BREAKING: REP PASSES 2024 APPROPRIATION BILL FOR SECOND READING
The N27.5 trillion 2024 budget was approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday for a second reading.
Leading the discussion on the overall budgetary principles, House Leader Julius Ihonvbere praised President Bola Tinubu, pointing out that if implemented, national security and education—which received sizeable allocations—will be improved.
“Nigeria will be more secure with the allocation to defence and security.
“As a teacher, I am impressed by the emphasis on basic education. I am sure that education will be better off this time,” he said.
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