President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval to increase the 2024 budget by ₦6.2 trillion. The proposed addition includes ₦3.2 trillion for capital expenditure and ₦3 trillion for recurrent expenditure. Additionally, Tinubu seeks to amend the Finance Act, 2023, to impose a windfall tax on banks.
President Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 14, 2024. Walson-Jack will succeed Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, who is set to retire.
PDP governors have expressed support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in his ongoing political conflict with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The governors have called for wider consultation to ensure peace.
The Senate has replaced Senator Ali Ndume with Senator Mohammed Monguno as the Majority Whip. The APC National Chairman cited Ndume’s activism and actions against the party as reasons for his removal.
President Tinubu inaugurated the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to facilitate student loans, emphasizing the importance of education in combating poverty and promoting national progress.
The UAE has denied setting a ₦640,000 fee and a $10,000 bank balance requirement for Nigerian visa applicants, clarifying that the DV hub website is not affiliated with the UAE government.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the impeachment of Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, ordering his reinstatement. The Edo State House of Assembly has appealed the ruling and filed a stay of execution.
Lagos State Government has refuted claims of reintroducing monthly environmental sanitation with movement restrictions, urging residents to ignore the fake news and continue their regular activities.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the PDP governorship candidate in Edo State, dismissing the case filed by former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.
The Imo State House of Assembly has recommended the removal of Chief Judge Theresa Chikeka over allegations of falsifying her age. The Assembly has forwarded their recommendations to the National Judicial Council for further action.
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