While the National Assembly gave green light to the Nigerian Army’s 2026 budget proposal, it identified non-release of funds a major challenge for all MDAs The National Assembly has approved N1.504 trillion for the Nigerian Army for the 2026 fiscal year, pledging legislative backing for timely release of funds for budget execution. The approval followed a joint budget defence session held in Abuja by the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Army, where the...
Women groups have called for legislative action on Reserved Seats for Women Bill as the House of Representatives reconvene for emergency sitting Coalition of Women Political Participation (WPP) on Monday staged a solidarity march at the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to fast-track legislative action on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. The protesters called for the immediate consideration and passage of House Bill 1349 and Senate...
The House Committee has urged all relevant MDAs and stakeholders to submit required documents and offer full cooperation as it begins an investigation into the alleged non-release of N174.26 billion in agricultural intervention funds The House of Representatives has announced plans to commence an investigation into the alleged non-release of N174.26 billion in agricultural intervention funds, with the Committee on Agricultural Production and Services calling on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as development...
The House of Representatives has announced plans to reconvene on Tuesday for an emergency session to consider the 2027 general election timetable released by the INEC The House of Representatives has disclosed that it will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to review matters arising from the recent announcement of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Parliament Reports recalls that the House of Representatives adjourned...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), and 17 other MDAs are at risk of having their 2026 budget withdrawn over accountability breaches The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended the withdrawal of budgetary allocations to 22 federal agencies over what it described as persistent failure to account for public funds and refusal to comply with legislative oversight. The recommendation was...
On this episode of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we examine the budget defence session at the National Assembly, focused on the Ministry of Steel Development, which took an unexpected turn that highlighted not just policy tension but deeper questions about inclusion, voice, and respect within Nigeria’s legislative process. During the session, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi), one of only four women in the 10th Senate, found herself in a sharp dispute with...
Alarmed by the prevalent zero implementation of the 2025 budget, the representatives have asked President Tinubu to make good on his campaign promises The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Infectious Diseases, Rep. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has described the past year as one of the most challenging periods for Nigeria, citing what he said was virtually zero per cent implementation of the 2025 budget. Ogah made the remark on Thursday while addressing stakeholders...
The House of Representatives committee has stepped down the science agency’s 2026 budget, want the DG removed over snub The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering on Thursday stepped down the consideration of the 2026 budget proposal of the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM). The committee also resolved to expunge the agency’s budget from the national appropriation bill and recommend the removal of its Director-General, Dr. Olushola Odusanya, over his failure to...
Agricultural institutions have been given 24 hours to submit documents on Internally Generated Revenues (IGR) or risk 2026 budget defence suspension The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has ordered all agencies under its oversight to submit documentary evidence of their internally generated revenue (IGR) within 24 hours. The directive was issued during the 2026 budget defence session of the agencies, following a motion moved by members of the committee. Chairman of...
A mild tension erupted during Ministry of Works 2026 budget defence as Works Minister Senator David Umahi, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engage in a heated exchange There was mild tension at the Senate on Wednesday as the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole clashed during a budget defence session over the funding of federal road infrastructure projects. The exchange occurred while Umahi was responding to lawmakers’ questions on delays and funding...
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