Hightlight Archives - Page 52 of 194

NASS concerned over low performance of 2024 budget

Sharon EboesomiJanuary 10, 20254 min

Edun confirmed that there are pending warrants awaiting payment for capital projects, but funding remains a key challenge. The National Assembly has raised serious concerns about the significant imbalance between recurrent and capital expenditures and the low level of fund releases for capital projects for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the 2024 national budget, with both chambers urging for more focus on capital projects that directly benefit the Nigerian populace. This was disclosed Wednesday...

National Assembly Politics

INTERVIEW: What lawmakers had to say about 2025 budget estimates

Elizabeth AtimeJanuary 7, 20253 min

Lawmakers expressed mixed reactions to President Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget estimates to a joint session of the national assembly on December 18th, 2024. National Assembly members expressed varying opinions following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget estimates, pegged at ₦49.8 trillion. The budget presentation, a significant moment in the legislative calendar, was met with cheers and chants for the president, especially by members of his party. Highlights of the budget...

House of Representatives

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...

Senate

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...

House of Representatives RemTrack

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...

House of Representatives Senate

SOFT SIDE: Drama as Tinubu declares lawmakers ‘reelected’ ahead of 2027

Leah TwakiDecember 22, 20242 min

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...

Citizens Speak

Oke Epia appointed to global parliamentary group

Joy EruraneDecember 22, 20243 min

Epia joins an elite assembly of parliamentary officials, academics, and civil society leaders from several countries. The International Parliament Engagement Network (IPEN) has announced the appointment of Oke Epia, founder/executive director of OrderPaper Nigeria, into an international advisory group to support the development of essential resources to enhance public engagement within parliaments globally. Epia joins an elite assembly of parliamentary officials, academics, and civil society leaders from countries such as Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia,...

Senate

Senators break for Christmas after budget debate | SENATE GIST TODAY

Sharon EboesomiDecember 19, 20243 min

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...

Uncategorized

2025 budget bill scales second reading in House

Leah TwakiDecember 19, 20246 min

After a robust debate, the House of Representatives has advanced the N49.7 trillion 2025 appropriation bill to second reading The House of Representatives, after a four-hour robust debate on Thursday, passed the second reading of the N49.7 trillion 2025 appropriation bill titled “Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The budget, which President Bola Tinubu presented to a joint session of the National Assembly on December 18, is set to address critical economic and security challenges facing the...

Senate

National Assembly adjourns for Christmas holiday

Sharon EboesomiDecember 19, 20242 min

Akpabio extended holiday wishes to his colleagues, the Speaker and leadership of the House of Representatives, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Nigerian public. The National Asembly has adjourned its plenary sitting until January 14, 2025. The announcement was made by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu during Thursday’s plenary, shortly after the passage of the second reading of the 2025 budget bill....

Newer Posts

Older Posts