Lagos Passes ₦4.4 Trillion 2026 Budget
Lagos State Assembly passes a ₦4.4 trillion budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and economic growth. Details on allocations and fiscal projections inside.
Lagos State Assembly passes a ₦4.4 trillion budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and economic growth. Details on allocations and fiscal projections inside.
Akwa Ibom State has launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund, honouring fallen heroes and supporting veterans. Governor Umo Eno reaffirms commitment to welfare of servicemen and their families.
Akwa Ibom State Government dismisses Ekid People's Union's ownership claims over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, citing 1918 Privy Council ruling and colonial laws. It pledges full support for the Federal Coastal Highway. Read the full details.
Timothy Daniel, 13, was allegedly shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom for challenging the officer's sexual advances towards his 15-year-old sister. The Army confirms investigation is ongoing.
The Ukpum Ete community in Akwa Ibom demands justice after a soldier allegedly shot dead 13-year-old Timothy Daniel on New Year's Day. Read the full story.
Governor Umo Eno has signed the 2026 budget of N1.584 trillion for Akwa Ibom State, focusing on capital projects. He warned against excuses, urging total commitment from officials.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa commits to full, accountable execution of the 2026 budget to drive development. Read about key projects and his charge to public servants.
A 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, was shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom on New Year's Day. The community demands justice. Read the full report.
The Ekid People's Union condemns Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno for calling them 'terrorists' in a land dispute over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. Read their full statement and demands.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed Kano's N1.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, the first trillion-naira budget in Northern Nigeria. The budget focuses on infrastructure and inclusive growth.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has terminated all revenue contractors and consultants to ensure transparency and centralised collection. Discover the new reforms.
An eyewitness named Promise narrates how he helped rescue boxer Anthony Joshua from a fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on December 29, 2025. Read his full account.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has signed the ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a 58% increase from 2025. The 'Budget of Sustainable Legacy' aims to boost revenue and development. Read more.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has signed the 2026 appropriation bill of over N1.4 trillion into law, promising clinical implementation. He also directed payment of a 13th-month bonus to civil servants. Read more.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed a record N1.477 trillion 2026 budget into law. The 'Budget of Infrastructure and Consolidation' focuses on education, health, and capital projects. Read details.
Ten Nigerian states plan to raise N4.287 trillion from loans and grants for their 2026 budgets, totaling N14.174tn. Experts warn of fiscal risks and weak revenue management.
ActionAid Nigeria warns that the 2026 budget's financing and deficits threaten Nigeria's economy. The NGO calls for transparency and human development focus. Read more.
ActionAid Nigeria warns the proposed N58.18 trillion 2026 budget threatens fiscal sustainability with a record deficit and weak social sector funding. Urgent reforms needed.
Governor Babagana Zulum presents a N890.33bn budget for Borno's 2026 fiscal year, with education receiving the highest sectoral allocation of N135bn for rebuilding and growth.
Governor Abdullahi Sule signs Nasarawa's N545.2bn 2026 budget, while Kano Assembly passes a historic N1.47trn spending plan. Details on allocations and legislative actions inside.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has signed the N524.4 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget prioritizes infrastructure, health, and education. Read more on the state's economic blueprint.
President Tinubu's N58.18 trillion 2026 budget promises to end the cycle of poor implementation and rollovers that plagued 2024 and 2025. Will stricter discipline and digital reforms deliver?
Senate President Godswill Akpabio boosts livelihoods in Akwa Ibom by donating 10 fully-equipped fishing boats to women and cooperatives in riverine communities. Read more.
Concerns grow as Nigerian state assemblies rapidly pass N34.63 trillion budgets with minimal scrutiny, eroding legislative checks and balances. Read the full analysis.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum presents the 2026 budget proposals to the State Assembly, setting fiscal priorities with a focus on education and healthcare. Stakeholders urged to attend.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio distributed 10 outboard engine fishing boats to women in Akwa Ibom's riverine communities on Boxing Day, boosting local livelihoods. Read more about this empowerment initiative.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio expresses optimism that Nigeria's security challenges, including banditry, will be overcome by 2026. He calls for national unity and support for President Tinubu's administration.
Governor Bassey Otu has signed the N961 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, focusing on infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The budget promises social stability and shared prosperity for Cross River State.
Kaduna State's 2026 budget allocates N100m to each of its 255 wards for grassroots projects. Education receives the largest share at 25% of the N985.9bn budget. Read details of the historic plan.
Apostle James Anam, Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, presents a ₦13 billion budget for 2026, focusing on economic growth, infrastructure, and healthcare. Read the full breakdown.