Category: National Assembly

FG, States, LGs Share N1.1trillion 
January 24, 2024 No Responses

FG, States, LGs Share N1.1trillion 

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N1.1 trillion December 2023 allocation to the Federal Government, States and Local Government councils. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Federation Account Allocation...
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National Assembly Passes N28.7trillion 2024 Budget
December 31, 2023 No Responses

National Assembly Passes N28.7trillion 2024 Budget

The National Assembly on Saturday passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill, increasing the sum to ₦28.7 trillion from the initial ₦27.5 trillion presented by President Bola Tinubu late November.  The lawmakers in the Senate and the House of Representatives ...
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Budget: Nigeria Targets 3.76% Economic Growth In 2024
November 29, 2023 No Responses

Budget: Nigeria Targets 3.76% Economic Growth In 2024

President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration is targeting a 3.76 per cent economic growth in the 2024 fiscal year. This was as he spotlighted national security, local job creation and poverty reduction as the top priorities...
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FEC Approves N27.50trillion Budget For 2024
November 28, 2023 No Responses

FEC Approves N27.50trillion Budget For 2024

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2024 appropriation bill of N27.50 trillion, with a N1.5 trillion increase from the earlier estimated bill. The government had proposed N26.2 trillion but reviewed the Medium Term Expenditure Framew...
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NIMASA Act Amendment Bill Passes First Reading
October 13, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA Act Amendment Bill Passes First Reading

The bill to amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA Act has passed the first reading on the Floor of the Nigerian Senate.  Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun, who announced this during...
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Wike, El-Rufai, Umahi,  Others Make Ministerial List 
July 27, 2023 No Responses

Wike, El-Rufai, Umahi,  Others Make Ministerial List 

President Bola Tinubu through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday presented ministerial list before the Senate.  Gbajabiamila presented the list to Senate President Godswill Akpabio at exactly 01:19 pm.  Akpabio thereafter read the m...
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Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Akpabio, Others
June 14, 2023 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Akpabio, Others

The Governor of Lagos State,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the former Minister of Niger Delta and ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on his election as President of the Senate and Senator Barau Jibrin as the Deputy Sen...
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Reps Minority Caucus Lauds CBN For Extending Deadline On Old Notes 
January 30, 2023 No Responses

Reps Minority Caucus Lauds CBN For Extending Deadline On Old Notes 

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for extending the deadline for swapping of the old naira notes.A statement issued by Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta), the House Minority Leader on Sunday described the....
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Buhari Seeks Senate’s Confirmation Of Ex-I-G Arase As Chairman PSC
January 24, 2023 No Responses

Buhari Seeks Senate’s Confirmation Of Ex-I-G Arase As Chairman PSC

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate seeking the confirmation of the appointment of former Inspector-General (I-G) of Police Solomon Arase (retd), as Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC).  The request is contained in a letter addressed t...
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Senate Passes Bill To Re-Enact Customs Act, Establishes NCS Board
May 11, 2022 No Responses

Senate Passes Bill To Re-Enact Customs Act, Establishes NCS Board

The Senate on Wednesday at plenary passed a bill to repeal and re-enact the Customs and Excise Management Act 2004.   The passage of the bill followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs.  ...
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PDP: Only National Chairman, Secretary Can Authenticate Membership Cards  
April 30, 2022 No Responses

PDP: Only National Chairman, Secretary Can Authenticate Membership Cards  

The Peoples  Democratic Party (PDP) says only its national chairman and the national secretary are vested with power to authenticate party cards.   The party made the clarification in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba ...
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Afghanistan: US Vows To Complete Evacuations As Attack Claims 90 People
August 27, 2021 No Responses

Afghanistan: US Vows To Complete Evacuations As Attack Claims 90 People

President Joe Biden says the US airlift from Kabul will continue despite a jihadist attack that killed over 90 people including 13 US service members. “We must complete this mission and we will,” he said. He also vowed to hunt...
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National Assembly Lauds CAC Reform Initiatives
July 23, 2021 No Responses

National Assembly Lauds CAC Reform Initiatives

The National Assembly has commended the reform initiatives of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) geared towards improving ease of doing business initiative of the Federal Government.  A statement issued by CAC Head of Media Unit, Rashee...
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NCC, NASS To Determine Electronic Voting Process
July 16, 2021 No Responses

NCC, NASS To Determine Electronic Voting Process

The Senate on Thursday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021.  The passing of the bill followed clause by- clause consideration and adoption of recommendations of report of the Joint Committee on INEC at plenary on Thursday.  It amended clause...
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