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“We, therefore, urge extreme caution and advise the military to de-escalate the situation,” the senators said.

“Senate wants to give freedom to the parastatals, particularly the culture and tourism sector,”

Court filings suggest that Justice Oyinloye did not give the media platform an opportunity to defend itself.

The nominee for INEC-REC was confirmed by the Senate about two months ago.

The Senate said the protests "were unreasonable.”

The country's president described the senate as “useless and too costly.”

Mr. Saraki said the Senate was waiting on the Executive.

Some of the invited firms were represented in Thursday’s hearing.

The senate president also spoke on the constitutional amendment process.

Mr. Owasanoye is coming on board with a wealth of experience.

Over 60 companies were being investigated in connection with the alleged sleaze.

Interpretation of the phrase: ‘an indigene of an oil producing area’ has been problematic.

The lawmakers asked the president to propose a new formula.

The bills are part of the Petroleum Industry Bill, now split into several bills.

The lawmakers also want a fixed tenure and clear roles for the attorney general.

Majority of the lawmakers rejected the move.

Despite a slight majority, the Senate rejected the proposal.

The bill also proposes 25 years eligibility for the House of Representatives.

The lawmakers are moving to amend the Nigerian constitution.

Nigerians have condemned the Senate's demand.

‎"It will definitely distort the market and create another confidence crisis."‎

The Senate accuses the CBN of favouring some businesses with N200 exchange rate.

The current Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, is an arm of the EFCC.