Senate declines approval of ₦8.9bn information ministry budget

The Senate Committee on Appropriations has rejected the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation’s proposed 2025 budget of ₦8.9 billion, deeming it inadequate to meet the sector's critical needs. Senator Kenneth Eze, Chairman of the Committee, announced the unanimous decision during the Ministry’s budget defence session, stating: “It’s unacceptable for us to legislate on a budget that fails to address the transformative agenda of Mr President. The Mi