Nigeria Senate Approves Targets
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The Nigerian Senate Committee on Customs and Excise has approved an N11.074 trillion revenue target for 2026, while also endorsing a bill to establish state police with 84 senators in favor. The Senate is set to address a controversy over a N1.3 billion allocation to a presidential council in the 2026 budget, as reported by Nigerian outlets.
Oyo abduction: Senate approves N50m for families of slain teachers, soldiers
- Nigeria's Senate has approved a N50 million donation for the families of five individuals killed during a recent abduction rescue operation. - Each of the five bereaved families will receive N10 million. - The Senate commended security agencies for the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers after 56 days in captivity.
Senate approves ₦50m for families of security personnel, teachers killed in Oyo rescue operation
- The Nigerian Senate has approved a donation of ₦50 million to the families of five individuals killed during a rescue operation. - The deceased include three security personnel and two teachers who …
Senate backs Jos medical laboratory varsity bill
- The Nigerian Senate passed a bill to establish the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos. - The university aims to strengthen diagnostic capacity, improve healthcare…
Senate working with Tinubu not constitutional surrender; won’t manufacture conflict – Akpabio
- Nigerian Senate President Akpabio stated the Senate is working constructively with President Tinubu, not engaging in constitutional surrender. - He emphasized that parliament demonstrates independen…
God rewarded Oluremi Tinubu's Senate punctuality with First Lady role - Barau
- Nigeria's Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, stated that God rewarded First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's punctuality in the Senate with her current position. - Jibrin used Oluremi Tinubu as an example …
APC chieftains back ex-NALDA boss for Senate
- APC leaders in Abia South Senatorial District endorsed Prince Paul Ikonne for the Senate, citing his public service experience. - The group thanked President Bola Tinubu for a fair primary election …
Senate identifies soldiers, policeman killed, injured in Oyo rescue operation
- The Nigerian Senate identified four security personnel killed and one injured during the operation to rescue abducted individuals in Oyo State. - The Senate commended President Bola Tinubu's leaders…