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Another extension as 2024 budget to run till December 2025

Sharon EboesomiJune 24, 20255 min

For the second time, the national assembly has extended the implementation of the 2024 capital budget to December 2025 amid growing concerns over fiscal discipline. The national assembly has again extended the implementation timeline for the capital component of the 2024 national budget, this time until 31 December 2025. This marks the second extension of the spending period, effectively placing Nigeria in the unusual situation of operating two budget cycles concurrently. The decision was announced...

House of Representatives

Tinubu rejects Library Trust Fund bill

Leah TwakiJune 24, 20252 min

Tinubu has withheld assent to the National Assembly Library Trust Fund amendment bill over legal concerns President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2025. The amendment aims to expand the National Assembly Library Trust Fund’s scope and propose new ways to fund its activities. The Speaker of the House Rep. Tajudeen Abbas disclosed the development on Tuesday while reading President Tinubu’s letter at Tuesday’s Plenary. “ I...

House of Representatives

Another wave of defections as Reps leave PDP, LP for APC

Leah TwakiJune 24, 20252 min

The ruling APC gains two more members as lawmakers dump PDP and LP Two members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday announced their defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Both cited unresolved internal crises within their former parties. The defectors are Rep. Peter Akpanke, who represents Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra Federal Constituency of Cross River State, and Rep. Paul Nnamchi, representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo...

House of Representatives

Budget Defence: NPA projects ₦1.28trn revenue in 2025

Leah TwakiJune 24, 20255 min

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has unveiled an ambitious revenue projection of ₦1.28 trillion for 2025 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has unveiled an ambitious revenue projection of ₦1.28 trillion for 2025. This is a 40 percent jump from the ₦894.86 billion realized in 2024. The agency says the bold target is anchored on sweeping modernization reforms, operationalization of the Dangote Refinery’s marine terminal, and adoption of advanced technology to boost port efficiency. Managing Director...

House of Representatives

Reps approve N1.1trn Customs budget

Leah TwakiJune 24, 20253 min

The House committee on customs also issued a June 30 ultimatum to the Nigeria Customs Services to stop illegal levies or face sanctions The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has approved the proposed N1.132 trillion 2025 budget for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The approval followed a presentation by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller General in charge of Finance, Administration, and Technical Services,...

National Assembly Politics OrderPaper Specials

Glimpse of nominees as OrderPaper unveils ICONS of the 4th Republic project

Sharon EboesomiJune 20, 20257 min

President Tinubu, Senate President Akpabio, Saraki, 11 governors and many others are listed to premier the 4th Republic ICONS OrderPaper Nigeria has unveiled the ICONS (Initiative for Celebrating Outstanding National Statespersons) of the Fourth Republic, a first-of-its-kind legacy initiative designed to honour outstanding Nigerian leaders whose careers have spanned both the legislative and executive arms of government. A press statement issued today said the programme is designed to mark 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance...

Senate

Senate backs nearly 50% increase in Rivers’ budget

Sharon EboesomiJune 20, 20255 min

A key highlight of the revised budget is a ₦50 billion provision for clearing outstanding pensions and gratuities The senate has defended the sharp upward review of the 2025 budget for Rivers state, describing the adjustments as necessary, people-focused, and vital for sustaining peace and development under the current emergency administration. The revised appropriation, submitted to the national assembly by the state’s sole administrator through the President and Commander-in-Chief, reflects a nearly 50 percent increase...

House of Representatives Senate

#FixPolitics rates Tinubu’s midterm performance low

Leah TwakiJune 19, 20255 min

#FixPolitics has rated Tinubu’s midterm performance, calling for more actions on electoral and economic reforms, strengthening of anti-graft institutions and security agencies Leading civil society organisation, #FixPolitics initiative, has released a hard-hitting evaluation of President Bola Tinubu administration’s midterm performance, decrying democratic decline, economic hardship, and persistent insecurity. It charged the administration to do more on electoral and economic reforms, strengthen anti-graft institutions and security agencies. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Anthony...

House of Representatives

Tinubu assents bills establishing 3 tertiary institutions in south east

Leah TwakiJune 19, 20252 min

President Tinubu has signed bills establishing three tertiary institution in the south-east into law President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law two bills sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, establishing Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State into law. This was revealed in a statement by Levinus Nwabughiogu, the Chief Press Secretary to...

Senate

Benue Killings: Senators to escort Tinubu on condolence visit

Sharon EboesomiJune 18, 20254 min

The latest massacre occurred on June 12, 2025, when suspected armed herders and militia groups launched coordinated attacks on several communities in Guma and Gwer West local government areas of Benue State. The senate has announced that a delegation of lawmakers will accompany President Bola Tinubu on a visit to Benue State on Wednesday in a show of solidarity following the gruesome killing of over 200 people in the state. The visit, announced by the...

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