Nigerian national assembly latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates from the Nigerian National Assembly:

Recent Developments:

  1. 2023 Budget Passage: The National Assembly has passed the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on December 22, 2022.
  2. Electoral Act Amendment: The National Assembly has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to reform the country's electoral process. The bill has been sent to President Buhari for assent.
  3. Pension Reform: The National Assembly has passed the Pension Reform Bill, which seeks to reform the country's pension system. The bill has been sent to President Buhari for assent.
  4. Nigerian Police Trust Fund: The National Assembly has passed the Nigerian Police Trust Fund Bill, which aims to establish a trust fund to support the Nigerian Police Force. The bill has been sent to President Buhari for assent.

Recent Debates and Hearings:

  1. Insecurity in Nigeria: The National Assembly has held several debates and hearings on the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, with lawmakers calling for the government to take decisive action to address the problem.
  2. Fuel Subsidy Removal: The National Assembly has held debates and hearings on the removal of fuel subsidy, with lawmakers divided on the issue.
  3. Nigerian Economy: The National Assembly has held debates and hearings on the state of the Nigerian economy, with lawmakers calling for measures to stimulate growth and address poverty.

Recent Committee Activities:

  1. Ad-hoc Committee on Insecurity: The Ad-hoc Committee on Insecurity has been set up to investigate the causes of insecurity in Nigeria and make recommendations to the National Assembly.
  2. Committee on Finance: The Committee on Finance has been working on the 2023 budget and has held several meetings with government officials and stakeholders.
  3. Committee on Public Accounts: The Committee on Public Accounts has been investigating cases of financial mismanagement and corruption in government agencies and has made several recommendations to the National Assembly.

Recent News and Updates:

  1. National Assembly Members' Salaries: The National Assembly has increased the salaries of its members, with the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives now earning N14.25 million and N13.5 million per month, respectively.
  2. National Assembly's 2023 Budget: The National Assembly has allocated N150 billion for its 2023 budget, with N100 billion allocated for personnel costs and N50 billion for capital projects.
  3. National Assembly's Committee on Public Accounts: The Committee on Public Accounts has summoned the Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, to appear before it over allegations of financial mismanagement in the government.

These are just some of the latest news and updates from the Nigerian National Assembly.