14 h. ago Senate Steps Down Cocoa Management Board Bill After Tinubu’s Request

The Senate on Tuesday stepped down deliberations on the Cocoa Management Board Establishment Bill 2025, following a request from President Bola Tinubu for further consultations. The request, conveyed in a letter dated November 12 and read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, directed lawmakers to pause legislative action on the bill. Tinubu […]

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46 h. ago Cervical Cancer Vaccine Push Has Saved 1.4 million Lives — Gavi

Cancer caused by HPV disproportionately affects low-income countries, which often lack screening services and access to treatment. The post Cervical Cancer Vaccine Push Has Saved 1.4 million Lives — Gavi appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Bill To Curb Debt Dependence Scales Second Reading In Senate

Senate referred the Bill to the Committees on Finance, Establishment, and Public Service, with a directive to report back in four weeks. The post Bill To Curb Debt Dependence Scales Second Reading In Senate appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15tn Domestic Loan To Fund 2025 Budget Deficit

The approval followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt during plenary on Wednesday. The post Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15tn Domestic Loan To Fund 2025 Budget Deficit appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate Seeks Establishment Of Autism Centres In Abuja, 6 Geopolitical Zones

The Senate, on Thursday, took a major step toward improving support for Nigerians living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as it began consideration of a Bill seeking to establish a National Center for Autism in six zonal centres across the country for research, diagnosis and care. ASD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, […]

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2 w. ago Presidency Hails Senate Over Swift Confirmation Of New Service Chiefs

The Presidency has expressed delight over the smooth screening and confirmation of the newly appointed Service Chiefs by the Senate on Wednesday. Reacting shortly after the confirmation of the military appointees, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, commended the Senate for what he described as a demonstration of […]

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Service Chiefs Appear Before House Of Reps Ad Hoc Committee For Screening

The committee is chaired by the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson. The post JUST IN: Service Chiefs Appear Before House Of Reps Ad Hoc Committee For Screening appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Service Chiefs Appear Before House Of Reps Ad Hoc Committee For Screening

The committee is chaired by the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson. The post Service Chiefs Appear Before House Of Reps Ad Hoc Committee For Screening appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago National Assembly Approves Tinubu’s $2.35bn External Loan Request

The approval was given request after considering the report of both committees on aids, loans and debt management. The post National Assembly Approves Tinubu’s $2.35bn External Loan Request appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago House Of Reps. Grants Tinubu’s Request For $2.35bn External Loan

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a total of $2.347bn from the international capital market to part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management, chaired by […] The post House Of Reps. Grants Tinubu’s Request For $2.35bn External Loan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate Steps Down Debt Report For Screening Of New Service Chiefs

The Senate subsequently relaxed its standing rules to admit the service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff into the chamber, led by the Sergeant-at-Arms. The post Senate Steps Down Debt Report For Screening Of New Service Chiefs appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: New Service Chiefs Arrive National Assembly Complex For Senate Screening

The newly appointed service chiefs have arrived at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Wednesday for their screening by the Senate, marking a key step in President Bola Tinubu’s recent shake-up of the nation’s military leadership. The service chiefs arrived at the Senate wing of the National Assembly around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, accompanied […]

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3 w. ago Lagos, Edo Top Debt Per Capita List As States’ Liabilities Hit N10.57trn – BudgIT

Lagos and Edo have emerged as Nigeria’s most indebted states per capita, with each citizen owing more than N100,000 in state debt, according to BudgIT’s 2025 State of States Report released on Tuesday. It was revealed that Enugu State is Nigeria’s most fiscally viable subnational government. According to BudgIT’s 2025 State of States ranking, Enugu […]

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3 w. ago Senate suspends screening of PENCOM nominee over alleged dual appointment, financial misconduct

The Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service on Thursday suspended the screening and reappointment of Charles Emukowhate as Commissioner read more Senate suspends screening of PENCOM nominee over alleged dual appointment, financial misconduct

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