9 h. ago Jigawa Approves N4.3 Billion For Scholarship, Hajj Operations

Jigawa state government has approved N4.3 billion for payment of students scholarship and 2026 Hajj operation. The Commissioner Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa revealed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting. He explained that,N1,303,545,686.00 was approved for the payment of 19,716 students 2024/2025 bursary in line with […]

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12 h. ago Reviewing the WHT 2024, as Nigeria Tax Act 2025 goes into effect January 1

As the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 goes into effect on January 1, 2026, ADEOLA OJO, in this piece, reviews one of the recent tax laws, the Withholding Tax known as the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024, which took effect on July 1, 2024 and its effect on Nigerians. The Federal Government last […]

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17 h. ago Gaming Bill: Why president must reject assault on Nigeria’s federalism

By Olajide Boladuro NIGERIA stands at a constitutional crossroads. Barely months after the Supreme Court issued a definitive judgement affirming that gaming and lottery regulation lie squarely within the authority of state governments, the National Assembly has passed the Central Gaming Bill, 2025, a piece of legislation that attempts, both in substance and in name, […]

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19 h. ago Tinubu to present 2026 appropriation bill to N’Assembly Friday

President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-to-present-2026-appropriation-bill-to-nassembly-friday/

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20 h. ago Senate complies as Tinubu seeks review of 2024 budget to N43.5trn

Bamidele argued that the bill sought “to repeal and re-enact the existing Appropriation framework in order to bring an end

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23 h. ago Tinubu seeks National Assembly’s approval to consolidate 2024, 2025 budgets

President Tinubu asks the National Assembly to approve a N43.56 trillion budget consolidation bill, merging the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years to improve perfo Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-seeks-national-assemblys-approval-to-consolidate-2024-2025-budgets/

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38 h. ago 2025 in review: How inflation shaped Africa’s biggest markets

Across many parts of Africa, headline inflation has moderated in 2025, following the highs of 2023–2024. Tighter monetary policies, stabilising read more 2025 in review: How inflation shaped Africa’s biggest markets

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46 h. ago Tax Acts: Dino Melaye threatens to sue NASS over VAT provisions

A legal practitioner and former senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Senator Dino Melaye, has threatened to institute legal action against the National Assembly over the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025

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64 h. ago Ibadan North poised for federal colleges as Oyekunle bills advanced

Barely three months after his election into the House of Representatives, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Honourable Folajimi Oyekunle, has recorded a major legislative milestone, with two key establishment bills successfully scaling First Reading on the floor of the National Assembly. The bills seek to establish the Federal Vocational and Skills Acquisition College, […]

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3 d. ago 70% Of 2025 Budget To Be Rolled Over Into 2026 – Finance Minister

According to him, revenue estimates rose from ₦20 trillion in 2024 to ₦40 trillion in 2025. The post 70% Of 2025 Budget To Be Rolled Over Into 2026 – Finance Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Special seats: History beckons on Speaker Abbas’ vision for Nigerian women

NIGERIANS are on the verge of reaching a major milestone in the nation’s history as the National Assembly is about to vote on bills seeking various amendments to the 1999 Constitution.

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5 d. ago Burkina Faso: Tinubu should consider military action to free troops – Senator Arise

He dismissed the insinuation that the action of Tinubu prior to notification of the National Assembly was hasty...

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6 d. ago FG committed to tackling insecurity — Deputy Reps majority leader

The Nigerian government reiterates its commitment to tackling insecurity, with the National Assembly ready to strengthen laws to curb violence and banditry Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-committed-to-tackling-insecurity-deputy-reps-majority-leader/

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6 d. ago Reps pledge to strengthen occupational health, safety regulations

Nigeria’s National Assembly is set to overhaul outdated workplace safety regulations, replacing the Factories Act of 2004 to protect all workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pledge-to-strengthen-occupational-health-safety-regulations/

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6 d. ago Fubara Seeks Support For Tinubu, Reiterates Commitment To Inclusive Development

He said his administration is willing to work with all pro-Tinubu groups and stakeholders committed to the President’s re-election. The post Fubara Seeks Support For Tinubu, Reiterates Commitment To Inclusive Development appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Tinubu Meets Osun APC Governorship Aspirants, Seeks Consensus, Party Unity

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night, met with leaders and governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Osun State, urging them to embrace unity and support a consensus arrangement ahead of the party’s December 13 primary election. The meeting, held at the State House, Abuja, was attended by aspirants – Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, […]

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8 d. ago Tinubu transmists 2026–2028 MTEF, FSP to NASS, seeks approval 

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the House of read more Tinubu transmists 2026–2028 MTEF, FSP to NASS, seeks approval 

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8 d. ago Fubara Denies Rift With Rivers Lawmakers, Seeks Support For Tinubu

The governor said contrary to insinuations that he was avoiding the lawmakers, arrangements had already been made for a meeting with them. The post Fubara Denies Rift With Rivers Lawmakers, Seeks Support For Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Army pledges stronger partnership with N’Assembly on border security

The Nigerian Army reaffirms its commitment to collaborating with the National Assembly to enhance Nigeria’s border security and tackle cross-border threats Read More: https://punchng.com/army-pledges-stronger-partnership-with-nassembly-on-border-security/

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9 d. ago N’Assembly hosts art exhibition featuring autistic Guinness World Record holder Kanye

Nigeria’s National Assembly hosts an art exhibition to boost autism awareness, featuring a Guinness World Record holder to tackle stigma and push for new l Read More: https://punchng.com/nassembly-hosts-art-exhibition-featuring-autistic-guinness-world-record-holder-kanye/

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