Monday, June 22, 2026

Senate Committee

May 6, 2026

Senate confirms Tegbe as minister of power

Mr Tegbe promised Nigerians and the Senate that his tenure would deliver visible progress capable of transforming the power sector.

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe
March 31, 2026

Senate passes N68.3 trillion 2026 appropriation bill

The report was presented by the chairman of the committee, Solomon Olamilekan (APC-Ogun).

Nigerian Senate
January 28, 2026

Senate to hold executive session to scrutinise electoral bill on Thursday

Mr Akpabio announced this after Mr Bamidele requested that senators be allowed to take copies of the report home for a detailed clause-by-clause study.

Nigerian Senate
November 12, 2025

Senate approves Tinubu’s N1.15 trillion domestic loan request

Senator Adeola Solomon (APC-Ogun) commended the committee for the report.

Nigerian Senate
September 8, 2025

FG, EU advocate harmonised data governance framework in Africa

Mr Olatunji emphasised that data protection requires the implementation of laws and cross-border cooperation among countries.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
July 10, 2025

Constitution Review: North-West geopolitical zone to hold public hearing July 18-19

The North-West geopolitical zone in the Senate has fixed July 18 and 19 for the zone’s public hearing on constitution review exercise.

Northern politicians
July 9, 2025

Senate committee lauds troops for gallantry, sacrifices in North-East

Mr Yar’adua commended the troops for their selfless service and sacrifices in the face of persistent security challenges in the region.

ARMED SOLDIERS (Credit: Premium times)
July 4, 2025

Constitution Review: Gov Mbah seeks creation of new state in South-East

We also believe that since the South-East is the only zone with five states in the country, this should be corrected during this process of amendment,” Mr Mbah said.

CURRENT SOUTH-EAST GOVERNORS
February 5, 2025

Tinubu increases 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion

Mr Akpabio referred Mr Tinubu’s request to the Senate Committee on Appropriations for urgent consideration after announcing the increase to lawmakers.

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU
November 21, 2024

Senate approves Tinubu’s fresh $2.2 billion loan request 

Mr Wammako said the presidential request was necessary for approval.

President Bola Tinubu and dollars