Ogun Clears 8-Year Pension Backlog, Announces Fiscal Growth
Ogun State government has fully cleared pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, while announcing significant growth in state revenue and budget size.
Category : Government Budget
Lagos Governor Signs ₦4.4 Trillion 2026 Budget
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially signed Lagos State's ₦4.4 trillion 2026 budget into law. The 'Budget of Shared Prosperity' aims to eradicate poverty and boost infrastructure. Read the full details.
2026 Budget: Shock Over Strange Allocations in MDAs
Nigeria's 2026 appropriation bill faces intense scrutiny over questionable, duplicated allocations across ministries. Budget experts warn of transparency issues and misuse of public funds. Read the full analysis.
Works Ministry's N500m Budget for Hairdressers, Grinding Machines
The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed over N500 million for training hairdressers, makeup artists, and supplying grinding machines in its 2026 budget. Read the full details and analysis here.
2026 Budget: Top 10 Ministries Get N48.31 Trillion
An analysis of Nigeria's 2026 budget shows the top 10 ministries received N48.31 trillion, highlighting President Tinubu's focus on economy, security, and infrastructure. See the full breakdown.
N240bn Rail Investment in 2026 Budget
The Federal Government commits over N240 billion to rail infrastructure in 2026, focusing on modernisation, urban lines, and new corridor studies. Read the full breakdown.
Disbanded Maritime Task Force Allocated N19m in 2026 Budget
Nigeria's 2026 budget allocates N18.9m to a defunct maritime anti-corruption task force while underfunding vital port projects. Explore the controversial spending priorities in the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry.
2026 Budget: Lavish Spending on Cars, Paper Raises Eyebrows
Nigeria's 2026 budget proposal reveals a 135% spike in presidential vehicle costs to N11.25bn and N2.5bn for stationery, clashing with digitalisation goals. Analysis shows elite comfort prioritized over fiscal prudence amid revenue uncertainty.
Experts Question Repeal of 2024, 2025 Budget Acts
Economist Chiwuike Uba critiques the Budget Office's justification for repealing and re-enacting the 2024 and 2025 budgets, highlighting constitutional and transparency issues. Read the full analysis.
Lagos Budget 10 Times Bigger Than Ekiti's in 2026
Nigerians react as 2026 state budget breakdown reveals Lagos's N4.24 trillion budget overshadows Ekiti's N415.57 billion. Citizens question transparency and impact on lives.
N12.2bn Budgeted for Presidential Travel in 2026
President Tinubu and VP Shettima's 2026 budget allocates N12.2bn for trips. Details reveal N7bn for Tinubu's travel, N1.7bn for Shettima, and N43bn for State House. Read the full breakdown.
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 Passes ₦4.4 Trillion 2026 Budget
Lagos State House of Assembly approves a ₦4.4 trillion budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and economic growth. Learn the key details and projections.
Budget Office: Re-enactment of 2024, 2025 Budgets Constitutional
The Budget Office of the Federation insists the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 budgets is legal. DG Tanimu Yakubu addresses misconceptions. Read the full details.
Tinubu's Overlapping 2025-2026 Budgets Cause Fiscal Dissonance
President Tinubu's plan to run two federal budgets simultaneously in 2026 raises alarm over Nigeria's public finance management. Experts warn this practice deviates from global standards.
Enugu Governor Tasks MDAs on N870bn IGR Target
Governor Peter Mbah directs Enugu MDAs to meet a N870 billion IGR target for 2026, citing unpredictable federal allocations. The goal is part of the state's N1.62 trillion budget.
Umo Eno Signs N1.584tr 2026 Budget for Akwa Ibom
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.
Budget Chief: Tinubunomics Debate Distorted by Fiscal Illusions
Budget Office DG Tanimu Yakubu Kurfi dismisses misleading fiscal calculations in critiques of Tinubunomics, clarifying revenue, borrowing, and subsidy savings. Read the full analysis.
Kaduna 2026 Budget: No New Loans, Says Commissioner
Kaduna State clarifies it will not borrow for its 2026 N985.9bn budget, using IGR and allocations instead. Education and infrastructure get 25% each. Read details.
Sokoto's 2026 Budget Focuses on Capital Projects, Security
Governor Ahmed Aliyu's proposed ₦758.7bn 2026 budget for Sokoto State prioritizes capital expenditure and security. We analyze its alignment with the SMART Agenda and potential impact on citizens.
N1.75trn NDDC Budget Must Deliver for Niger Delta
House Committee insists NDDC's N1.75 trillion 2025 budget must bring tangible development to Niger Delta communities. Chairman Ibori-Suenu vows rigorous oversight for accountability.
ActionAid Flags Fiscal Risks in Nigeria's 2026 Budget
ActionAid Nigeria warns the proposed N58.18 trillion 2026 budget threatens fiscal sustainability and neglects social sectors. Read the full analysis and urgent calls for reform.
Soludo Assents to N766bn 2026 Anambra Budget
Governor Chukwuma Soludo signs the adjusted N766.37bn 2026 Appropriation Bill into law in Awka. The budget increased by N8.49bn after legislative review, focusing on capital projects and welfare.
Ibori-Suenu Issues Warning on NDDC's N1.75tn Budget
House Committee Chair Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu vows rigorous scrutiny of NDDC's N1.75 trillion 2025 budget, demanding transparency and tangible results for Niger Delta communities. Read the full details.
ActionAid Raises Alarm Over 2026 Budget Sustainability
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.
NDDC's N1.75tr Budget Must Benefit Niger Delta People
House Committee on NDDC demands tangible results from the N1.75 trillion 2025 budget. Chair Ibori-Suenu vows rigorous oversight for accountability and development in the Niger Delta.
ActionAid Raises Alarm Over 2026 Budget Sustainability
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.
Borno's N890bn 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top N135bn
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.
Southwest Governors Sign N2.9 Trillion 2026 Budgets
Governors Adeleke, Aiyedatiwa sign 2026 appropriation bills for Osun and Ondo states as Ogun Assembly passes a massive N1.66 trillion budget. Details on sectoral allocations and implementation vows.
Nasarawa, Kano Pass 2026 Budgets Totalling Over N2trn
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.
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