The Senate on Tuesday received the Finance Bill 2021, transmitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly for consideration and passage.
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called on the federal government through its relevant agencies to penalize indigenous oil companies responsible for the devastation of host communities where they operate.
The Senate on Tuesday passed two bills seeking to establish the National Sports Commission and the Federal University of Sports, Nkalagu in Ebonyi State.
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan reiterated on Tuesday that Nigeria needs to deploy technological applications in the battle against all forms of insecurity confronting it.
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Monday that the National Assembly will provide resources in 2022 budget for the battle against COVID-19 pandemic but will insist on prudence in the use of the funds.