National assembly news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from the National Assembly of Nigeria:

Recent News

  1. National Assembly Passes 2023 Budget: The National Assembly has passed the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget was passed after a marathon session by the Senate and House of Representatives. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Senate Confirms 11 New Judges: The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 11 new judges for the Federal High Court, the National Industrial Court, and the Court of Appeal. The confirmation was done after a thorough screening process. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. House of Representatives Passes Bill to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The House of Representatives has passed a bill to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. The centre is aimed at promoting the development and application of AI and robotics in Nigeria. (Source: Leadership)
  4. National Assembly Approves N10.6 Billion for 2023 Elections: The National Assembly has approved N10.6 billion for the conduct of the 2023 general elections. The approval was given after a thorough scrutiny of the budget by the Senate and House of Representatives. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Senate Summons Minister of Finance Over N10.6 Billion Budget for 2023 Elections: The Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, over the N10.6 billion budget approved for the conduct of the 2023 general elections. The summons was issued following concerns raised by some senators over the high cost of the elections. (Source: Punch)

Upcoming Events

  1. National Assembly to Hold Public Hearing on 2023 Budget: The National Assembly is set to hold a public hearing on the 2023 budget. The hearing is aimed at gathering inputs from stakeholders and the general public on the budget. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Senate to Hold Confirmation Hearing for New Service Chiefs: The Senate is set to hold a confirmation hearing for the new Service Chiefs appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The hearing is scheduled to take place on [date]. (Source: The Nation)

Recent Speeches and Statements

  1. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Calls for Improved Funding for Education: The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for improved funding for education in Nigeria. He made the call during a speech at the launch of a book on education in Nigeria. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Calls for Improved Security Measures in Nigeria: The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has called for improved security measures in Nigeria. He made the call during a speech at a security summit in Abuja. (Source: Daily Post)

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