Natasha Set to Resume September 23 Kogi Senator’s Suspension Ends After Six-Month Ban After a six-month suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is ready to return to the National Assembly later this month. Eko Hot Blog reports that her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed her return, stating the senator is on vacation in London but … Read more
The Senate special committee tasked with liaising with the Federal Government on the controversial tax reform bills has yet to meet with the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, despite earlier announcements. Two weeks ago, the Senate constituted a committee to engage with the AGF following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the executive … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has formed a committee to address the unclear aspects of the widely debated Tax Reform Bills, with the goal of providing a comprehensive report before the public hearing on the legislation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the committee will be chaired by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South). The … Read more
The federal government on Thursday rejected a bill that proposed the creation of a special security agency solely dedicated to protecting mining sites across Nigeria. This decision comes amid escalating illegal mining activities and associated security challenges in the sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, expressed opposition to the bill, titled “Bill to … Read more
Senator Isah Jibrin confirmed that the Senate’s investigation into the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans from the CBN is ongoing, dispelling rumors of abandonment. Senator Isah Jibrin, Chair of the Senate committee investigating the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans obtained by the Federal Government from the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), … Read more
Individuals and bank customers exempted from proposed levy Financial institutions, telcos identified as primary targets Aims to enhance cybersecurity measures, national security Eko Hot Blog reports that, addressing concerns raised by Nigerians, the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence has clarified that the proposed Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cybersecurity levy is targeted at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has announced an over 37-member constitution review committee on the 1999 constitution. During plenary on Wednesday, Akpabio announced that the committee will be chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. The committee would also comprise one lawmaker from each geopolitical zone and the Federal Capital … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appointed the newly sworn-in Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content, as well as vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Steel. The Senate president also named 14 other Senators as chairmen and vice chairmen of various Standing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bill proposing the establishment of a Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti Kingdom, Ekiti State, has been approved by the Senate. The aim of the university, the lawmakers said, is to produce world-class technologists and human resources capable of sustainably managing the country’s economy. The bill … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the battle for the chairmanship and membership of important standing committees within both the Senate and the House of Representatives is heating up. Notably, lawmakers eager to lead these committees are sidestepping Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker, Mr. Tajudeen Abass. Instead, they’re focused on securing the approval of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced the chairmen, vice chairmen, and members of some Senate standing committees for the 10th National Assembly. This online media platform gathered Akpabio made the announcement of the leadership and composition of the committees during the plenary on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed … Read more
Senate Committee Walks Out Trade Ministry Officials Over Missing N177m The Committee was incensed by the unwillingness to explain how the sum of N177 million was obtained EKO HOT BLOG reports that On Monday, the Ministry of Trade and Industry was unable to account for N177 million in revenue produced by its Weighs and Measures … Read more
The Senate has debunked the creation of 20 new states in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate, on Sunday, debunked a report that the Senate Committee on the Review of 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 20 new states in Nigeria. This was made known via a statement by the Senate … Read more