Nigeria senate latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from the Nigerian Senate:

Recent Developments:

  1. Confirmation of New Service Chiefs: The Senate has confirmed the appointment of new Service Chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff.
  2. Passage of 2022 Budget: The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation Bill, with a total budget size of N16.39 trillion.
  3. Investigation into Electoral Act Amendment: The Senate has set up a committee to investigate the amendment of the Electoral Act, following concerns over the process.
  4. Probe into NDDC's Financial Activities: The Senate has launched an investigation into the financial activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), following allegations of mismanagement of funds.
  5. Confirmation of New INEC Chairman: The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Recent Debates and Resolutions:

  1. Debate on Insecurity: The Senate has held a debate on the issue of insecurity in the country, with senators calling for a multi-faceted approach to address the problem.
  2. Resolution on Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Senate has passed a resolution urging the Federal Government to remove fuel subsidy, citing the economic benefits of doing so.
  3. Debate on Education: The Senate has held a debate on the state of education in the country, with senators calling for increased investment in the sector.

Recent Committee Activities:

  1. Committee on Finance: The Senate Committee on Finance has launched an investigation into the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
  2. Committee on Health: The Senate Committee on Health has launched an investigation into the activities of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Federal Ministry of Health.

Recent Press Statements:

  1. Press Statement on Insecurity: The Senate has issued a press statement condemning the recent attacks in some parts of the country and calling for increased security measures.
  2. Press Statement on Fuel Subsidy: The Senate has issued a press statement urging the Federal Government to remove fuel subsidy, citing the economic benefits of doing so.

Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from the Nigerian Senate, and there may be other developments that are not included here.