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Senate Targets March 17 for Approval of ₦58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget
The Senate has announced plans to conclude legislative work on the ₦58.472 trillion 2026 federal budget by March 17, 2026, following the adoption of a detailed timetable by its Committee on Appropriations.
The decision was reached after a…
Senate Inaugurates Seven-Man Committee to Reconcile Views on Electoral Act Amendment
The Senate has constituted a seven-member committee to harmonise lawmakers’ positions on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026, as deliberations on the proposed legislation enter a critical stage.
The decision was taken after more than…
Senate Begins Review of Electoral Act Repeal Bill Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Nigerian Senate has commenced consideration of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, moving into a closed-door session to examine documents submitted by the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, chaired by Senator…
Electoral Act Repeal Bill: Senate Postpones Debate for Further Scrutiny
The Senate on Wednesday postponed consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, opting to give lawmakers more time to carefully examine the proposed legislation before taking a final decision.…
Senate Screens Tinubu’s Nominees for NMDPRA and NUPRC Leadership
The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s nominees for the top leadership positions of the country’s key petroleum regulatory agencies, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority…
Senate Confirms 64 Career, Non-Career Ambassadorial Nominees
The Senate has given approval to the appointment of 64 career and non-career ambassadors after concluding its review of a report submitted by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The confirmation followed the presentation of the…
Senate Approves 2026–2028 MTEF/FSP, Clears Path for Presentation of N54.4trn 2026 Budget
The Senate has approved the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), paving the way for President Bola Tinubu to formally present the 2026 Appropriation Bill, estimated at ₦54.4 trillion, later…
Senate Seeks Urgent Federal Intervention as Farmers Battle Falling Produce Prices
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to urgently roll out emergency support measures to shield Nigerian farmers from the combined effects of plummeting farm-gate prices and soaring production costs.
The resolution was adopted…
Senate Receives Tinubu’s 2026–2028 Fiscal Blueprint, Begins Budget Review
The Senate on Thursday formally kicked off the 2026 federal budget process after receiving the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) from President Bola Tinubu.
The transmission, conveyed in a…
Senate Concludes Screening of Tinubu’s Three Ambassadorial Nominees
The Senate has wrapped up the screening process for the trio of ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu, bringing them a step closer to formal confirmation by the upper chamber.
The nominees—Kayode Are from…