The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the Student Loan Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law.
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US Senate Rejects Expedited Process for TikTok Bill
A bill that would force the sale of TikTok from its Chinese owners or see it banned in the United States will move cautiously in the US Senate, key lawmakers said, after it sailed through the House.
Tinubu Sends Student Loan Proposal to Reps for Review
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking repeal of the Students Loans Act 2023 and enactment of the Students Loan Bill 2024.
Padding: Lawmakers have no business with constituency projects – Akintola
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Adeniyi Akintola, has said Nigerian lawmakers have no business with constituency projects, but to make laws that will enhance good governance.
BREAKING: Senate Suspends Ningi For 3 Months Over 2024 Budget Padding Claim
The Senate, on Tuesday afternoon, suspended Bauchi Central Senator and chairman of Northern Senators Forum (NSF), Abdul Ningi, from the Red Chamber for three months.
Senate Invites Wike, FCT CP Over Kidnapping in Abuja
The Senate, on Wednesday, summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe, to appear before it over the spate of kidnapping in the territory.
BREAKING: Senate Okays Tinubu’s Request To Sack Irukera As FCCPC Boss
The Senate has approved a request by President Bola Tinubu to sack the Executive Vice Chairman/chief executive officer (CEO) of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Barrister Babatunde Irukera.
Senate Gets New Deputy Leader, Screens EFCC, NSIPA Chiefs
The Senate on Wednesday appointed Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru of the All Progressives Congress representing Kwara South as its new Deputy Leader of the Senate.
Nigerian Resident Doctors Temporarily Halt Nationwide Protests After Productive Senate Talks
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, on Tuesday, suspended its planned nationwide daily protest after a closed-door meeting with principal officers of the senate.