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How Nigerian Government Allocated ₦3.32 Trillion To National Assembly, INEC, Others Without Specifying Projects

A report by BudgIT, a Nigerian civic tech organisation that promotes fiscal transparency, has unveiled…

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How Nigeria’s next Senate President will emerge. A Neusroom explainer

On June 8, 2015, during the inauguration of newly-elected Senators for the 8th Assembly, Nigeria…

The State Assembly polls also carry high stakes. Here’s why you should pay attention

If there’s any reason to believe that a single election has the power to change…

Nigerians Fume Over The Allocation Of N37bn For N’Assembly Complex Renovation

In contrast, the government allocated only N48 billion for Education and just N46 billion for health in the 2020 budget.

Senate upholds N30,000 as the new national minimum wage

The Senate approved the longstanding appropriation bill during a plenary session on Tuesday.

15 ex-govs set to join the ninth National Assembly as senators

The upper chamber will receive not less than 15 former governors as senators.

INEC declares Okorocha winner of Imo West Senatorial zone

Okorocha was in a close race with his strongest rival, Jones Onyereri of PDP.

#NigeriaDecides2019: Ajimobi loses bid to ‘retire’ to National Assembly

Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s has failed in his attempt to gain a seat at the National Assembly.

#NigeriaDecides2019: Dramatic Dino Melaye retains National Assembly seat

Senator Dino Melaye will retain his seat as the representative of the people of Kogi West Senatorial District.

JUST IN: Saraki booted out of National Assembly after losing Saturday’s election

Senate President Bukola Saraki will not return to the National Assembly in May.

Onnoghen: Senate cancels emergency plenary

The Senate will no longer reconvene as planned on Tuesday, it has said in statement.

Senate reconvenes Tuesday to deliberate on Onnoghen’s removal by Buhari

The Senate will hold an emergency sitting over the suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen by President Buhari.

#Budget2019: What Buhari said at the National Assembly

President Buhari presented the 2019 budget at the National Assembly Wednesday afternoon.

Mixed reactions trail Buhari’s 2019 budget presentation at National Assembly

President Buhari arrived the National Assembly Wednesday afternoon to mixed reactions from lawmakers.

Police shuts National Assembly entrance against striking workers

The entrance was barricaded by police operatives to keep the staff of the National Assembly away from the premises.

FEC approves Buhari’s N8.6trn budget for 2019

The 2019 budget has been approved by the Federal Executive Council after a special meeting on Friday.

“Their demands are legitimate” – Shehu Sani defends NASS workers’ protest over unpaid allowances

The shutdown of activities at the Senate chamber by workers attached to the National Assembly has generated controversy.

JUST IN: Senate orders CBN to suspend ATM card maintenance charges

The National Assembly has ordered the CBN to suspend with immediate effect,charges on ATM card maintenance.