5 h. ago Rivers Assembly Knocks Gov Fubara Over Directive On LG Councils, Issues Two Days Ultimatum To Present 2025 Budget

Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the members of the house. The lawmakers made this known during a plenary session in Port Harcourt on Monday. Recall that Governor Fubara had on January 2nd, 2025, signed a N1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law after […] The post Rivers Assembly Knocks Gov Fubara Over Directive On LG Councils, Issues Two Days Ultimatum To Present 2025 Budget appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC

Tribune Online 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC Members of the House of Representatives' Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) on Monday, unanimously approved the sum of N250 billion proposed for the South East Development Commission for 2025 fiscal year. 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC Tribune Online

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7 h. ago JUST IN: Rivers Assembly gives Gov Fubara 48 hours to present 2025 budget

Tribune Online JUST IN: Rivers Assembly gives Gov Fubara 48 hours to present 2025 budget The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. JUST IN: Rivers Assembly gives Gov Fubara 48 hours to present 2025 budget Tribune Online

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27 h. ago ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget will improve lives of Nigerians, says Plateau senator — Diket Plang

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Chairman of the Senate Committee On Employment, Labour and Productivity and Senator representing Plateau Central, Diket Plang, has expressed optimism that the recently promulgated 2025 Appropriation Act will provide a turning point in the lives of f Nigerians. He therefore urged  Nigerians to support the administration’s efforts, emphasising that their cooperation […] The post ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget will improve lives of Nigerians, says Plateau senator — Diket Plang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Debt, spending, and revenue: Nigerians react to ₦54.99 tn budget for 2025

The Nigerian government has increased the 2025 budget to ₦54.99 trillion. Public opinion on this decision is divided. BusinessDay’s January read more Debt, spending, and revenue: Nigerians react to ₦54.99 tn budget for 2025

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61 h. ago Hardship: Tinubu Begs Nigerians, Says There’s Light At End Of Tunnel

President Bola Tinubu has begged Nigerians to remain hopeful about his Renewed Hope agenda, promised by the current administration. Speaking on Friday while signing 2025 55.99 trillion-naira ($37-billion) budget, the former governor of Lagos State said that the country is heading towards a light at the end of the ongoing economic struggles. He added that […] The post Hardship: Tinubu Begs Nigerians, Says There’s Light At End Of Tunnel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers

•Sacks Rivers’ council chairmen, orders Amaewhule-led Assembly to resume legislative duties     From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AG-F) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully […] The post Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago President approves N54.99tn 2025 budget, hails govt’s progress

President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed into law the N54.99tn 2025 Appropriation Bill in a small ceremony at the State House, Abuja. He praised the collective work of his administration and Nigerians which, he said, was yielding results despite a rough start when he assumed office in 2023. The bill was passed by the two Read More

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2 d. ago FULL TEXT: Tinubu signs N54.99tn 2025 budget, pledges economic stability

President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Budget of Restoration into law, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and national development. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu highlighted key priorities, including security, infrastructure, and social welfare, while vowing to sustain reforms that drive growth and stability. Here Read More

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2 d. ago Tinubu signs 2025 budget, says last one year tested FG’s resolve

reassures on commitment to securing future, dividends for all Nigerians  Your reforms are working, NASS will support you all the way From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, saying it marks a significant step towards securing peace and rebuilding prosperity in Nigeria. The budget, valued at […] The post Tinubu signs 2025 budget, says last one year tested FG’s resolve appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the legitimacy of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. The apex court also upheld a previous ruling barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations […] The post ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2025 budget: We have increased revenue to N21.6tn, reduced deficit – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, said the federal government revenue has increased to N21.63 trillion, while reducing budget deficit to read more 2025 budget: We have increased revenue to N21.6tn, reduced deficit – Tinubu

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3 d. ago Rivers awaits legal briefing to act on Supreme Court ruling — Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information on Friday, Joe Johnson, Fubara said his administration is reviewing the implications of the judgment, particularly Read More

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Signs Record N54.99trn 2025 Budget Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget into law at a ceremony in the State House, Abuja, on Friday afternoon. The National Assembly had passed the budget on February 13 after raising the size from the N49.7 trillion originally proposed by the president. The 2025 budget is nearly double the N27.5 trillion […]

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3 d. ago INEC warns against premature action on Rivers assembly vacancies

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday issued a warning regarding the handling of vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly, following allegations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had accused INEC of selectively implementing elections to fill vacancies caused by political defections, particularly in light of the ongoing factional crisis in the Assembly. Read More

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3 d. ago Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers

Tribune Online Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers The Supreme Court said that no money should be released to the Rivers state government until a lawful Appropriation Law is enacted under the Martin Amaewhule leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule

The Supreme Court has upheld a Federal High Court ruling that prohibits the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the read more Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule-led assembly

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court blocks Rivers funds, recognises Amaewhule assembly

The Supreme Court on Friday made the pronouncement stopping the Central Bank of Nigeria from releasing funds to Rivers State government until the Rivers House of Assembly is properly constituted by the 1999 Constitution. The apex court also affirmed the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers House of Assembly members as valid members of the house. Details shortly…. Read More

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7 d. ago You Have Lost Your Seats In Rivers Assembly, NASS Caucus Tells Pro

The Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly has reminded the Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule and 26 other members of the State House of Assembly that they have lost their seats after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday, leader of the […]

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7 d. ago Senate queries SEC’s N1.4bn electricity allocation in 2025 budget

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The  Senate Committee on Capital Market has queried the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the allocation of expenditure profile in the 2025 budget, with N1, 464 billion earmarked for only electricity. It, however, applauded the revenue profile of the budget. On Thursday, February 13 passed the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget […] The post Senate queries SEC’s N1.4bn electricity allocation in 2025 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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