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Amidst economic challenges, National Assembly increases own budget by over N100 billion

View this email in your browser Headlines Amidst economic challenges, National Assembly increases own budget by over N100 billion The federal lawmakers raised their allocation from N197 billion to N344 billion, their highest ever in the history of the National Assembly. Read More National Assembly passes 2024 budget after increasing MDAs' allocations The National Assembly increased the budget from N27.5 trillion presented by President Bola Tinubu in November to N28.7 trillion. 2024 Budget: Nigerian govt's curious allocation of N1.2 billion for purchase of office building for Agric agency Of a total of N102.5 billion allocated to the agency in the budget, N27.5 million is earmarked for its office rent while N450 million is budgeted for the purchase of operational vehicles for the agency. Plateau Attack: Nigeria at war, citizens losing hope, Bishop Kukah tells President Tinubu "President Tinubu must know that the legitimacy of his government hangs on resolving this and giving us our country back," Mr Kukah stated. Reps considered 962 bills, 500 motions in six months – Speaker The speaker said 120 of the bills have passed second reading while 120 others had been referred to committees for in-depth analysis. Most Recent Stories Senate approves Tinubu's request for securitisation of N7.3trn Ways and Means President Tinubu said the Consolidated Revenue Fund account of the federal government stood at N7.3trn as at 11 December that is due to domestic debt servicing, principal and interest. Read More Plateau Killings: How troops intervened in 19 villages – DHQ The military said the militants carried out simultaneous attacks on the villages from various fronts. Plateau Killings: Senate summons army chief, IGP, SSS boss Armed persons invaded communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Christmas eve killing scores of indigenes and injuring others. South Africa sues Israel at World Court for 'genocidal acts' in Gaza "The acts and omissions by Israel … are genocidal in character because they are intended to bring about the destruction of a substantial part of the Palestinian national, racial and ethnical group, that being the part of the Palestinian group in the Gaza Strip." Senate passes 2024 budget The Senate increased the budget from N27.5 trillion presented by President Bola Tinubu in November to N28. 7 trillion. Bayelsa govt intervenes in 'marriage' of four-year-old girl to 54-year-old man The alleged marriage involving the man, simply identified as Elder Akpos, was at the instance of the girl's parents, according to NAN. Videos Tinubu pledges to end reign of terror in South-east – Shettima Business Naira among world's worst performing currencies in 2023 — Report The naira closed at the official market last year at N461.50 per $1, but slipped to N907.11 to a dollar at the close of business this year. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Blessing CEO, Portable, Yul, Daniel Regha other 'noisemakers' of 2023 Whether admired or disliked, these individuals constantly made headlines and had a say in every trendy topic in 2023. PFN to hold first-ever 'cross-over' service in Lagos, disburse monies to attendees N5000 will be given to early attendees and N1000 to others at the church event. Opinion Nigeria, blood and crucifixion on the Plateau, By Matthew Hassan Kukah By the banks of the Niger river, on the hills of the Plateau, across the lush savannahs of the Middle Belt, we have sat down and wept. We have questions crying for answers: Who are these killers? Where are they coming from? Who is sponsoring them? What are their grouses and against whom? What do they want? Whom do they want? Who are they working for? When will it all end? Why are they invincible and invisible? Who is offering them cover? "A Christmas Carol" and a Dickensian Christmas, By Osmund Agbo As we indulged in extravagantly priced bottles of champagne, I was enveloped in a contemplative moment echoing the moral depth of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Beyond literary comparisons, this encounter sparked a deep resolve in me to promote a Dickensian Christmas in my social circle — not one defined by opulence but by a genuine display of compassion and thoughtful consideration for the less fortunate. Promoted IHS Nigeria recognised for its commitment to a sustainable future The awards were presented to IHS Nigeria in Lagos, on Friday, 15 December, 2023. Sports AFCON 2023: Peseiro's 'Let's do it Again' Eagles seek midfield control, keeper stability, proper attacking deployment Peseiro has surprised pundits with some of his choices in his 25-man squad as the Eagles prepare to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire, which kicks off on 13 January 2024. Basketball: Top West African clubs to battle for glory at Louis Edem Invitational in Lagos The prestigious event which will take place from 31 March to 7 April 2024 was initially fixed for Abuja to open up the tournament to the Savannah Conference team. Dubawa Beware! Fake Facebook page claims UBA giving float loans to customers Verdict: Misleading! There is no link to the verified UBA page. The official website does not show such information, and red flags were discovered from talking with the agents. Viral images of unearthed vehicles falsely linked to Nigerian politicians Claim: Corrupt Nigerian politicians bury luxurious jeeps to siphon money. Sign up Get the scoop! 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