Tax Reform: Senate Pauses Debate, Panel to Meet AGF Today
The Nigerian Senate has temporarily halted progress on the controversial Tax Reform Bills following public outcry and objections from northern governors and lawmakers. Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau announced the decision during a Wednesday plenary session, stating that the Senate’s Finance Committee would delay public hearings until public concerns are addressed. The bills, including the […]
Senators Vote Confidence in The Senate President
Senators have passed a vote of confidence on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; a day after he debunked social media reports that some of his colleagues had plans to impeach him. Raising a point of order at plenary, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, drew the attention of his colleagues to a publication which claimed that northern senators […]
Senate raises alarm over substandard petroleum products
Senate today raised an alarm over the alleged influx of substandard Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil or diesel into the country’s market. In a matter of urgent national importance, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong observed that on June 16, a report revealed that 12 diesel cargoes conveying 660 kilotons of the […]
Organized Labour insist on Planned Nationwide Strike
The leadership of the National Assembly and representatives of the Federal Government on Sunday evening, met with the leadership of the organised labour to avert the planned nationwide strike scheduled for today Monday, June 3. At the meeting, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who said the demands of labour are justifiable, however, appealed to Organised Labour […]
