National assembly abuja news

Here are some recent news updates from the National Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria:

Latest News

  1. Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Senate has passed a bill to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) to promote the development and application of AI in Nigeria. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. House of Representatives Approves N13.5 Trillion 2023 Budget: The House of Representatives has approved the 2023 budget proposal of N13.5 trillion, with a breakdown of N3.3 trillion for recurrent expenditure and N10.2 trillion for capital expenditure. (Source: Leadership)
  3. Senate Summons Minister of State for Education Over Alleged Mismanagement of Funds: The Senate has summoned the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, over alleged mismanagement of funds meant for the education sector. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. National Assembly Approves N10 Billion for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The National Assembly has approved N10 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. (Source: ThisDay)
  5. Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: The Senate has passed a bill to establish a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to promote the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Nigeria. (Source: Punch)

Recent Debates and Hearings

  1. Debate on 2023 Budget: The National Assembly has been debating the 2023 budget proposal, with lawmakers expressing concerns over the allocation of funds to various sectors. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Hearing on Alleged Mismanagement of Funds by Ministry of Education: The Senate has held a hearing on alleged mismanagement of funds by the Ministry of Education, with officials of the ministry appearing before the committee to defend their actions. (Source: Daily Independent)
  3. Debate on Bill to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Senate has held a debate on the bill to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence, with lawmakers expressing concerns over the potential impact of AI on the economy and jobs. (Source: The Guardian)

Recent Resolutions

  1. Resolution on Insecurity in Nigeria: The National Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the Federal Government to take immediate action to address the growing insecurity in Nigeria. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Resolution on Fuel Subsidy Removal: The National Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Federal Government to remove fuel subsidy to allow for a more competitive market. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Resolution on Power Sector Reform: The National Assembly has passed a resolution calling for the reform of the power sector to ensure a stable and reliable supply of electricity. (Source: ThisDay)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from the National Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria.