Humanitarian ministry seeks NASS support to create 2million jobs From Adamu Abuh, Abuja   The Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction has mapped out strategies aimed at creating over 2 million jobs for the unemployed before the end of this year.   Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, made this known…

The National Assembly has raised the revenue target for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) following revelations by the Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, that it surpassed the N19.4 trillion set for it in the 2024 Appropriation Act.

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Interior has commended the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo over the 2024 budget performance of the ministry. The joint committee gave the commendation on Wednesday, when Tunji-Ojo appeared to defend the 2025 budget of the ministry. Tunji-Ojo told the lawmakers during the session that the ministry’s Internally Generated…

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has decried the failure of some government revenue-generating agencies to honour invitations and appear for 2025 budget defence. The committee issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the agencies to appear or risk withdrawal of funding for 2025 operations. The agencies are, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) the Nigerian Maritime Administration…

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Livestock Development has expressed concern over the N11.8 billion allocated for the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in the 2025 budget, deeming it insufficient for the ministry's proper takeoff. The committee has directed the Minister of Livestock Development, Mr. Idi Maiha, to prepare a supplementary budget that aligns with…

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said the military is expecting a bumper harvest in the upcoming budget

National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has established a special panel to probe a shortfall of over N4 trillion in revenue as a result of indiscriminate waivers by agencies of government.

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has established a special panel to probe a shortfall of over N4 trillion in revenue due to indiscriminate waivers by agencies of government. The lawmakers lamented that due to waivers, there is a serious shortfall between what is supposed to be collected as revenue and what is actually…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, told the National Assembly that the N40 billion budget allocated to it for the 2025 fiscal year is grossly inadequate.

Barring any last-minute changes, the House of Representatives is expected to conclude consideration of the N49.74 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill by January 31, 2025.

They are going to have the mid-term impacts and then the long-term impacts. But basically, the two policies are in the right direction. In the last 30 years, I’ve been campaigning for the removal of fuel subsidy because it’s going to free resources...

The National Assembly has pledged to take legislative measures to enhance the rights and privileges of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), emphasising its commitment to inclusivity.