Nigerian SenateTuesday, 16 December 2025

Nigerian Senate Agenda for Dec 16: New Bills, Ambassador Confirmations & 2026 Budget Framework

On Tuesday, 16th December 2025, the Nigerian Senate had a packed agenda that included five new bills introduced for first reading, committee reports on the 2026–2028 national spending framework, and confirmation of new ambassadors and electricity regulatory commissioners. The sitting also covered two bills forwarded from the House of Representatives for Senate concurrence, meaning both chambers would need to agree on their final content before they can become law.

Key Agenda Items

Five bills were listed for first reading, including proposals on the Nigeria Academy of Science, firearms regulation, and support for fallen heroes' families.
The Senate was set to consider the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, which guides federal government spending and fiscal planning for three years.
Confirmation hearings were scheduled for one INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, three non-career ambassadors, and two Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission commissioners.

Official Order Paper

6f24760591f1_Senate-order-paper-Tuesday-16th-December-2025.pdf

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