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Senate considers Lekki Mega Free Zone, Quadrant, Eko Atlantic, national vital assets

… As Fadahunsi stresses need for their protection, Promotion*** The Senate Committee on Trade, Industry and Investment has described Dangote, Lekki, Alaro City, and the Lagos...

Bill to establish Ondo seaport passes first reading at Senate – Tofowomo

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Bill to establish Ondo seaport passes first reading at Senate – Tofowomo

A Bill to set up Araromi Front Sea Port in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State has passed first reading in the Senate. This is...

Senate confirms Haliru Nababa as CG Nigeria Correctional Service

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Senate confirms Haliru Nababa as CG Nigeria Correctional Service

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr Haliru Nababa as Controller General (CG), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS). The confirmation followed the adoption of the report...

Senate approves establishment of National Emergency Medical Services Agency

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Senate calls for completion of Abadigba power project in Kogi

The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committee on Power, to liase with the Federal Ministry of Power and develop necessary steps for immediate completion of the...

EFCC Chairman designate Abdulrasheed Bawa, appears for screening at senate

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EFCC Chairman designate Abdulrasheed Bawa, appears for screening at senate

…Senate confirms Bawa as EFCC Chairman*** Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, the new Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Chairman designate on Wednesday appeared before the Senate for...

Poor standard of education worsening insecurity in Nigeria – Senate President

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Senate wants FG to declare State of Emergency on security challenge

…As Anambra Assembly expresses worry over rising insecurity in the state*** The Senate has urged the Federal Government to declare a State of Emergency in the...

President Buhari appoints Dr Yakusak as new CEO of NEPC

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President Buhari seeks Senate approval for 2021 Police Trust Fund budget

…As CNA says ICT critical to NASS administration*** President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sought the consideration and approval of the Senate for the 2021 Police Trust...

Senate confirms Kuru as AMCON MD for 2nd term

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Senate confirms Kuru as AMCON MD for 2nd term

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Mr Ahmed Kuru as Managing Director, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria(AMCON) for a second term in office, in...

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Reps to investigate alleged award of N19.2bn contract to non-existent company

…As Senate passes 2021 Appropriation Bill of N13.5trn*** The House of Representatives is set to investigate the N19.2 billion railway rehabilitation contract awarded to Eser Contracting...

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Senate passes N453.2bn NDDC 2020 budget

The Senate has passed the 2020 N453.2 billion budget for Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee...