Reps Urge Extension of SIM Card Registration, NIN Linkage Deadline         The House of Representatives yesterday urged the federal government to extend the deadline for the synchronisation of subscribers’ SIM card registration with their National Identification Number (NIN) by telecommunication service providers to 10 weeks. The Minister...

National Assembly To Approve 2021 – 2023 MTEF/FSP Today       The Senate on Wednesday, stepped down consideration of the Conference Committee Report 2021 – 2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper. The request to step down consideration of the 2021 – 2023 MTEF report till...

FG Writes NASS, Seeks Fresh 2020 Budget Review         The Federal Government has written to the National Assembly to demand a fresh review of the 2020 Appropriation Act. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, particularly asked the House of Representatives to extend the...

House Summons Finance Minister Over $36.1m World Bank Loan         The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, over a $36.1m facility under the Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project of the World Bank, part of which was allocated...

NASS Kicks As NCC Raises Wage Bill By N12bn         The National Assembly (NASS) has queried the Nigerian Communications Commission over a sharp increase in its proposed wage bill between for 2021. The parliament also criticised the hike in the financial provision for consultancy services. While the...

No Break Until We Pass 2021 Budget, Say Lawmakers         The House of Representatives has said the National Assembly will have to wait to pass the 2021 Appropriation Bill before embarking on end-of-the-year break. Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Mr Iduma Igariwey, who spoke to...