Tag: National Assembly

Alteration claims: National Assembly orders re-gazetting of tax laws

National Assembly directs Clerk to re-gazette tax laws amid alleged alterations. Move follows claims that gazetted copies differ from versions passed by lawmakers. House ad hoc committee begins institutional review…

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BREAKING: Tinubu presents ₦58.18trn 2026 budget to National Assembly

Tinubu presents ₦58.18trn 2026 budget, with security taking the highest allocation of ₦5.41trn President declares all armed groups outside state control terrorists, vows tougher security action Budget targets economic stability,…

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National Assembly Halts WAEC’s 2026 CBT Plan, Shifts Full Implementation to 2030

Reps suspend WAEC’s 2026 CBT exams, warn of mass failure if rushed. Schools lack ICT facilities, internet, power, and trained teachers for digital exams. CBT rollout deferred to 2030, with…

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Reps Suspend Plenary as Contractors Protest Over Unpaid Projects

Indigenous contractors stormed the National Assembly over unpaid project contracts. House of Representatives suspended plenary for one week after the protest. Lawmakers revealed President Tinubu earlier ordered payment of the…

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NASS Panel Backs Creation of Six New States Across Nigeria

NASS pushes for equitable state distribution in fresh constitution review Constitution Review Committee approves creation of six new states across six geopolitical zones. Resolution follows review of 55 state requests,…

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National Assembly Approves Creation of New State in Nigeria’s South East

The National Assembly’s decision on the new South East state aims to correct historical imbalances Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu led the discussions that secured…

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Reps Approve Bill to Create Nigerian Police Force Pension Board

The Nigerian Police Force Pension Board Bill seeks to create a new pension system solely for police officers. The bill exempts the Nigeria Police Force from the current Contributory Pension…

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National Assembly Unseals Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate office unsealed after six-month suspension. Deputy Director of Sergeant-at-Arms confirms removal of official seal in video evidence. Legal disputes and Senate opposition leave full access and…

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National Assembly Orders FG to Withdraw 2025 Budget Circulars

• National Assembly fault Finance Ministry over premature contract directives • Senate, House Appropriations Committees issue joint resolution • Capital component of 2024 budget extended till Dec 2025 The National…

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Only Senate or Court Can Decide Sen Natasha’s Resumption, Says NASS Clerk

Clerk to National Assembly clarifies it has no power to reverse Senator Natasha’s suspension. Senator Natasha’s attempt to resume duties on September 4 blocked administratively. Resolution now rests entirely with…

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