by Azeez Adeniyi

The House of Representatives has passed the 2017 budget of N7. 44 trillion.

The House passed the budget after adopting the report from the appropriation committee on the budget. The senate is currently in a closed-door session over passage of the 2017 budget.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had on Tuesday shortly after the budget report was laid said it will be considered and passed today.

The House has passed the 2017 Appropriation Bill through third reading.

— House of Reps NGR (@HouseNGR) May 11, 2017

Azeez