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In a significant development for Nigeria’s financial sector, the Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and four deputy governors. This confirmation follows Dr. Cardoso’s assumption of office in an acting capacity and the subsequent nomination of his deputies. The nominees…
A viral video capturing Senate President Godswill Akpabio allegedly admitting to the distribution of undisclosed sums of money to Nigerian senators during ministerial screening has sparked outrage among the upper legislative chamber. The senators are reportedly furious over the exposure of the bribery scheme, which they claim has brought ridicule and embarrassment to their ranks….
Senate Suspends Screening of Festus Keyamo Amid Controversy The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly arrived at the Presidential Villa following a contentious session in the Senate. This session culminated in a motion to suspend the ongoing screening of Festus Keyamo, the ministerial nominee from Delta State. The motion to suspend…
In a day that witnessed both confirmations and uproar, the Nigerian Senate navigated through a challenging session as it screened and confirmed ministerial nominees. Notably, the confirmation process hit a roadblock for some prominent figures, and the session took an unexpected turn when the confirmation of three nominees, including Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Stella Okotete, and…
Festus Keyamo extended an apology to the Nigerian Senate on Monday for his actions that undermined the parliament’s oversight role during his term as the Minister of State for Employment, Labour, and Productivity in the previous administration. The apology came amidst controversy that emerged during his screening on Monday morning. Senator Darlington Nwokocha, who represented…
In response to President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Niger following the recent political crisis in the neighboring country, the Nigerian Senate has firmly rejected the proposal. The Senate convened a closed-door session to deliberate on the matter and reached a unanimous decision not to authorize military intervention. President Tinubu had written…
Senate President Receives Ministerial List from President Tinubu In a highly anticipated and significant development, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, recently received the much-awaited ministerial list from President Bola Tinubu. The list comprises 28 names, each distinguished and poised to potentially shape the nation’s future. Interestingly, these nominees’ states of origin were…