Tag: Senate

El-Rufai, Okotete Missing as Senate Confirms 45 Ministerial Nominees (FULL LIST)

The Nigerian Senate on Monday confirmed 45 out of 48 ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu. Among those screened and confirmed by the Red Chamber include Nyesom Wike, Heineken Lokpobiri,…

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Budget Padding: ‘They Are Trying to Silence Me But…’ – Ningi

Suspended senator Abdul Ningi representing Bauchi Central has asserted that even though the Senate was trying to silence him, he could not control the can of worms he unleashed. As…

Senate Pushes Bill to Ban Foreign Currency Transactions in Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate has taken a bold step towards economic reform with the introduction of a bill aimed at outlawing the use of foreign currencies for transactions and payments within…

BREAKING: Buhari Nominates Muazu Sambo as New Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Muazu Sambo as a minister-designate Sambo to replace former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman. Daily Report Nigeria can recall that Mamman was sacked in September,…

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Senate Passes Bill Mandating Banks To Report Deposits Above N5m To EFCC

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to amend the Money Laundering Act 2011. The bill was passed by the upper chamber on Wednesday March 16, after due consideration by…

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Senate Will Debate CBN New Cash Withdrawal Policy Wednesday

The Senate has said it will debate the new cash withdrawal limit policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, announced this in…

‘We’re Not Cutting Down Expenditure,’ Senate Tells Nigerians

The Nigerian Senate has rejected calls to cut down its expenses due to economic hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. The rejection was disclosed on Monday by Sen…

Senate Seeks Justice Over Murdered Soldiers In Delta

The Senate has sought justice for the 16 soldiers who suffered a brutal attack by some youths during a peacekeeping mission in Delta State. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, community…

Don’t expect passage of 2025 budget before Jan 31 – Senate

Nigerians may have to wait till January 31 for the passage of the N49.7 trillion 2025 budget, the Senate revealed yesterday. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator…

Senate Working To Upscale INEC Budget – Senator Barau

The Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Senator Jibrin Barau, says the National Assembly is considering a possible upward review of the 2022 budget of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…