National assembly news update

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

Latest News

  1. 2023 Budget Passage: The National Assembly has passed the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N19.76 trillion. The budget was presented by President Muhammadu Buhari in October 2022. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Electoral Act Amendment: The National Assembly has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the electoral process in Nigeria. The bill has been sent to President Buhari for assent. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Probe: The National Assembly has launched an investigation into the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The probe is aimed at uncovering alleged mismanagement of funds and corruption within the commission. (Source: This Day)
  4. National Assembly Leadership Crisis: There is a leadership crisis in the National Assembly, with the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at loggerheads over the leadership of the Assembly. (Source: The Nation)
  5. 2023 Elections: The National Assembly has passed a bill to amend the Electoral Act, which will allow for the use of electronic voting in the 2023 general elections. The bill has been sent to President Buhari for assent. (Source: Leadership)

Upcoming Events

  1. 2023 Budget Implementation: The National Assembly will be monitoring the implementation of the 2023 budget, which was passed in December 2022. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Electoral Act Implementation: The National Assembly will be implementing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the electoral process in Nigeria. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Probe: The National Assembly will continue its investigation into the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). (Source: This Day)

Recent Speeches

  1. Senate President's Speech: Senate President Ahmad Lawan delivered a speech on the state of the nation, calling for unity and cooperation among Nigerians. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Speaker of the House of Representatives' Speech: Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila delivered a speech on the state of the nation, calling for improved governance and economic development. (Source: The Nation)

Recent Bills

  1. Electoral Act Amendment Bill: The National Assembly has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the electoral process in Nigeria. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Bill: The National Assembly has passed a bill to amend the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act, which aims to improve the commission's activities and accountability. (Source: This Day)

I hope this update is helpful!