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The leadership of the National Assembly has expressed its commitment to engage President Bola Tinubu on the need for a national population census in 2025, the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) reported on Wednesday.
President Bola Tinubu has called on the National Assembly to expedite the legislative process regarding the Tax Reform Bills so that Nigeria can swiftly benefit from the reforms.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied claims of being queried by the National Assembly over an alleged expenditure on meals, refreshments, and security.
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has defended the agency's proposed N67.5 billion budget for 2025, calling for increased support from the National Assembly to address critical infrastructure and operational challenges.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has pleaded with the National Assembly to consider increasing “its proposed budget from N8 billion to N19.55 billion.”
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Solomon Adeola, has disclosed that the tax reform bills presented by President Bola Tinubu disrupted the January-to-December budget cycle of the National Assembly.
Dr. Idowu Oyebanjo, Managing Director of Idfon Power Engineering Consultants has said the recent attempts by the National Assembly (NASS) to amend the recently passed 2023 Electricity Act could erode investor confidence in Nigeria’s power sector.
Tinubu asks lawmakers to approve $2.2 billion external borrowing and 2025-2027 Medium-Term Framework
President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve the implementation of a new external borrowing of $2.209 billion in the 2024 Appropriation Act.
The Coalition in Support of National Security Advancement (CSNSA) has urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to reject the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill, arguing that it would allegedly jeopardize national security and place a significant strain on the country’s limited financial resources.
The legal teams of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the National Assembly have countered a lawsuit challenging the establishment of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund.
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Izinyon, has explained how Nigeria's National Assembly can give effect to the landmark Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy and LGA funds in the Federation Account.
The National Assembly of Nigeria has proposed a penalty of N25 million for individuals found operating unlicensed insurance businesses in the country.