On Thursday Speaker Tajudeen announced that the House generated ₦704 million from a 50 per cent pay cut from members’ salaries.
Despite UNICEF’s endorsement, Nigeria’s only open defecation-free state struggles with human faecesINVESTIGATION: Toxic Tactics: US govt funds pesticide/GM propaganda in NigeriaWhen Medicines Fail: Many Nigerians battle antimicrobial resistance, AMRJoint plenary session during Tinubu's budget presentation
The senate president dominated the session with his opening remarks, even receiving a standing ovation from both the senators and representatives. However, to call the proceedings a “debate” would be inaccurate. Most lawmakers spent a significant portion of their time praising Speaker Tajudeen for hosting the president at the joint session. The majority lauded the budget, while a few dissenting voices focused on the deficit in the proposed budget.
The lawmakers adjourned for the year and will not return to Abuja until 14 January. This amounts to about 16 working days of holiday. In contrast, workers across Nigeria will receive just three public holidays: Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
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