Tag: National Assembly

An analysis of federal budgets since 2023 shows that while health spending has increased in nominal naira terms, its share ...

“The real test ahead is whether Nigeria will translate the Beijing+30 momentum into enforceable laws, institutional reforms, and measurable increases ...

The senator said trillions of naira meant for Nigerians had been pilfered by “gluttonous governors”.

Mr Akwashiki was first elected to the Senate in 2019 and was re-elected for a second term in 2023, becoming ...

Despite renewed efforts to expand primary healthcare, strengthen immunisation, and improve service delivery, the sector continued to face persistent challenges, ...

PDP said that the controversy surrounding the tax laws warrants a full investigation before implementation

“We call on the government to suspend the implementation of the tax laws until investigations are concluded and there is ...

Mr Radda argued that while governors are often blamed for insecurity in their states, constitutional responsibility for internal security lies ...

President Tinubu, in a letter, sought the “kind indulgence” of the House of Representatives to allow him to address the ...

According to internal arrangements communicated to lawmakers and parliamentary staff, the budget presentation, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. will take place ...

The lawmakers identified the root causes of insecurity in the country as unemployment, poverty, corruption in governance, cultism, use of ...

The road, which is 3.39km in length and is being done by the Ogun State Government, previously attracted a stop-work ...

The lawmaker, Abdulsamad Dasuki, said the contents of the gazetted tax laws differ from what the National Assembly debated, harmonised ...

They were arraigned before trial judge Husseini Baba-Yusuf on two counts of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of public funds.

The MTEF, approved by the Federal Executive Council, also sets key budget parameters including an oil benchmark of $64 per ...

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) had last Wednesday approved the 2026–2028 MTEF/FSP, outlining revenue projections, fiscal assumptions and spending priorities ...

Although the leadership did not disclose the issues discussed or any resolutions reached, there are indications that the conversation touched ...

Currently, Nigeria has only 20 female lawmakers in both chambers of the National Assembly – with 16 in the House ...

The senate president is demanding N200 billion in general damages, N500 million as litigation costs, a public apology, and a ...

IPI Nigeria says it is honouring Mr Ajayi to acknowledge his commendable press freedom credentials and encourage him to do ...

"This is not merely a procedural exercise; it is a vital opportunity for us to ensure that our financial commitments ...

Mr Akinmade said: "It was not the Ogun State Government that suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel; it was the party, APC ...

Mr Bakare said Mr Trump’s posture signals deeper geopolitical motives tied to Middle East politics, energy security, and Nigeria’s growing ...

The report noted that significant discrepancies and gaps were observed in the management of the ABP programme across Nigeria

SERAP’s lawsuit followed the grave allegations documented in the latest 2022 annual report published by the Auditor-General of the Federation.