Service...

October 13, (THEWILL) - A popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has saluted Nigerians over the decision by the Senate to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results electronically. The cleric said the development will reduce money...

October 12, (THEWILL) - The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf, for appointment as the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the recommendations of the Senate Committee on...

October 12, (THEWILL) - The senate on Tuesday reconsidered the Electoral Act and empowered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to decide on the best mode to transmit election results. This decision comes on the heels of criticisms attending the...

October 07, (THEWILL) - The Senate has confirmed the appointment of four nominees as members of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The nominees are, Idaere Gogo Ogan (Chairman); Farouk A. Ahmed (Chief Executive Officer); Abiodun Adeniji...

October 06, (THEWILL) - The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of board members of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC) The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) at...

October 06, (THEWILL) - The Senate has passed the revised Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) sent by President Muhammadu Buhari. The President had on Tuesday sent  the revised 2022-2024 MTEF and FSP to the lawmakers for...

October 05, (THEWILL) - The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominees for the board of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). George Abang-Ekpungu representing Cross-River was confirmed as Secretary. Other board members are Luqman Muhammed (Edo), Anumba Adaeze (Enugu),Alhaji...

September 29, (THEWILL) - The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists to support security agencies in waging war against the criminal elements. The Upper chamber also asked President Buhari to declare all the...

September 29, (THEWILL) - The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, commenced proceedings to stop processing delays and exorbitant charges on cargo transport by freight agents in the country. The decision was reached following consideration of a motion during plenary on Wednesday. The...