NASS Roundup: Committee reshuffle, additional N4.5 trillion for 2025 budget, other top stories from Senate

Senate Activities and Budget Increase   

  The Nigerian Senate resumed plenary after a recess, undertaking several key actions:  

     Committee Reshuffle: A minor reshuffling of Senate committees occurred, aiming to improve oversight functions and regional development.  

     Budget Increase: President Tinubu requested a N4.5 trillion increase to the 2025 budget, totaling N54.2 trillion, citing increased revenue from agencies like FIRS and NCS.  

     Removal of INEC Commissioners: The Senate approved the removal of three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) due to misconduct during the 2023 elections.  

     Senator's Defection: Ned Nwoko's defection from PDP to APC was debated and ultimately approved by the Senate President.  

     Investigation into Niger Allegations: The Senate will investigate allegations by Niger's military leader of Nigeria's collaboration with France to destabilize Niger.  

     Concerns over Audit Queries: The Senate Committee on Public Accounts expressed concern over government agencies' failure to respond to audit queries.  

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