Senate Approves $516m Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $516 million external loan to finance the construction of key sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. The approval was granted during plenary after lawmakers considered a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Aliyu Wamakko. The report, presented by […]

Senate Names 12 Members For Electoral Act Conference Committee

The Senate has appointed a 12-member conference committee to harmonise differences with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act, following widespread controversy over recent changes to the bill. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the committee on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, naming Senator Simon Lalong as chairman. Other members are Senators Orji […]