Two federal lawmakers joined Nigeria's ruling party on Tuesday. Peter Akpanke represents Cross River State and left the Peoples Democratic Party. Paul Nnamchi serves Enugu State and quit the Labour Party. Both men moved to the All Progressives Congress. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas told other House members about their decisions.
Lawmakers approved changes to the 2024 spending plan during the same meeting. The bill allows capital projects to continue until December 31, 2025. Abbas said the government needs more time because money remains short. Representatives voted to advance the measure to its next stage. The extension gives officials extra months to complete building projects.
President Bola Tinubu refused to sign a library funding bill. The president sent a letter explaining his decision to reject the proposal. He said the measure conflicts with existing laws and hurts public interests. Tinubu expressed concerns about how much the library would cost. The president believes the bill creates financial problems for the government.
House members received the president's letter during their Tuesday session. The rejected bill would have created a trust fund for the National Assembly Library. Tinubu wants lawmakers to reconsider their approach to library funding. The president prefers different ways to support the facility. Officials must find new solutions that work within current budget limits.
Lawmakers approved changes to the 2024 spending plan during the same meeting. The bill allows capital projects to continue until December 31, 2025. Abbas said the government needs more time because money remains short. Representatives voted to advance the measure to its next stage. The extension gives officials extra months to complete building projects.
President Bola Tinubu refused to sign a library funding bill. The president sent a letter explaining his decision to reject the proposal. He said the measure conflicts with existing laws and hurts public interests. Tinubu expressed concerns about how much the library would cost. The president believes the bill creates financial problems for the government.
House members received the president's letter during their Tuesday session. The rejected bill would have created a trust fund for the National Assembly Library. Tinubu wants lawmakers to reconsider their approach to library funding. The president prefers different ways to support the facility. Officials must find new solutions that work within current budget limits.
