Senate President wants Public Procurement Act 2007 amended
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has underscored the need to have a budget reform that will include a law on timeliness in budget passing....
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EFCC uncovers $700,000 withdrawal in cash, linked to P&ID firm
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a cash withdrawal of $700,00 at once, linked to Irish firm Process and Industries Developments (P&ID)...
Senate receives Buhari’s request on NCC nominee’s confirmation
The Senate on Thursday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Adeleke Moronfolu Adewolu as Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications...
Ufot Ekaette was a thoroughbred bureaucrat -Senate president
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condoled with the Government and People of Akwa Ibom State and in particular the family of former...
Senate laments dwindling in Customs revenue, resolve to summon the CG
The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff has lamented the sudden dwindling of the Nigeria Customs revenue over the years. In a bid to...
FG to establish new technology agencies
The Federal Government is proposing to establish an agency that would focus on robotics and Artificial Intelligence. When established the agency will help to improve...
Stocks fall as PMI surveys disappoint, oil gains more than 1%
European stock markets opened lower as surveys of purchasing managers from France, Germany, and the euro zone came in weaker than expected. The pan-European STOXX...
Army dismises three soldiers over kidnapping
The Nigerian Army says it has dismissed three soldiers arrested among a kidnapping gang in the outskirts of Maiduguri. The Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole,...
We are eager to receive 2020 Appropriation Bill – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Friday that the National Assembly is eager to receive the 2020 budget proposals. “We are hopeful...
Nigeria economy is not beyond repair – Bulkachuwa
Senate Committee met on Thursday with top official of the Ministryof Foreign Affairs on the damage arising from xenophobic attack in South Africa, at interactive session....
NIM wants democratic structure and system reviewed
The Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM-Chartered) has called for an effective review of the democratic system and structure of the country for the benefit of...
Use national symbol with respect, NOA urges Nigerians
As Nigeria marks the 2019 National Symbols Day, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to imbibe the right attitude of respect for...
Trial of Fayose over alleged N6.9bn fraud to resume Oct. 21
The trial of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, will resume on Oct. 21 before a Federal High Court in Lagos. Fayose is being...
Katagum urges UNESCO to support women empowerment in Nigeria
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum has urged the United Nations Education, Scientific and Culture Organisation (UNESCO), to...
Herdsmen Invasion: Imo govt to resucitate services of forest guards
As part of measures aimed at cushioning the ugly effects of incessant clashes with local farmers in Imo State by fulani herdsmen, which amounts to...
