Sunday Aborisade

Edwin Clark Pleads With Tinubu to Declare Emergency on South-South Roads in 2025 Budget

Edwin Clark has urged President Tinubu to prioritise South-South roads in the 2025 budget, citing deplorable infrastructure across the region.

6 days ago

Senate Directs Wike to Suspend Demolitions in FCT, Constitutes Panel to Probe Demolitions

Senate has directed FCT Minister Wike to suspend demolitions in Abuja, forming a committee to probe actions since his tenure.

1 week ago

Tinubu to Present 2025 Budget to National Assembly Next Tuesday

inubu will present the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly on December 17.

1 week ago

Oyedele: : Tax Reforms Will Prevent Mismanagement of VAT Proceeds by State Governments

Oyedele has emphasised that Nigeria's national fiscal policy defines clear priorities for taxation, spending, and addressing misplaced investments by state…

1 week ago

South-east Caucus Demands Broader Stakeholder Engagement on Tax Reform Bills Amid Controversy

South-east Senators have called for wider consultations on tax reform bills, stressing the need for input from constituents and stakeholders.

2 weeks ago

Senate Flags Discrepancies in Nigeria’s Revenue Tracking

Senate has expressed concerns over Nigeria's revenue generation discrepancies and has called for improved synergy with the Accountant General's office

2 weeks ago

Navy, Other Stakeholders Reject Coast Guard Bill, Urge Strengthening of Existing Marine Agencies

The Nigerian Navy, lawmakers, and civil society groups have rejected the proposed Coast Guard, citing duplication of functions, resource constraints.

2 weeks ago

Senate Summons Festus Keyamo, Stakeholders Over Rampant Flight Delays, Cancellations

The Senate has summoned the aviation minister and industry stakeholders to address the rising flight delays and cancellations.

2 weeks ago

Senate Passes 2025-2027 Fiscal Framework, Sets Exchange Rate at N1,400/USD

The Senate has approved the 2025-2027 MTEF-FSP, $75 oil benchmark, and 5.5% GDP growth by 2027.

3 weeks ago

Senate Passes Landmark Tax Reform Bills For Second Reading Despite Stakeholder Concerns

The Senate has passed Tinubu’s tax reform bills for second reading, addressing fiscal federalism and economic growth amid debates.

3 weeks ago

National Assembly Challenges Tinubu Administration Over Foreign Borrowing Amid Surpassed Revenue Targets

Lawmakers have criticised the Tinubu administration's $2.2bn loan request despite revenue targets being exceeded in 2024.

4 weeks ago

Shettima, Senators Pay Tribute to Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

Shettima and Senate colleagues have paid tribute to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, recognising his political achievements and philanthropy.

1 month ago

Nigerian Government Opposes Bill To Establish Special Mining Security Outfit

The FG has opposed a proposed special mining security agency, recommending support for the existing Mines Surveillance Task Force.

1 month ago

Investors Flocking To Nigeria With Job-Creating Opportunities, Senate Leader Bamidele Says

Tinubu's reforms are already attracting investors to Nigeria in truckloads, claims senate leader Bamidele.

9 months ago

Edwin Clark Lauds N1.06 Trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project, Urges Completion For Niger Delta Development

Edwin Clark has expressed pleasure over the Lagos -Calabar Coastal Road Project which he described as a landmark project.

9 months ago

Betta Edu: Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Budget Too Small To Fight Poverty

She pleaded with the budget committee to intervene in the matter in the interest of poor Nigerians.

1 year ago

Ministerial Nominee, Balarabe Lawal, Faints During Senate Screening

He's a former Secretary to the Government of Kaduna State.

1 year ago

Nigeria’s Senate Confirms Appointments of Service Chiefs

"Under my watch, the Armed Forces shall continue to serve the Nigerian people dutifully and in line with the Constitution…

1 year ago

Senate Probes Buhari’s Airport Concession, Advocates Stakeholders’ Involvement

The red chamber condemned the process adopted and declared that the exercise was not done in public interest.

1 year ago

10th Senate: Jostling for Principal Offices Begins

Ndume, Kalu, Buhari, Musa, others eye position of senate leader.

2 years ago