Tag: budget

Our entry into Borno through Mubi- one of the towns that was captured by Boko Haram | YNaija.com

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Suspect received N21 million ransom for Okonjo-Iweala mother release. Leadership APC claims Bayelsa governor beats up Southern Ijaw chairman. YNaija Nnamdi Kanu slammed with new treason charges. This Day Cameroonian soldiers…

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Buhari’s 2016 budget is a fraud – PDP

The opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the 2016 federal budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari as a fraud and executive conspiracy tailored towards mortgaging the future of the nation.…

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‘Buhari, Saraki, Osinbajo, Dogara’ | Photos from 2016 budget presentation (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, presented the 2016 Appropriation Bill to the joint session of the National Assembly at the Federal House of Representatives. See below, photos from the session,…

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YNaija Editorial: Will the 2016 budget deliver as promised?

After a much-criticized lethargic start to his government, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally set the ball rolling since the swearing-in of his cabinet. About three weeks ago, the Federal Government…

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Begrudginly, Senate passes supplementary budget, allows Buhari to borrow

The Senate has approved the supplementary budget President Muhammadu Buhari submitted before the Red Chamber. While presenting the supplementary appropriation bill on Tuesday, Senator Danjuma Goje explained that the initial…

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El Rufai claims that a former minister tried to return N50bn through him | YNaija.com

SGF says El-Rufai lied… about what GEJ spent on Independence celebrations

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has, in so many words, described the governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, as a liar. The governor of…

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Police budget cannot buy ‘writing materials’ for the entire Force – IG

According to the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, the budgetary allocations of the Nigeria Police can barely buy stationery (writing materials) for the entire Force. On Thursday, Arase revealed to…

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Saraki sets up committee to reevaluate NASS budget

Bukola Saraki has heard all your cries. To this end, the Senate President, on Tuesday, disclosed that arrangements have been concluded for the set up of an ad-hoc committee that will reevaluate the…

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Ribadu, Mark disagree over National Assembly budget

A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Nuhu Ribadu and the outgoing Senate President, David Mark, don’t seem to be on the same page on the…

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Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ suspends Perm Sec of Foreign Affairs ministry, Kebbi HoA impeaches Speaker, Senate passes 2015 budget without provision for fuel subsidy, and more

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Danjuma Sheni, has been suspended by the Federal Government. Sheni was suspended due to the unauthorized recall of the Nigerian Ambassador to…

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Senate wants oil price benchmark lowered in 2015 Budget

by Godwin Akanfe The Senate Finance Committee proposed on Wednesday, February 25, the cutting of the oil price benchmark in the 2015 Budget to $52 a barrel from its current $65,…

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Analysis: This election postponement will cost Nigeria big, by Godwin Akanfe

by Godwin Akanfe As we speak, the 2015 budget has not been passed. Why is this? It is because the legislators, who should pass it, are a little too busy electioneering.…

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Federal government cuts initial 2015 budget draft by N500 billion

by Tunji Andrews   The 2015 Nigerian federal budget of $23 billion, was presented to parliament by Nigeria's finance minister on Wednesday, after having cut the initial budget by almost…

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Eromo Egbejule: Tracka – In Nigeria, the truth is an App

by Eromo Egbejule In certain parts of Nigeria, there is a joke that when an abandoned project is suddenly revisited after months of neglect or a new one started out…

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N442 million for plates, spoons and curtains! This is what Plateau’s budget looks like

by Kolapo Olapoju Yesterday, the Plateau State Government sent a supplementary budget of N23.4bn to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval. According to the estimates of the…

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Okay! These are the billions Oshiomole is presenting as Edo state budget

by Iyobosa Omorogie Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has presented the state’s 2015 budget to the state House of Assembly for approval. According to the state governor, the budget, tagged…

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Just In: Pres. Jonathan signs 2014 Budget

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan has today signed the 2014 Budget. The Appropriation Act was passed by the National Assembly several weeks ago with the President delaying its to…

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11 things I wish I’d known about partying when I was younger

by Anna Breslaw You hear approximately 7 zillion ways to “avoid hangovers,” and this is one of the most-believed ones, undoubtedly made up by a dude who likes rhyming and…

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5 ways to ‘fire’ a bridesmaid without spoiling your friendship

by Rebecca Stokes Your wedding day. It's supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life. You've met the person you want to spend the rest of your life…

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Nasir el-Rufai: The Presidency’s budget of waste

by Nasir El-Rufai Unfortunately, the Presidency’s current budget proposal shows no indication of any real progress or positive change, only the jamboree mentality that has become a hallmark of Jonathan’s…

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Budget 2014 Jam: Youth to engage Okonjo-Iweala in March

by Oge Okonkwo   The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will be hosting a 3-day online interactive session with youth aged 18 -…

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Opinion: Hurray! At last, mass housing is here!!

by Olusola Daniel Undeniably, the 2014 budget presents a ray of hope for the Nigerian people. It is a budget that is building the foundation for a robust economy that…

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Opinion: Dear House of Representative Committee on Finance the answer your 50 questions lie with you

by Omo Issachar Then, of course, there is the political dimension to the whole issue: why are these questions being asked at a time when members of the APC in…

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Opinion: With his incessant calls for war, Asari Dokubo should be arrested

by Ismael Taiwo If Asari can be a drummer of war, the president should remember that there are some people drawn from the West, East and North who can also…

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Dele Momodu: Nigeria – In search of a cheaper democracy

by Dele  Momodu With due respect to Madam Ngozi, a woman I admire so much and saw as a potential President of Nigeria, I wonder if she prepared that budget…

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Opinion: Why some animals are more important than most Nigerians

by Tochukwu Ibezim Those animals will come in already richer than most Nigerian citizens. At least one cannot say the government is not committed to animals. All animals may/may not…

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Japheth Omojuwa: Let’s talk about Nigeria’s worst budget in decades

by Japheth Omojuwa While you may never have earned N14.5 million your whole life, two animals will be bought for the entertainment of our President and his friends. The job…

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Dele Momodu: How history will record President Jonathan and his team

by Dele Momodu Why would any rational government official approve an allocation of a cow to the fiery preacher, Pastor Tunde Bakare, who would naturally not only return to sender…

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Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo: Do the math – Is N300 million for Ministry of Information PR really a big deal?

by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo However, a little investigation will go a long way in determining the veracity of the estimated sum. We can only ask that the Government be held accountable…

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For the Record: President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2014 New Year message to Nigerians (Full text)

by Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR Between 2007 and 2013, we have almost tripled the allocation for education from N224 billion to N634 billion – and we will continue to…

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