Nigeria's Senate passes the Federal Audit Service Bill 2025 and the Institute of Economists Bill, aiming to overhaul colonial-era laws and boost financial accountability. Awaiting presidential assent.
The Nigerian Senate has declined to debate a motion seeking an investigation into alleged land grabbing, demolitions, and other issues in Abuja, ruling it procedurally defective. Read the full details and reactions.
President Tinubu transmits a N43.56 trillion appropriation bill to unify 2024-2025 spending, aiming to stop overlapping budgets and boost capital project performance. Urges swift legislative approval.
The Nigerian Senate has approved three ambassadorial nominees, including former intelligence chiefs. Learn about their backgrounds and the Senate's unanimous endorsement.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget, a 70% increase focused on capital projects. He also enacted laws on social investment, education, and security.
The Nigerian Senate has directed the NSA to investigate the source of false online reports claiming Senate President Akpabio collapsed. Read the full story on the probe into this destabilising misinformation.
The Nigerian Senate has mandated NSA Nuhu Ribadu to investigate fake news about Senate President Godswill Akpabio's health. Get the full details and public reaction here.
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.
Women leaders and officials in Kaduna urge lawmakers to pass the Reserved Seats for Women Bill for political inclusion. The call highlights the need for action beyond rhetoric.
Women leaders and stakeholders intensify pressure on Nigeria's National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, warning of democratic stagnation without enhanced female representation. Vote imminent.
Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.
Senator Ned Nwoko addresses a viral video accusing him of plotting against Regina Daniels. He calls for social media regulation and support for his bill. Read full details.
A Nigerian doctor expressed shock after calculating his 2026 tax deduction under the new law. He claims the 'Tinubu tax' will unite all tribes, sparking widespread online reactions.
The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste
Bill Gates warns that cuts in international aid by Western nations are causing a tragic increase in child deaths worldwide. Read the full report and its implications for global health.
The Nigerian Senate has screened three ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu. Read the latest on the confirmation process and the profiles of the nominees.
Bill Gates warns of a 'significant reversal' in child deaths as global funding collapses. Over 200,000 more children could die this year. Governments must act now to save lives.
The Nigerian Senate descended into chaos as senators clashed over granting parliamentary courtesy to ministerial nominee General Christopher Musa. Read the full details of the dramatic screening.
A rowdy session erupted in the Nigerian Senate as lawmakers clashed over whether to grant General Christopher Musa a 'bow and go' during his confirmation hearing. Read the full details of the dramatic event.
Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.
A heated confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Danjuma Goje disrupted plenary. Goje cited Senate rules, calling Akpabio's actions 'unparliamentary'. Nigerians react online.
A rowdy session erupted in the Nigerian Senate after Senator Danjuma Goje accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of unparliamentary conduct, stalling proceedings for over 30 minutes. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Nigeria's Senate passes the NETS Bill 2025 for a unified emergency number. Major committee reshuffles also announced to bolster national security oversight. Read the full details.
The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.
The proposed Lagos State 2025 Tenancy Bill introduces strict penalties, including fines up to N1,000,000 and imprisonment, to curb exploitative housing practices. Learn the key offences for landlords, agents, and tenants.
Lagos State's 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged 'Budget of Shared Prosperity', passes second reading. Lawmakers debate priorities from security to education as bill heads for committee review. Read the details.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani presents a N985.9 billion 2026 budget, focusing on infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. Read details of the plan and its allocations.
Minister Udeh says the RMRDC 30% Value-Addition Bill will boost Nigeria's economy, attract investors, and create jobs by mandating local processing of raw materials. Read more.
The Federal Government will stop the export of unprocessed minerals. A new bill requiring 30% local processing awaits President Tinubu's assent to boost jobs and the economy.