The year 2024 was a pivotal one for the Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio. Several key events marked the period and shaped both the legislative direction and public perception of the institution. Eko Hot Blog reports that these events not only impacted national policy but also provided a deeper insight into the … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2014 Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, marking a significant step towards consolidating various existing laws that regulate insurance businesses in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the bill which was read for the second time on July 18, aims to create a more robust legal and regulatory framework … Read more
Senators representing the five South-East states have expressed support for the Tax Reform Bill, describing it as a transformative initiative. Their endorsement came during a South-East Senate Caucus meeting held on Monday, where they also emphasized the need for broad consultations to address concerns raised about the bill. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
The Senate has passed four tax reform bills for second reading during Thursday’s plenary session. Following the approval, Senate President Godswill Akpabio referred the bills to the Finance Committee, chaired by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), for further legislative work and a report back within six weeks. Before deliberating on the bills, the Senate … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to submit the list of ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and confirmation in the coming days. The list, which will include ambassadors and high commissioners to represent Nigeria in various countries and multilateral organizations, is anticipated to be sent to the Senate in early December. This … Read more