Senate Approves New Agency for Malaria Elimination
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Wednesday passed for third reading , the bill seeking for establishment of National Agency for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria and other related matters . This is as the sponsor of the bill , Senator Ned Nwoko ( Delta North ) , assured Nigerians that intendment of the bill was achievable […]
Senate Raises Alarm Over Kwara North Killings, Kidnappings
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security situation in Kwara North Senatorial District, warning that persistent attacks by armed criminals and the prolonged captivity of abducted victims continue to threaten lives, livelihoods, and community stability in the region. The upper legislative chamber made its position known during plenary on […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Lawan Calls for National Rebirth
By Anayo Akwitti Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on leaders and citizens alike to translate the spiritual essence of the season of Eid-el-Kabir into a national rebirth anchored on personal sacrifice, unity, and empathy.Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on leaders and citizens alike to translate […]
Senate Emphasizes Punctuality in Budget Sessions
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate on Wednesday issued a stern warning to heads of federal government agencies who habitually arrive late to committee sessions, emphasising that such behavior will no longer be tolerated. The warning came during the budget defense session of the National Security and Intelligence Committee. Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu (Abia North) expressed his […]
NASS Approves ₦1.504tn Nigerian Army Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved the Nigerian Army’s ₦1.504 trillion 2026 budget, pledging to address persistent delays in fund releases that lawmaker say are weakening defence operations across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. At a joint budget defence session with Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
Food Security at Risk as Agriculture Ministry Flags Funding Delays
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has warned that delayed capital releases and declining budgetary allocations are slowing critical food security programmes nationwide. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, delivered the caution on while presenting the ministry’s 2026 budget proposal before a joint session of […]
Senate Did Not Reject Electronic Transmission of Results — Minority Caucus
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate Minority Caucus has clarified that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results while passing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, contrary to reports. The clarification came on Thursday, a day after the Senate faced public criticism over claims that lawmakers had voted against electronic transmission of results […]
Senate Moves to Review Revenue Allocation Formula in Favour of FG
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has begun the process of amending provisions of the 1999 Constitution to increase the federal government’s share of the national revenue allocation. Although the federal government currently receives 52.68% of the revenue pool—compared to 26.72% for the 36 states and 20.60% for the 774 local government councils—the Senate, through a […]
Senate Orders Mandatory Stocking of Antidotes After Abuja Snakebite Death
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate has directed the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to develop and enforce national guidelines mandating minimum stock levels of essential antidotes and emergency medicines in public and private hospitals across Nigeria. The resolution followed a motion by Senator Idiat Adebule (APC, Lagos West), who warned that rising medical emergencies—snakebites, […]
Senate Sets March 17 for Passage of ₦58.47tn 2026 Budget
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has scheduled Tuesday, March 17, 2026, for the final consideration and passage of the ₦58.472 trillion 2026 budget. The Senate Committee on Appropriations announced the timetable on Friday, confirming that February 2–13 has been set aside for committee-level consideration of the budget estimates. To ensure an inclusive process, the committee […]