Group urges NASS to probe spending of $3.4bn Buhari IMF loan
The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJGP) has appealed to the National Assembly (NASS) to investigate the movement and spending of $3.4 billion loan obtained by the Federal Government through…
World Hijab Day: Muslim women seek FG’s intervention on alleged victimisation
Feb. 1, 2024 Coalition of Nigerian Muslim Women has appealed to the Federal Government to be more proactive in curtailing alleged victimisation of Muslim women who wear hijab in public…
Presentation of Rivers’ N800bn appropriation bill by 5 members amounts to nullity – Court declares
Jan. 22, 2024 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, set aside the Rivers’ N800 billion budget passed by five members of the house led by the Edison Ehie-led faction….
Nnamdi Kanu’s release can only be realised through peaceful negotiations, not by arm twisting the FG – Dep. Speaker
Jan. 8, 2024 The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu, says the South-East must achieve peace and security before demanding the release of the Leader of…
Tinubu lists what 2024 budget will do for Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s national defence and internal security, local job creation, macro-economic stability, investment environment optimization, human capital development, poverty reduction, and social security are some of…
NASS will ensure the 2024 budget includes concrete strategies for sustainable debt management – Speaker Abbas
Nov. 29, 2023 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas says in view of the related challenge of a high level of public debt, the National Assembly…
FG projects lower budget deficit 3.9% of GDP next year, says economy expected to grow by at least 3.76%
November 29, 2023 The Federal government has revealed plans to narrow budget deficit to 3.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) next year from about 6.1% this year. The President Bola…
Tinubu’s 2024 N27.5trn, $77.96 per barrel, N750 to $1 budget hits NASS Wednesday
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion, an increase of over N1.5 trillion from what was previously estimated. The budget will be presented to…
Ministerial nominee screening: Akpabio didn’t visit the villa because of Keyamo – Senate Spokesman
August 8, 2023 Senate Spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, says Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, did not visit the Presidential Villa on Monday because of the uproar generated in the red chamber over…
10th NASS will prioritise improving standard of education- Akpabio
July 17, 2023 The President of Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, says the 10th Assembly will pass quality legislation that will raise the standard of education in the country. Akpabio made…