Bamidele Michael Opeyemi

Dental Technologists (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration, etc) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Community Health Practitioners (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Police Trust Fund Act (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2026

Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Radiographers (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

2025 Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Tobacco Control Act, 2015 (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Tobacco Control Act, 2015, presented for Senate concurrence.

National Inland Waterways Authority Act (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2026

A bill to repeal and re-enact the National Inland Waterways Authority Act, presented for Senate concurrence.

High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (Number of Judges) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (Number of Judges) Act, presented for Senate concurrence.

Environmental Health (Control) Bill, 2026

Seeks Senate concurrence on a bill for the control of environmental health, passed by the House of Representatives.

Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Seeks Senate concurrence on a bill amending the Federal Medical Centres Act, passed by the House of Representatives.

National Rice Production, Processing and Research Institute Igbemo, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill, 2026

Establishes a National Rice Production, Processing and Research Institute in Igbemo, Ekiti State.

University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc) Act.

Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria Act, Cap. I16 (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria Act to reduce the number of Members of the Governing Council of the Institute.

National Blood Service Commission Act, No. 8, 2021 (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the National Blood Service Commission Act to change the name from the National Blood Service Commission to the National Blood Service Agency and restructure the composition of the Governing Board.

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act, Cap. N1 (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act to restructure the composition of Members of the Governing Council.

Radiographers (Registration, Etc.) Act, Cap. R1 (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the Radiographers (Registration, Etc.) Act to restructure Membership of the Radiographers' Registration Board.

Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria Act, Cap. 112 (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria Act to reduce the number of Members of the Governing Council of the Institute.

Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, Etc.) Act, Cap. N143 (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, Etc.) Act to reduce the number of Members of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (Establishment) (Amendment) Act No. 31, 2022 (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (Establishment) (Amendment) Act to reduce the number of Members of the Pharmacy Council.

National Eye Centre Act Cap N.38 (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the National Eye Centre Act to reduce the number of Members of the Governing Board, make provisions for the establishment of additional Eye Centres, and ensure efficiency in management and administration.

University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, Etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, Etc.) Act to reduce the number of Members of the Board.

Commendation of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Nigerian Armed Forces and other Security Agencies for the successful rescue of Abducted School Children and their Teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and recognition of the Gallant Security Personnel who paid the Supreme Sacrifice during the Operation

Commends the President, the Nigerian Armed Forces and security agencies for the successful rescue of 39 school children and seven teachers abducted in Oriire LGA of Oyo State, pays tribute to personnel who made the supreme sacrifice, and urges sustained security operations and welfare support for fallen heroes' families.

Federal Universities of Technology Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Concurrence on a bill passed by the House of Representatives to amend the Federal Universities of Technology Act.

Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos (Establishment) Bill, 2026

Concurrence on a bill passed by the House of Representatives to establish a Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos.

Federal Road Safety Corps Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Concurrence on a bill passed by the House of Representatives to amend the Federal Road Safety Corps Act.

Nigerian Correctional Service Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

First Reading of a bill to amend the Nigerian Correctional Service Act.

Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

First Reading of a bill to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act.

Administration of Criminal Justice Act (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2026

First Reading of a bill to repeal and re-enact the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (HB. 2089)

Senate to consider concurrence on the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos (Establishment) Bill, 2026 passed by the House of Representatives.

Federal Road Safety Corps Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HBs. 1401 & 1604)

Senate to consider concurrence on the Federal Road Safety Corps Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by the House of Representatives.

Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos (Establishment) Bill, 2026

A bill passed by the House of Representatives to establish the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos, presented for Senate concurrence.

Federal Road Safety Corps Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill passed by the House of Representatives amending the Federal Road Safety Corps Act, presented for Senate concurrence.

National Universities Commission Act (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2026 (SB. 1056)

Repeal and re-enactment of the National Universities Commission Act, presented for first reading.

Child Online Access Protection Bill, 2026 (HB. 244)

A bill to protect children's online access, presented for first reading.

Federal University of Technology Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB. 1910)

Amendment to the Federal University of Technology Act, presented for first reading.

Federal University of Technology Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB. 18)

Amendment to the Federal University of Technology Act, presented for first reading.

Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to provide for the Establishment of State Police and for Related Matters (Sixth Alteration), 2026

Second Reading of a bill to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to establish State Police.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2026

First Reading of a bill to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.

Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos (Establishment) Bill, 2026

A bill to establish the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos, presented for Senate concurrence.

Federal Road Safety Corps Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Federal Road Safety Corps Act, presented for Senate concurrence.

Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to provide for the Establishment of State Police and for Related Matters (Sixth Alteration), 2026

A bill to alter the Constitution to establish state police across Nigeria.

Factoring, Assignments and Receivables Financing Bill, 2026

A bill passed by the House of Representatives seeking Senate concurrence on factoring, assignments and receivables financing.

Amend the Court of Appeal Act, Cap. C36, LFN, 2004, to among other things, increase the number of Justices of the Court from Seventy to One Hundred and Ten, provide for the integration of virtual court proceedings; and for Related Matters, 2026

A bill to increase the number of Court of Appeal justices from seventy to one hundred and ten and to provide for virtual court proceedings.

Amend the Federal High Court Act Cap. F12, LFN, 2004, to increase the number of Judges of the Federal High Court: and for Related Matters, 2026

A bill to increase the number of judges of the Federal High Court.

Environmental Health (Control) Bill, 2026

A bill to control environmental health matters.

Factoring, Assignments and Receivables Financing Bill, 2026

A bill passed by the House of Representatives brought before the Senate for concurrence.

Amend the Court of Appeal Act, Cap. C36, LFN, 2004, to among other things, increase the number of Justices of the Court from Seventy to One Hundred and Ten, provide for the integration of virtual court proceedings; and for Related Matters, 2026

A bill to amend the Court of Appeal Act to increase the number of Justices and integrate virtual court proceedings.

Amend the Federal High Court Act Cap. F12, LFN, 2004, to increase the number of Judges of the Federal High Court: and for Related Matters, 2026

A bill to amend the Federal High Court Act to increase the number of Judges of the Federal High Court.

Environmental Health (Control) Bill, 2026

A bill to provide for the control of environmental health.

Federal Road Safety Corps Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Concurrence with the House of Representatives on the bill amending the Federal Road Safety Corps Act.

Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2026

Concurrence with the House of Representatives on the bill establishing the Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria.

Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill passed by the House of Representatives to amend the Federal Polytechnics Act, now before the Senate for concurrence.

Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2026

A bill to establish the Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria.

Medical and Dental Practitioners Bill, 2026

A bill relating to medical and dental practitioners.

Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2026

A bill to repeal and re-enact the law establishing the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Records Officers (Registration, etc) and Digital Health Bill, 2026

A bill for the registration of records officers and related digital health matters.

Screening/Confirmation of Appointment of Ministers

Request from the President for the Senate to confirm the nomination of Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to be considered in Committee of the Whole.

Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria Bill, 2026

Bill passed by the House of Representatives establishing the Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria, now before the Senate for concurrence.

Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Bill passed by the House of Representatives amending the Federal Polytechnics Act, now before the Senate for concurrence.

National Blood Service Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the National Blood Service Commission Act.

National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control Act.

National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2026

Establishes a National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Agency.

Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria Bill, 2026

A bill relating to the Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria, passed by the House of Representatives and brought for Senate concurrence.

Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Federal Polytechnics Act, passed by the House of Representatives and brought for Senate concurrence.

Dental Therapists (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Dental Therapists (Registration, etc.) Act.

Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (Registration, etc.) Act.

Factoring, Assignments and Receivables Financing Bill, 2026

A bill on factoring, assignments and receivables financing.

Rescission and Re-Committal of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026 to the Committee of the Whole

Motion to rescind the Senate's earlier passage of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill and re-commit it to the Committee of the Whole for comprehensive reconsideration following identification of fundamental issues by the Ministry of Justice.

Nigeria Police Trust Fund, 2026 (Repeal and Re-enactment of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Establishment) Act, 2019 as amended)

Second Reading of a bill to repeal the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Establishment) Act, 2019 as amended and enact a new Nigeria Police Trust Fund to provide for the equipment, training and welfare of the Nigeria Police Force.

Dental Technologists (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

First Reading of a bill to amend the Dental Technologists (Registration, etc.) Act.

Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

First Reading of a bill to amend the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration, etc.) Act.

Community Health Practitioners (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

First Reading of a bill to amend the Community Health Practitioners (Registration, etc.) Act.

Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

First Reading of a bill to amend the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria Act.

Sea Fisheries Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

First Reading of a bill to amend the Sea Fisheries Act.

Closed Circuit Television (Compulsory Installation) Bill, 2026

A bill to compulsorily require the installation of closed circuit television systems.

Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Suspension of Senate Plenary in honour of Late Honourable Barrister Muhammad Danjuma Hassan (12th December, 1960 – 4th April, 2026)

The Senate resolves to observe a minute silence and suspend plenary in honour of the late Hon. Barrister Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, a serving Member of the House of Representatives representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, who passed away on 4th April, 2026.

Motion for Amendments to the Senate Standing Orders 2023 to Accommodate New Committees and other Consequential provisions to enhance Legislative Best Practice

Resolves to amend the Senate Standing Orders 2023 to accommodate new standing committees, update procedural provisions, and direct the Clerk to reprint the Standing Orders with the amendments.

Amend the 2025 Appropriation Act to further extend the Capital Components of the Act from 31st March, 2025 to 30th June, 2026 and for other related matters, 2026

Extends the capital components of the 2025 Appropriation Act from 31st March 2025 to 30th June 2026.

Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2026

Repeal and re-enactment of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act.

2025 Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amendment of the 2025 Appropriation Act.

Rescission and Re-Committal of Bills to the Committee of the Whole

The Senate rescinds its earlier passage of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026 and the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration Bill, 2026, and re-commits both bills to the Committee of the Whole for comprehensive reconsideration and passage following observations communicated by the President.

Nigerian Content (Non-Oil and Gas Sector) Development (Establishment) Bill, 2026

Bill passed by the House of Representatives seeking Senate concurrence for the establishment of a Nigerian content development framework for the non-oil and gas sector.

Amend the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) Act, 2006 to provide statutory power for the Agency to charge adequate fines, introduce criminal offences and penalties to ensure compliance with existing environmental legislations in the Petroleum Sector and for other related matters, 2026

Bill to amend the NOSDRA Establishment Act to empower the Agency to charge adequate fines and introduce criminal offences and penalties for non-compliance with environmental legislation in the petroleum sector.

Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

National Hospital for Women and Obstetric Fistula (Establishment) Bill, 2026

National Ear Care Centre (Establishment) Bill, 2026

National Eye Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Rescission and Re-Committal of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026 to the Committee of the Whole

Rescinds the Senate's earlier passage of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026 and re-commits it to the Committee of the Whole for comprehensive reconsideration and passage following observations by the President and a technical committee review.

Screening/Confirmation of Appointment of Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Minister

Requests the Senate to consider and confirm the nomination of Mr. Taiwo Oyedele for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria pursuant to Section 147(2) of the Constitution.

Nigerian Content (Non-Oil and Gas Sector) Development (Establishment) Bill, 2026

Seeks Senate concurrence on the Nigerian Content (Non-Oil and Gas Sector) Development (Establishment) Bill passed by the House of Representatives.

Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Imo (Establishment) Bill, 2026

Seeks Senate concurrence on the Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Imo (Establishment) Bill passed by the House of Representatives.

National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amends the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) Act, 2006 to provide statutory power to charge adequate fines, introduce criminal offences and penalties to ensure compliance with existing environmental legislation in the petroleum sector.

2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Appropriation Bill, 2026

Authorizes the issue from the FCT Administration's Statutory Revenue Fund of the total sum of N2,201,098,676,153.00 for the service of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for the financial year 2026.

2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Appropriation Bill, 2026

Authorizes appropriation for the Federal Capital Territory for the 2026 financial year.

Suspension of Plenary in honour of late Senator Barinada Mpigi (23rd June, 1961 – 19th February, 2026)

The Senate resolves to observe a minute of silence and adjourn plenary to Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 in honour of the late Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District and passed away on 19th February, 2026.

Rescission and Re-Committal of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026 to the Committee of the Whole

The Senate resolves to rescind its earlier passage of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026 and re-commit it to the Committee of the Whole for comprehensive reconsideration and necessary amendments, in order to address discrepancies, correct the 360-days notice requirement that could schedule 2027 elections during Ramadan, and fix identified inconsistencies in the Long Title and multiple clauses.

Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Act.

National Hospital for Women and Obstetric Fistula (Establishment) Bill, 2026

A bill to establish a National Hospital for Women and Obstetric Fistula.

National Ear Care Centre (Establishment) Bill, 2026

A bill to establish the National Ear Care Centre.

National Eye Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the National Eye Centre Act.

Valedictory Session for Late Distinguished Senator Okechukwu Ezea

The Senate pays tributes in honour of Senator Okechukwu Ezea (11th August, 1963 – 18th November, 2025).

Orthopedic Hospitals Management Board Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Orthopedic Hospitals Management Board Act.

National Specialty Hospitals Management Board (Establishment) Bill, 2026

A bill to establish a National Specialty Hospitals Management Board.

Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act.

National Hospital for Women and Children Abuja (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the National Hospital for Women and Children Abuja (Establishment) Act.

University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, Etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, Etc.) Act.

Court of Appeal Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Court of Appeal Act.

Federal High Court Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Federal High Court Act.

Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act.

Gifted and Talented Centres (Establishment) Bill, 2026

A bill to establish Gifted and Talented Centres.

Authorise the issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation the total sum of ₦58,472,628,944,759 for the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2026

A bill to authorise the issue of ₦58,472,628,944,759 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for Statutory Transfers, Debt Service, Recurrent (Non-Debt) Expenditure, and Capital Expenditure for the year ending 31st December 2026.

Joint Session of the National Assembly

That the Senate proceed to the House of Representatives for a Joint Session to receive an address by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the 2026 Appropriation Bill.

Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025

A bill to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, sent from the House of Representatives for Senate concurrence.

Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025

A bill to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, sent from the House of Representatives for Senate concurrence.

Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Zaria (Establishment) Bill, 2025

A bill to establish the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Zaria, sent from the House of Representatives for Senate concurrence.

Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025

A bill to amend the Federal Polytechnics Act, sent from the House of Representatives for Senate concurrence.

Federal Universities of Technology, Kaduna (Establishment) Bill, 2025

A bill to establish the Federal University of Technology, Kaduna, sent from the House of Representatives for Senate concurrence.

Nigerian National Honours and Merit Award Commission Bill, 2025

A bill to establish the Nigerian National Honours and Merit Award Commission, sent from the House of Representatives for Senate concurrence.

Institute of Economists of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2025

A bill to establish the Institute of Economists of Nigeria, passed by the House of Representatives and seeking Senate concurrence.

Federal Audit Service Bill, 2025

A bill passed by the House of Representatives seeking Senate concurrence.

Nigerian Institute of Agriculturists Bill, 2025

A bill passed by the House of Representatives seeking Senate concurrence to establish the Nigerian Institute of Agriculturists.

Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria Bill, 2025

A bill passed by the House of Representatives seeking Senate concurrence to establish the Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria.

Federal Capital Territory Abuja Area Courts Bill, 2025

Seeks Senate concurrence on the bill relating to the Federal Capital Territory Abuja Area Courts, passed by the House of Representatives.

Nigeria Police Force Pension Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025

Seeks Senate concurrence on the bill establishing a Nigeria Police Force Pension Board, passed by the House of Representatives.

Confirmation of Nomination of General Christopher Gwabin Musa for Appointment as a Minister of the Government of the Federation

The Senate considers the President's request to confirm the nomination of General Christopher Gwabin Musa as a Minister of the Federal Government in accordance with Section 147(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to be handled by Committee of the Whole.

Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act (Amendment) Bill to Designate Kidnapping, Hostage-Taking, and Related Offences as Acts of Terrorism, to Prescribe Death Penalty for Such Offences Without Option of Fine or Alternative Sentence; and for Related Matters, 2025

A bill to amend the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to classify kidnapping and hostage-taking as acts of terrorism and prescribe the death penalty for such offences.

Repeal the Legal Practitioners Act, Cap L11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Legal Practitioners Bill 2025, to Provide for Reforms, Regulate the Legal Profession and for Related Matters, 2025

A bill to repeal the existing Legal Practitioners Act and enact a new law to reform and regulate the legal profession in Nigeria.