Following a robust debate by senators present, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio referred the budget to the committee on Appropriation to report back in four weeks. The senate has passed for second reading the 2024 Appropriation Bill of ₦49.7 trillion which was presented before the joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The 2025 budget presented by Tinubu is themed “Securing Peace,...
Below is the verbatim report of what President Bola Tinubu said during his presentation of the 2025 budget at the joint session of the national assembly on Wednesday PROTOCOLS: 1. In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on the journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 Budget to the Joint Session of the 11th National Assembly. 2. On...
Bamidele explained that the extension was essential to enable the federal government to complete ongoing projects outlined in the 2024 budget. The senate has approved an extension of the implementation of the capital aspect of the 2024 budget, now set to run until June 30, 2025. This decision followed a request from President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to approve the extension to ensure that the government can fully utilise all components of the...
Senate President Akpabio eulogised President Tinubu in superlative terms during the latter’s 2025 budget presentation to a joint session of the national assembly President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has praised President Bola Tinubu in superlative terms and trumpted the gains of his administration, including on security. Making a welcome remark during the formal presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, Akpabio said no community in Nigeria is threatened by terrorism under Tinubu. He also...
Looking forward, the President presented the 2025 budget proposal as a transformative plan designed to revamp Nigeria’s economy. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly, themed “securing peace, rebuilding prosperity.” The budget was presented to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. In his address to the National Assembly, President Tinubu provided a comprehensive overview of the current state...
The Senate, at today’s plenary, passed the 2024 Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill to consolidate existing insurance laws and reduce reinsurance capital requirements, while also addressing insecurity by proposing laws to limit cross-border cattle movement and advocating for modern ranches to curb farmer-herder conflicts. Additionally, the senate upheld the dismissal of a petitioner over job racketeering allegations and rejected a separate wrongful termination petition, emphasizing adherence to due process and existing regulations. Senate passes insurance...
In response to the debate, the senate resolved to take decisive measures to address the security crisis caused by cross-border cattle herding. The senate has mandated its committee on national security and intelligence, livestock and agriculture to liaise with the federal government with a view to establishing modern cattle ranches across the country to reduce insecurity. This is as it also resolved to enact a law limiting cattle movement from neighbouring countries to Nigeria. The...
In a related development, the senate rejected the petition filed by another petitioner against the NDPHC regarding the alleged unlawful termination of his appointment in 2018. The senate has upheld the dismissal of Uwalaka Peter Ebere from the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, citing his alleged involvement in job racketeering and fraudulent extortion of money from job seekers. The decision, aimed at serving as a deterrent, also directs the Auditor General’s office...
OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) predicts that lawmakers will focus on the 2025 budget following the president’s presentation. Reactions to Kemi Badenoch’s controversial remarks on Nigeria may also occur. The National Assembly is set for a significant week, with several high-profile matters on the agenda. President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 Appropriations Bill, his second budget proposal since taking office, to a joint session of the legislature. The legislative review of the fiscal...
The day’s plenary was marked by mild tension as a senator staged a walkout on colleagues. Additionally, an arrest warrant was issued for the Managing Director of Julius Berger PLC over his refusal to honor senate invitations, while lawmakers also called for an immediate halt to building demolitions in Abuja. Senate issues warrant of arrest on Julius Berger MD The senate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Julius Berger PLC’s Managing Director, Dr....
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