Nigerian Senate

The Nigerian Senate passed a bill establishing state police in all 36 states, aiming to replace the existing Federal Police Force with a dual system of Federal and State Police. The initiative is framed against historical context of regional police forces preceding the centralized Nigeria Police Force, as noted by a police historian.

The Nigerian Senate is urged to conduct a transparent reconciliation of a ₦210 trillion financial issue, free from political pressure, as highlighted by analyst Ike Onwuachu. The article emphasizes the need for public accountability and accessible findings.

The Nigerian Senate conducted intense scrutiny of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over monetary policy, banking sector recapitalisation, inflation management, foreign exchange reforms, and financial operations. The session included demands for credit expansion.

The Nigerian Senate approved the Customs' 2026 budget with a revenue target of N11.074 trillion. The proposed N1.295 trillion expenditure is allocated to personnel costs (N421 billion), overheads (N307 billion), and capital projects (N565 billion).

The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill imposing a 15-year jail term and asset forfeiture for individuals involved in the production or distribution of fake drugs. The legislation also grants NAFDAC the authority to use advanced tracking technology to combat counterfeit pharmaceuticals.

The Nigerian Senate has condemned the rehabilitation of repentant Boko Haram terrorists and plans to meet with President Tinubu to address worsening insecurity. The policy of rehabilitating terrorists remains a controversial counterterrorism strategy in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Senate approved a constitutional amendment allowing states to establish their own police forces to address a long-standing security crisis marked by terrorist attacks, farmer-herder clashes, and kidnappings. The bill, which will next go to state assemblies and the president, faces criticism over potential political manipulation by state governors.

The Nigerian Senate approved a bill allowing states to create their own police forces, raising concerns about potential power imbalances among governors. Recent events, including a mass school abduction in Nigeria's southwest, have highlighted ongoing security challenges.

The Nigerian Senate passed a bill to establish state police forces aimed at addressing insecurity. The reform is intended to restructure the country's policing system in response to ongoing conflicts.

The Nigerian Senate has extended the implementation of the 2025 federal budget for the third time, despite the Tinubu administration's assurances that Nigeria would no longer operate overlapping budgets.