The Senate during wednesday’s plenary session, has passed the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB.1075) after its third reading on the floor of the upper legislative chamber.
The Senate is seeking to curb unjustified deductions from subscribers’ airtime resulting from substandard telecommunications services through robust consumer protection.
Furthermore, three bills were introduced and scaled through First Reading. They are:
- National Human Rights Commission Bill, 2026 (HB. 2376) sponsored by Sen. Bamidele Michael Opeyemi scaled First Reading.
- National Volunteers Service (Establishment & Regulation) Bill, 2026 (SB. 1092) sponsored by Sen. Oyewumi, Kamorudeen Olalere scaled First Reading.
- Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB. 1093) sponsored by Sen. Dachung Pam Mwadkon scaled First Reading.
Lastly, senate adjourned plenary to Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
