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National Assembly Passes ₦54.9 Trillion Budget, Injects ₦300 Billion to Health Sector
The National Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, approving a total budget of ₦54.9 trillion, with ₦300 billion earmarked for health interventions to combat tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, and polio.
The…
Nigeria Calls for Review of UN Funding Structure to Prevent Undue Influence by Major Donors
Nigeria has advocated for a review of the current funding structure of the United Nations (UN), citing the need for a more balanced and truly multilateral system.
The call for reform came on the heels of an argument…
Senate urges FG to fix roads,.include North East in the Super Highway Projects
The Senate Thursday urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to include North East in the Super Highway projects just as it commended President Bola Tinubu for the N4.2trilion coastal roads projects.
Senate 's call for…
Bill to Regulate Gaming Operations, Enhance Revenue Passes Second Reading at Reps
The House of Representatives at the plenary, Thursday passed through second reading a Bill seeking to create a comprehensive and harmonised regulatory framework for the operation and business of all forms of online and remote gaming that…
Give Nigeria Permanent Seat at UN Security Council, Deputy Speaker, Kalu Urges World Powers in New…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized the need to redefine multilateralism to accommodate the pressing needs of developing countries.
Representing Nigeria at the…
Reps Speaker Inaugurates NWDC Committee, Tasks Commission to Conduct Needs Assessment of North-West
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has tasked the newly established North West Development Commission (NWDC) with conducting a needs assessment of the geopolitical zone as the commission takes off.…
Abbas Hosts LCCI, Says Reps Will Continue to Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the parliament will support economic reforms by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which are aimed at jacking up revenue.
Speaker…
Ibrahim Isiaka Emerges New Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Reps
Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka has been named the new Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives.
Hon Isiaka represents Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency of Ogun State on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress…
Speaker Abbas Mourns 10 Zaria Tomato Traders, Condemns Bandits’ Attack
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed sorrow over the deaths of 10 tomato traders from Zaria, who were attacked by bandits recently.
The traders from Danmagaji Market in Zaria, were…
Proposals for 30 New States: Reps not taking position -Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie has clarified the stance of the parliament on the creation of new states, emphasizing that it's not taking a position on the issue.
He said that…