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Senate advances Bill to Amend NASS Pension Board Act for Second Reading
The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill to amend the National Assembly Service Pension Board Act, aiming to restructure the pension framework for legislative staff.…
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To Put An End To Voter Disenfranchisement, Senator Yar’Adua Pushes for Early Voting
When elections come around in Nigeria, millions of citizens mobilize to help make the process work—yet many of them don’t get to vote.
That’s the problem Senator Abdulaziz Musa…
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Senate Considers Terrorism Charges, Harsher Punishments to Curb Crude Oil Theft
In a bid to confront the persistent menace of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, the Nigerian Senate is considering the introduction of stiffer penalties, including classifying…
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Tinubu asks Senate to approve nomination of Five INEC Commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral…
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SERAP Takes Legal Action Against Akpabio Over Senator Natasha’s Suspension
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,…
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Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Champions Global Ties for Nigerian Architecture
Nigeria’s architectural landscape is set for a transformative shift as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, champions stronger…
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NYSC Members Urged to Prioritize Productivity for Entrepreneurial Success
Corps members of the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 have been encouraged to adopt a productive mindset as they explore entrepreneurship. This call was made by Mr. Chris Chukwudi Nweze,…
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Nigeria-Switzerland ties take Strategic Turn as focus Shifts from Aid to Innovation
In a move signaling a paradigm shift in international cooperation, Nigeria and Switzerland are redefining their relationship with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and…
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NASS clears JAMB of Financial Irregularities, Lauds Financial Prudence
The Joint Committee on Finance of the National Assembly has cleared the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of allegations of financial mismanagement following a review…
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Senate Suspends Plenary for 2025 Budget Defence, Resumes January 28
The Nigerian Senate has adjourned plenary for two weeks to enable lawmakers focus on the defence of the 2025 budget with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government.…
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