Dec 23, 2024 · Details of the recent budget proposal submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly, have show that 10 ministries and agencies will be getting over N1 trillion as appropriation. President Tinubu on Wednesday had presented a budget of N49.7 trillion budget during a joint session of the National Assembly for passage. The budget has …

3 days ago · As the 2027 general elections draw closer, opposition parties and dissatisfied members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are intensifying their behind-the-scenes consultations, strategizing to form a formidable coalition against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Key political stakeholders from the North and South, including opposition parties, APC defectors, and civil ...

4 days ago · Lawmakers of the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 6, have announced the proposal of the creation of 31 new states across the country. The lawmakers who are members of the the Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution said it received a proposal from the states’ creation across the six geopolitical zones in …

3 days ago · The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has condemned the decision by President Bola Tinubu to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion.. In a post made on his X account, the former governor of Anambra State said increasing the 2025 Budget of Restoration due to increased revenue is not justifiable.

3 days ago · Vice President Kashim Shettima has humorously warned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to expect more political jabs as the 2027 general elections approach. Reiterating the respect he holds for Atiku, Shettima while speaking at a symposium in Abuja to commemorate the 60th birthday of former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, teased that the upcoming election …

3 days ago · Tope Fasua, a Special Adviser on Economic Affairs in the Office of the Vice President has called for the abolition of the conventional 9 to 5 work schedule across the country. Fasua said the eight-hourly (9 am to 5 pm) work structure does not attract young Nigerians into public office anymore. According to him, lack …

Jan 28, 2025 · Lawmakers of the Nigerian Senate have called on citizens to help the military in the fight against terrorism. The Senate said if Nigerians rally their support for the military, terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminality would become a thing of the past. In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 28, the chairman of the …

Nov 14, 2024 · The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a proposed budget of N47.9 trillion for 2025, as disclosed by Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning on Thursday.This budget is part of the Medium Term Expenditures Framework (MTEF) for 2025 to 2027, which aligns with the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007.The FEC also approved the …

3 days ago · The House of Representatives has clarified recent reports suggesting it is planning to create 31 new states. The lawmakers explained that the reports are misleading and do not reflect the official stance of the House. A statement issued by the House of Representatives via its Spokesman on Thursday stated that during Thursday’s plenary session, the …

Jan 20, 2025 · The federal government has announced that the National Assembly will pass the controversial tax reform bills into law by the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. The disclosure was made by Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms over the weekend.He said the implementation of the tax …