5 h. ago Senate Launches Nationwide Probe To Protect Nigerians From Ponzi Schemes

The Nigerian Senate has directed its joint committees to investigate Ponzi scheme operations across all geopolitical zones following rising concerns over financial scams like the collapsed Crypto Bullion Exchange (CBEX). This decision followed a motion moved by Senators Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East) and Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West), who cited the devastating financial losses […] The post Senate Launches Nationwide Probe To Protect Nigerians From Ponzi Schemes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Senate moves to amend Electricity Act to criminalise vandals, strengthen power sector

The Senate on Tuesday debated a bill seeking to amend the Electricity Act, 2023, with fresh proposals aimed at resolving read more Senate moves to amend Electricity Act to criminalise vandals, strengthen power sector

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9 h. ago Senate bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism passes second reading 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed a bill seeking to reposition the power sector for optimal performance by clarifying regulatory roles between the Federal and State governments, criminalising the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, introducing a targeted subsidy framework, and defining legal obligations to host communities through a second reading. It would mark a […] The post Senate bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism passes second reading  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Senate to tighten disciplinary measures on erring members after Natasha’s saga

The Senate has commenced moves to amend its internal regulations on disciplinary actions against lawmakers, following a court ruling that read more Senate to tighten disciplinary measures on erring members after Natasha’s saga

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7 d. ago Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja In a bid to increase the participation of local contractors in the execution of government contracts, the Senate has resolved to amend the Public Procurement and Local Content Acts to eliminate restrictive provisions. To this end, it directed its Committees on Public Procurement and Local Content to liaise with relevant agencies, […] The post Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Senate moves to make June 12 presidential address to NASS mandatory

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled address to a joint session of the National Assembly on tomorrow, the Senate is making moves to institutionalise the tradition through legislation. Tinubu had in 2024 appeared before the lawmakers, during which he participated in the official rendition of the now-restored national anthem but […] The post Senate moves to make June 12 presidential address to NASS mandatory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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