Nigeria's Senate passes 2027 budget after marathon overnight session
Lawmakers approved a record allocation for infrastructure and security, with the bill now headed to the President's desk for assent.
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Lawmakers approved a record allocation for infrastructure and security, with the bill now headed to the President's desk for assent.
The order outlines a phased timeline for subsidy removal, with palliative measures for transport and agriculture sectors to be implemented first.
Officials say registration numbers are up 14 percent compared to the same period ahead of the last election, driven by youth turnout in urban centres.
A revised version of the contested bill passed with several disputed clauses removed following weeks of street demonstrations across Nairobi.
Lawmakers say the investigation follows discrepancies flagged in the latest auditor-general's report across four federal ministries.
Tensions within the government of national unity have escalated over disagreements on ministerial appointments in the economic portfolio.
Delegations from both countries met in Addis Ababa for preliminary discussions on water-sharing arrangements for the GERD project.
A breakdown of how the proposed reforms could affect different income brackets and business categories across the country.