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… Approves FG’s N10.069bn Refund to Kogi By Paul Williams, Abuja The Senate has summoned the comptroller general of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), over his directive stopping supply of petroleum products to filing stations within twenty kilometres of the nation’s borders.  Moving a motion on …

… Senators Mull Emergency Centres, Increased Funding To Check Kidnapping, Insurgency By Paul Williams, Abuja A bill for an act to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment of students in tertiary institutions has scaled through second reading on the floor of the Senate.  The bill which was sponsored by the …

… As Emefiele Says Monetary Policy Will Impact Positively on Nigerians By Paul Williams, Abuja The Senate has Tuesday confirmed the appointment of a former deputy governor, Edo state, Pius Odubu, as the chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Senate also approved the nomination of Bernard Okumagba as …

By Paul Williams, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has sought Senate’s confirmation of the appointment of Dr. Pius Odubu as the chairman for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The President also sought the confirmation of Bernard Okumagba (Delta) as managing director, Engr. Otobong Ndem (Akwa-Ibom) as executive director, Projects, Maxwell …

… Asks Buhari to Assent to Federal Audit Bill By Paul Williams, Abuja The chairman, Senate Committee on Media, Adedayo Adeyeye, has denied knowledge of an alleged involvement of the Senate in secret recruitment in ministries, departments and agencies of government. There had been reports in major newspapers of a …

By Paul Williams, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has presented an appropriation bill of N10.729 trillion for the 2020 fiscal year before a joint session of the 9th National Assembly Tuesday. Presenting the 2020 budget, President Buhari explained that the budget is predicated on the benchmark oil price of $57, at …