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Senate threatens zero allocation to information ministry if…

Sharon EboesomiJanuary 14, 20253 min

Given the critical role the information sector plays in advancing the agenda of President Tinubu, Sen. Eze noted that the committee unanimously agreed to return the proposed budget. The senate committee on information and national orientation has rejected the N8.9 billion budget proposal for the federal ministry of information and national orientation in the 2025 budget, deeming it grossly inadequate. Consequently, the committee has summoned the minister of budget and economic planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, for...

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Tax reform bills set for public hearing soon – senate

Sharon EboesomiJanuary 14, 20253 min

FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji said all grey areas in the tax reform bills have been resolved, with no further meetings required. The senate has signaled progress on the tax reform bills, with public hearings set to be held soon, paving the way for their passage at third reading. Chairman of the senate ad-hoc committee on tax reforms, Sen. Abba Moro (PDP, Benue south) confirmed this on Monday while speaking to journalists after a two-hour closed-door...

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2025 Budget Defence: Reps committee on Army holds session in camera

Leah TwakiJanuary 14, 20252 min

The committee thereafter said it is satisfied with the Nigeria Army’s 2024 budget implementation The House of Representatives committee on army has expressed satisfaction with the level of implementation of the 2024 budget. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Aminu Balele (APC Katsina), made this known on Monday while addressing journalists after a closed-door session with the officers of the Nigerian Army to review their 2025 budget proposal. Rep. Balele emphasised the need to enhance the...

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Reps urge Tinubu to sack appointees for ignoring invitations

Leah TwakiJanuary 13, 20253 min

The minister of interior, Comptroller General of Customs, and the Controller of Immigration have been issued a warning to appear The House of Representatives committee on customs and excise has called on President Bola Tinubu to dismiss heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) who fail to honor invitations from the legislature. The call was made during an investigative hearing held at the national assembly complex in Abuja on Monday, where several key stakeholders were...

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“We cannot assure the grid won’t collapse again” – Minister to senate

Sharon EboesomiJanuary 13, 20254 min

While efforts are underway to stabilise the grid, Adelabu admitted that the collapse can only be managed until necessary funds are provided. Minister of power, Bayo Adelabu has painted a mixed picture of progress and persistent challenges in Nigeria’s power sector detailing the complexities surrounding the national grid collapses experienced in 2024, funding shortfalls, and the pressing need for investment to achieve sustainable energy security. Adelabu said these when he appeared before the senate committee...

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Reps frowns at poor funding for environment in 2024

Leah TwakiJanuary 11, 20254 min

The House Committee on environment has called for increased allocation in 2025 for the ministry of environment The House of Representatives committee on environment has expressed dissatisfaction over what it described as the “abysmally low” release of funds to the ministry of environment. The committee warned that the inadequate funding has resulted in missed opportunities to tackle pressing environmental challenges such as deforestation, pollution, erosion, and the escalating impacts of climate change across Nigeria. Chairman...

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Senate demands clarity on government policies and budget performance

Sharon EboesomiJanuary 10, 20254 min

Senators pressed the finance minister on the status of the 2024 budget implementation, particularly the allocation for capital expenditures. The senate has called on ministers and heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to provide detailed explanations regarding various government policies under their supervision. The call came during separate budget defense sessions organised by senate committees on Thursday. Among those questioned were Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister for the economy, and Sen....

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Reps to begin 2025 budget defense Tuesday

Elizabeth AtimeJanuary 7, 20252 min

The House has announced it will begin the 2025 budget defence by engaging with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government. The House of Representatives will commence the 2025 budget defense session with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) today. Following President Tinubu’s presentation of the N49.74 trillion 2025 budget to the National Assembly on December 18th, the House passed the bill through second reading and referred it to the appropriations committee and relevant...

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Senate to pause plenary for two weeks as budget deliberations commence

Sharon EboesomiJanuary 7, 20253 min

The senate will hold an “open day” this Thursday, providing a platform for a diverse group of stakeholders, including heads of MDAs to offer their input on the budget. The senate has announced plans to suspend plenary sessions for a two-week period upon its resumption on January 14, 2025. This is in line with the National Assembly plans to begin the committee-level review of the proposed N49.7 trillion 2025 budget. Additionally, the senate will hold...

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All you need to know about the gas flaring bill | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaDecember 23, 20246 min

Here are the key facts and tips on the gas flaring prohibition bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives Gas flaring is the controlled burning of natural gas that is released during crude oil extraction. While this practice is often employed to relieve pressure in oil wells and prevent explosions, it results in the emission of greenhouse gases, worsening climate change. Additionally, flaring represents a waste of valuable resources, as the gas being burned...

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