Governance

In the recently presented N27.7 trillion budget for 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, is set to receive a substantial allocation of N21 billion. This figure represents a 97.5% increase from the N517.95 million allocated in 2023. Yohaig NG’s analysis of the budget, named ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’, reveals various allocations …

N21 Billion Allocated to Chief of Staff in Nigeria’s 2024 ‘Budget of Renewed Hope Read More »

In the 2024 Appropriation Bill, the Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated a substantial sum of N460,217,071 for the State House’s “Materials and Supplies.” This budget includes N253,277,638, earmarked explicitly for foodstuffs and catering materials. The allocation also covers other essentials such as stationery, newspapers, and books. Yohaig NG reports that this budgetary allocation was …

State House Nigeria: N253m for Food, N260m for Electricity in 2024 Budget Read More »

In a decisive move, the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition has mandated the apprehension of the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, and 17 other high-profile individuals. This action comes as a response to their repeated failure to respond to summons for questioning regarding …

Nigerian House Orders Arrest of Top Officials for Ignoring Legal Summons Read More »

Yohaig NG reports that the Federal Government, via the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has earmarked N138,066,187 for the dual purpose of countering misinformation and producing calendars. This initiative is part of the 2024 Appropriation Bill currently under review by the National Assembly.     The allocated funds will also support media appearances …

Nigeria Allocates N138 Million to Combat Misinformation and Produce Calendars Read More »

Surprisingly, the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Lagos State has praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration for its effective development strategies in critical sectors such as transportation, security, health, education, and human capital. This commendation from an opposition party highlights the significant progress made under Sanwo-Olu’s leadership. Adekunle Mode-Adenipebi, the Lagos State ZLP Chairman and the …

Zenith Labour Party Lauds Sanwo-Olu’s Progressive Governance in Lagos Read More »

In a significant budgetary allocation in 2024, President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima and their aides are set to spend a substantial N15.961 billion on international and domestic travel. This figure emerges from the 2024 Appropriation Bill, which is currently under the scrutiny of the National Assembly. The proposed budget details that President …

N15.9 Billion Allocated for Tinubu and Shettima’s Travel Expenses in 2024 Read More »

Austin Asema Achado, a member of the House of Representatives representing Gwer West/Gwer East Federal Constituency, has advised Benue State Governor Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia to adjust his prayer schedule to focus on governance better. The lawmaker emphasized the need for the governor to be more accessible to the electorate and to prioritize official duties …

Lawmaker Urges Benue Governor to Balance Prayer and Governance Duties Read More »

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has made a solid appeal to Senate President Mr Godswill Akpabio, urging him to decisively reject the proposed N15 billion expenditure for constructing a new residence for Vice President Mr Kashim Shettima. This proposal, put forward by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has sparked significant controversy. …

SERAP Calls on Senate President to Reject N15 Billion VP Residence Plan Read More »

   

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced the appointment of new chairmen and deputy chairmen for the House’s Standing Committees. This announcement came after the debate on the general principles of the proposed 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion. Among the appointments, Iritomi Thomas was named chairman of the Committee on Petroleum …

Speaker Abbas Announces New House Committee Leadership Read More »

The Nigerian National Assembly is poised to pass the 2024 Appropriation Bill, valued at N27.5 trillion, on December 19. This decision follows the bill’s second reading, the ‘Renewed Hope’ budget. Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau indicated that the budget might be passed before the Christmas and New Year break. During the deliberations, senators praised President …

National Assembly to Pass N27.5tn ‘Renewed Hope’ Budget Amid Worries Read More »