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The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has accelerated plans to screen and confirm the newly appointed service chiefs on Wednesday, following an urgent request from President Bola Tinubu. According to Premium Times, the move, announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, signals a swift transition...

The Digest: The House of Representatives has confirmed receiving direct threats from terrorists to bomb the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Chairman of the House Committee on Internal Security, Garba Muhammad, disclosed this during a public hearing on a bill to establish a Legislative...

The Digest: The National Assembly (NASS) has blocked the return of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting her six-month suspension remains in effect due to a pending legal case. Key Points: NASS has told Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan she cannot resume her legislative duties...

The Digest: The Federal Government and the National Assembly have officially endorsed the West African Examinations Council's (WAEC) plan to fully transition to Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for its examinations starting in 2026. This move, which aims to eradicate exam malpractice and secure the...

The Nigerian Senate has again extended the capital implementation deadline of the 2024 federal budget—this time to 31 December 2025. The decision, made on 24 June 2025 during plenary, prolongs the lifespan of the budget to allow ongoing federal projects to reach completion. The slogan “Time on...

In a country where much of the economy runs on side gigs and informal trades, a new Senate bill offers a rare promise: dignity for workers long overlooked. The Informal Sector Private Employment Agencies (Regulation) Bill 2025 has passed second reading in the Senate. It aims to license and...