The Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to establish a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gembu, Taraba State. The bill, which was passed on Wednesday is sponsored by Senator Haruna Manu representing Taraba Central Senatorial District…. Senate passes Bill for establishment of Federal Medical Centre …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 197), which seeks to establish a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Oleh, Delta State. The passage of the bill, sponsored by Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas representing Delta South Senatorial District,… Senate Passes Bill for Establishment of Federal Medical Centre in …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Senate on Wednesday summoned National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to explain unchecked use of harmful chemicals by fruit vendors to hasten the ripening of fruits. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Sen. Anthony Ani (APC-Ebonyi) during… Senate summons NAFDAC over chemical ripening of fruits …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Worried by the prevalence of cancer, kidney failure and other diseases linked to contaminated and toxic fruits consumption, the Nigerian Senate, has through an adopted motion, urged the National Food and Drug Administration, NAFDAC to investigate the “unwholesome ripening of… Senate urges NAFDAC to investigate toxic, contaminated fruits …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Senate says no raw material of Nigerian origin shall be exported without undergoing a minimum of 30% local value addition, whether through processing, refining, packaging, or industrial transformation. Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja… Economy: Our exported raw materials must undergo 30% local value addition – Nigerian Senate …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Bill 2025 has scaled second reading in the Senate. This bill amends the existing Proceeds of Crime Act 2022 to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of national assets recovered from unlawful… Proceeds of crime amendment bill passes second reading at Senate …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of masterminding a coordinated smear campaign aimed at discrediting her and silencing her s3xual harassment… Akpabio: Senator Natasha petitions IG over s3xual harassment …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday vowed to introduce stiffer penalties for perpetrators of oil theft and terrorism activities in Nigeria. Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, stated that the National Assembly cannot fold its hands watching economic sabotage and non-state… Stiffer penalties await oil theft, terrorism perpetrators – Senate …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigerian Senate passed has the National Eye Centre, Ochadamu, Kogi State bill. The bill to establish the National Eye Centre, Ochadamu, was sponsored by Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho representing Kogi East Senatorial District for the Federal Government to take over assets and… Senate passes National Eye Centre, Ochadamu, Kogi State bill …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Senate on Wednesday, promised to expose violators of federal character system of recruiting into Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Sen. Allwell Onyesoh (PDP- Rivers) said this at an investigative hearing on Violation of the Federal Character System on recruitment across the… Recruitment: Senate to tackle MDAs not complying with federal character …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>