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- 2 Jul 2024
Senate Okays Bill to Allow Foreigners in Nigeria Obtain NINs
The Senate on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill seeking to allow all persons including foreigners resident in Nigeria the right to obtain and use National Identification Numbers (NINs).…
- 21 Nov 2024
Senate Approves New $2.2Bn External Borrowing for Nigeria
The Senate has approved the new external borrowing plan request of $2.2 billion presented for consideration by President Bola Tinubu. The approval followed the adoption of the report of the Senate…
- 7 Jun 2024
Senate confirms Appointment of Emomotimi Agama as DG of SEC
Senate has confirmed Emomotimi John Agama from Bayelsa State as the Director General of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). Three other persons were equally confirmed by the Senate as full…
- 10 Jun 2026
Senate Moves to Regulate Crypto Sector, Seeks Investor Protection
Senate has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation Bill, 2026 for its second reading, marking a major legislative step toward establishing a comprehensive legal framework for the…
- 7 Jul 2026
Senate Rejects Nationalisation of MTN, DStv Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
Senate on Tuesday rejected calls for the nationalisation of South African-owned companies operating in Nigeria, including MTN and DStv, as a retaliatory measure against renewed xenophobic attacks on…
- 3 Dec 2025
Senate Considers Bill to Set-up Nationwide Toll-Free Number
Nigerian Senate is considering a bill seeking to establish a uniform, toll-free national emergency number for citizens across the country aimed at strengthening the country’s emergency response…