Tag: SENATE
Senate begins screening Bawa for EFCC chairmanship seat
Abdulrasheed Bawa on Wednesday arrived at the Senate for his confirmation hearing following his nomination to head the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
If...
Emefiele arrives Senate over cryptocurrency ban
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday arrived at the National Assembly to honour the request by the Senate joint...
Senate screens Buratai, Olonisakin, others for ambassadorial roles
The Senate on Thursday began screening the immediate past service chiefs nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari for ambassadorial roles.
The retired ex-service chiefs include Gabriel...
COVID-19: Nigerian Senate moves to repeal 96-year-old Quarantine Act
The Senate on Wednesday considered a bill that would see to the repeal of the Quarantine Act enacted in 1926, and help Nigeria deal...
Senate summons Emefiele, SEC DG over cryptocurrency ban
The Senate on Thursday summoned governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele to shed more light on the recent ban on cryptocurrency.
The...
Buhari writes Senate for confirmation of service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the National Assembly, seeking confirmation of the service chiefs.
Senior special assistant to the president on National...
Senate confirms Yakubu for second term as INEC chairman
Prof Mahmood Yakubu has been confirmed as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second term of five years.
He got his...
INEC: Yakubu appears before Senate panel
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has appeared before the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for appointment as INEC chairman for a second...
Buhari should stop going abroad for medical treatment – Senate
The Senate has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop going abroad for medical treatment in order to ensure the State House clinic becomes functional...
Senate cuts down Buhari’s entourage for budget presentation
The Senate has resolved that only those involved in budget preparation would accompany President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly on Thursday for the...