Tag: Nigeria senate

Senate Rejects New Fintech Regulator, Hands Oversight to CBN

Nigerian Senate backs stronger fintech regulation under Central Bank of Nigeria. Lawmakers say creating a new fintech agency would duplicate roles and increase bureaucracy. Senate also pushes stricter action against…

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Senate Passes 2026–2028 MTEF, Clears Way for Tinubu’s ₦54.4 Trillion Budget Presentation

Senate approves 2026–2028 MTEF/FSP, setting stage for Tinubu’s 2026 budget. Oil price benchmark revised to $60/barrel; crude production set at 1.84 million bpd. Framework adoption allows timely submission, review, and…

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Senate Denies Plot to Impeach Akpabio, Says Reports are False and Misleading

Senate leaders say there is no plan to impeach Akpabio, calling the reports misleading. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s statement was reportedly misinterpreted, sparking the false rumour. The Senate warns that…

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