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BREAKING: 2024 budget passes second reading barely 24-hours after presentation

The House of Representatives has passed the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget which was submitted by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday for second reading.

Leading the debate on the general principles of the budget, House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere commended President Tinubu, noting that national security and education which got significant allocations, will be enhanced if implemented.

“Nigeria will be more secure with the allocation to defence and security,” he said.

“As a teacher, I am impressed by the emphasis on basic education. I am sure that education will be better off this time.”

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