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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated that the 8th Senate will give accelerated consideration to the Occupational Safety and Health Bill (SB. 200), once the National Assembly resumes from its annual recess later this month. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, the Senate... Continue Reading →
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that the Senate will accelerate the passage of the Existing Vacancies in the Federal Civil Service (Prohibition) Bill, once it resumes in September. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said that the Bill, which is currently... Continue Reading →
As the 8th Senate lays out its agenda for the next 22-months, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has highlighted that due to the rising tensions in the polity, the passage of Bills to mitigate against hate speech and jungle justice will comprise a major part of the Senate’s social impact agenda when... Continue Reading →
The Bill to amend the age requirements to run for office (#NotTooYoungToRun Bill) is still and has always been a part of the Constitution Review process. The #NotTooYoungToRun Bill was part of the Report that was laid on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, July 20th by the Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee,... Continue Reading →
May 25, 2017—Today, the Senate passed the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), 2017. This followed the final consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas). The intent of this landmark legislation is to establish a legal framework for the creation of a more efficient, transparent, competitive... Continue Reading →
Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Upstream), Senator Tayo Alasoadura, has said that the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), now awaiting final passage in the Red Chamber holds immense benefits for all Nigerians. Alasoadura in a statement in Abuja, said the PIGB would not only help to create more jobs for Nigerians but will also foster... Continue Reading →
Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator David Umaru, has said that the reports on anti-corruption Bills in the Senate are ready and will be laid for passage soon. Umaru who was reacting to remarks credited to the Attorney General of the Federation to the effect that the President is disappointed... Continue Reading →
Kaduna State House of Assembly on Thursday adopted the report of its Committee on Health in respect of the bill seeking for compulsory free medical test before marriage. The assembly, at its sitting presided over by the Speaker, Aminu Shagali, adopted all the recommendations of the committee and fixed May 11, 2017 for third reading... Continue Reading →
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill for the right to free and compulsory basic education to all children in the state. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this followed a motion moved by the House Leader, Alhaji Garba Bello (APC- Yabo). NAN also reports that the motion followed the... Continue Reading →
Nigerians in the United States have commended the 8th National Assembly for keeping to its promise by passing the Diaspora Commission Bill. Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, had vowed during a courtesy visit by the group to the National Assembly last year for the Diaspora day, that his leadership would ensure the bill is... Continue Reading →
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