Senate Approves Kingsley Ude as Minister After Uche Nnaji’s Exit
By: Aremu Toyebaht The Nigerian Senate has approved Dr. Kingsley Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic, following a screening session on Thursday at the National Assembly. Ude’s appointment fills the vacancy left by Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who […]
Electric Vehicle Transition Bill Scales Second Reading in Senate
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North). The Bill is aimed at creating a national framework to drive Nigeria’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs), promote local manufacturing, and enhance environmental sustainability. The proposed legislation, […]
Nnaji’s Resignation: NGO Faults Senate, DSS Over Ministerial Screening Failures
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly and the Directorate of State Services (DSS) have come under sharp criticism following what has been described as “catastrophic failures” in the vetting of ministerial nominees. This follows the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, over allegations of certificate forgery. In a […]
Senate Will Keep Open doors, Push Accountability, Be Responsive – Akpabio
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has restated that the 10th Senate under his leadership will remain open, accountable and responsive. Akpabio made this known on Tuesday in his address to welcome his colleagues back to Plenary after about 10 weeks of annual recess. In the written speech titled: “Steady Hands For […]
Senate Committee Approves N140bn 2025 Budget for NCDC
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has endorsed the commission’s N140 billion 2025 budget, urging judicious utilization once approved by the Senate. The approval followed a detailed presentation by NCDC Managing Director, Mr. Tsenyil Yiltsen, on Tuesday before the Senator Titus Zam-led committee. Senator Zam, Committee Chairman, stated:“After […]
Adebanjo: End of An Era – Akpabio
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has described as the end of an era, the demise of Afenifere Leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo Akpabio in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen said he received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned leader […]