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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
It was a mix of cheers and drama at the joint session of the National Assembly on the 2025 budget presentation as Tinubu joked that all lawmakers are ‘reelected’ ahead of 2027 The National Assembly chambers turned into a mix of cheers and drama last Wednesday as President Bola Tinubu presented the 2025 budget estimates to a joint session of the 10th assembly. In a moment of apparent spontaneity, the President mistakenly referred to the...
The senate passed the 2025 budget for second reading and adjourned for Christmas break until January 14, 2025 Senate adjourns for Christmas break The senate has adjourned plenary until January 14, 2025. The announcement was made by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary, shortly after the passage of the second reading of the 2025 budget. In his closing remarks, Akpabio extended holiday wishes to his colleagues, the Speaker and leadership of...
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