Sharon Eboesomi, Author at Parliament Reports

Tinubu requests Senate approval to borrow $7.8 billion, €100 million

Sharon EboesomiNovember 1, 20232 min

The President noted that the projects and programmes borrowing plan were selected based on positive technical economic evaluations. President Bola Tinubu has sought the Senate’s approval of the 2022-2024 external borrowing plan to enable expeditious project implementation. This is coming barely 24 hours after Tinubu requested the approval of the N2.18 trillion Supplementary budget. The request was contained in a letter read during the plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday. The letter...

Senate

Senate confirms Chira as AuGF, others as INEC RECs

Sharon EboesomiNovember 1, 20233 min

The Deputy Senate President assured the new AuGF that the issue of funding of the Auditor-General’s office will be addressed in the MTEF. The Senate has screened and confirmed the appointment of Shaakaa K. Chira as Auditor General for the Federation (AuGF). It also confirmed the appointment of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Recall that President Bola Tinubu on 20 October, approved the appointment of Mr. Shaakaa Chira as...

Senate

Senate receives 2024-2026 MTEF/FSP for approval

Sharon EboesomiOctober 31, 20232 min

Tinubu urged the Senate to grant the MTEF/FSP approval to finalise the 2024 budget. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the Senate for approval. The documents were accompanied by a letter that was read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio at Tuesday’s plenary. The letter reads, “I am pleased to submit the 2024 – 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF and...

Senate

Senate confirms Adedeji as FIRS Chairman

Sharon EboesomiOctober 31, 20232 min

Adedeji said FIRS will develop data that can be used to identify affluent Nigerians, who pay insufficient tax. The Senate has screened and confirmed the appointment of Zach Adedeji as Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The confirmation comes two weeks after President Bola Tinubu appointed his former Special Adviser on Revenue, Adedeji, as the new FIRS Chairman. Shortly after the nominee’s presentation, Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) in supporting the...

Senate

Appeal Court sacks Ohere, Natasha Akpoti Kogi Central Senator

Sharon EboesomiOctober 31, 20231 min

The Court threw out the appeal filed by Ohere for lacking in merit. The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, has affirmed Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan (PDP) as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial Election conducted earlier in February. The court on Tuesday, dismissed the appeal filed by Senator Abubakar Sadiku Ohere (APC, Kogi Central) for lacking in merit. Recall that in September, the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal in Lokoja had nullified the victory...

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PREVIEW: How the Senate will consider MTEF

Sharon EboesomiOctober 29, 20235 min

The recommendations of designated standing committees will determine how the Senate will consider MTEF as the pre-budget document is expected to arrive at the National Assembly this week. The Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) is a multi-year public expenditure plan upon which the budget for a three-year period is set. It is the duty of the national assembly to approve the budget but it must first consider and approve the MTEF presented by the executive. The...

Senate

IOCs: Senate moves to probe poor implementation of PIA

Sharon EboesomiOctober 26, 20234 min

Senator Bassey worried that the exit of IOCs would lead to loss of jobs, loss of revenue, and abandonment of certain yet-to-be-satisfied obligations. The Senate has mandated its Committees on Petroleum (Upstream), Down Stream, and Gas to conduct a holistic investigation into the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) with regard to the potential exits of IOCs from Nigeria. This directive is contained in a motion on the “Urgent need for an...

Senate

Supreme Court Verdict: Battle over, let’s collaborate for good governance – Barau

Sharon EboesomiOctober 26, 20231 min

The Deputy Senate President reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to make laws that will support the executive’s measures for the nation’s development and unity. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), has commended the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it a victory for democracy. He also advised the appellants to work with the President to address the issues facing the nation. Barau...

Senate

Senate confirms Musa Aliyu as chairman ICPC

Sharon EboesomiOctober 26, 20233 min

Senator Barau said there is a senate tradition that accords certain personalities the privilege of automatic confirmation without being screened. The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Musa Adamu Aliyu as Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). It also confirmed the appointment of Saka Bolaji Suleiman and Prof. Gaji F. Dantata as Members of the Federal Judicial Service Commission. These confirmations were made during Thursday’s plenary after the Senate...

Senate

Breaking: Senate swears in Yohanna to replace Abbo

Sharon EboesomiOctober 25, 20231 min

An Appeal court voided the election of Elisha Abbo as Senator representing Adamawa North Senator District. The Senate has sworn in Amos Yohanna to replace Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo in the Nationa Assembly. Yohanna was sworn in during Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin. The newly sworn-in Senator will represent Adamawa North Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Recall that the Court...

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