Senate Approves Electronic Transmission, Retains Manual Backup
Senate approves electronic transmission of election results Manual collation retained as backup after dramatic division 55 senators back proviso, 15 oppose controversial Clause 60 The Senate of Nigeria has approved…
Senate amends Electoral Act to allow electronic transmission of results with safeguards
Senate clarifies Section 60(3) of Electoral Act Amendment Bill Electronic transmission reaffirmed as primary method Manual Form EC8 approved as backup during technical failure The Nigerian Senate has amended its…
Nigeria Budget Deficit Grows as Senate Confirms Fresh Borrowing Plan for 2026
Nigeria budget deficit hits ₦25.27 trillion in 2026 proposal Senate borrowing plan confirmed amid weak revenue Debt servicing projected at ₦15.9 trillion Health Ministry funding crippled by poor capital releases…
Senate Summons Emergency Sitting Over Electoral Act Controversy
Senate to reconvene for emergency sitting on February 10, 2026 Decision follows rejection of real-time electronic result transmission Akpabio orders lawmakers back amid public debate INEC timetable for 2027 polls…
Opposition slams Senate over rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results
Opposition parties fault Senate’s rejection of mandatory e-transmission PDP, ADC, NNPP accuse APC of undermining electoral transparency Parties warn decision could erode public trust ahead of 2027 polls Major opposition…
Senate Rejects Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Senate rejects amendment making e-transmission compulsory INEC retains discretion under existing law Social media reports denied by Senate leadership Akpabio insists electronic transmission still stands The Nigerian Senate has rejected…
Senate Rejects Compulsory Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Senate rejects amendment mandating electronic transmission from polling units INEC presiding officers to continue following existing Electoral Act procedures Senator Tahir Monguno’s proposal removes electronic transmission requirement The Nigerian Senate…
Senate Fixes March 17 for Final Passage of ₦58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget
Senate schedules March 17 to pass ₦58.47 trillion 2026 budget Budget defence by MDAs runs from February 2–13 Public hearing fixed for February 9 Economic managers to meet Senate on March 5 The Senate has…
BREAKING: Senate Orders NSA to Probe Reports on Akpabio’s Death
Senate directs NSA Nuhu Ribadu to investigate circulating reports claiming Senate President Godswill Akpabio is dead. Reports deemed fake by the Senate President’s media team, citing misinformation on social media.…
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Failed Coup
Senate gives unanimous approval for Tinubu’s troop deployment to Benin after coup attempt. Lawmakers warn that Benin instability threatens regional security under rising West African coups. Approval clears way for…