The Senate during Wednesday’s plenary session, three bills were introduced and scaled First Reading. These bills include:
National Orientation Agency Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB. 2503) sponsored by Sen. Bamidele Michael Opeyemi scaled First Reading.
Federal University, Wukari (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (HB. 1382) sponsored by Sen. Bamidele Michael Opeyemi scaled First Reading.
Debt Management Office Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB. 1089) sponsored by Sen. Dachung Pam Mwadkon scaled First Reading.
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to renegotiate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with China, warning that the agreement could face a full review unless Nigerian airlines are granted reciprocal rights to operate direct flights between both nations.
Futhermore, the Senate also halted the consideration and processing of all pending bills seeking to establish new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the country.
The Senate has issued a final deadline of November 15 for the remaining six State Houses of Assembly to submit their decisions on the State Police Bill, clearing the path for its transmission to the President for executive assent.
Lastly, senate adjourned plenary to Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
