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Senate Fast-Tracks 2026 Budget in 3 Days

Nigeria's Senate passed President Tinubu's 2026 budget in just three legislative days with no opposition. The N58.5 trillion budget prioritizes capital spending. Read the full details and analysis.

Bago signs Niger's N1.07 trillion 2026 budget

Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.

House Passes Revised 2024, 2025 Budgets

Nigeria's House of Representatives approves revised N43.56tr 2024 and N48.31tr 2025 budgets, extending capital implementation to March 2026. Read the full breakdown of allocations and fiscal reforms.

Niger State's N1.073 Trillion 2026 Budget Signed

Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.

Kwara's N644bn 2026 Budget Targets Growth, Projects

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.

Foreign Capital Inflows to Nigeria Jump 70% in 2025

CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso reports a 70% surge in foreign capital inflows to $20.98bn for 2025. The removal from the FATF grey list is a key driver. Will this translate to better living standards for Nigerians?

Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers

Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.

Federal Government Reopens 47 Unity Schools

The Federal Government has reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.

Nigeria's Debt, Salaries Exceed Revenue in 2025

Nigeria's Federal Government spent more on debt servicing and salaries than it earned in 2025's first seven months, with a N10.19tn revenue shortfall. Oil earnings slumped over 60%. Read the full analysis.

Oyo Assembly Passes N892bn 2026 Budget

Oyo State House of Assembly approves N892 billion 2026 budget, with capital expenditure exceeding recurrent spending. Infrastructure gets top priority. Read more.

FCDA Demolishes Abuja Estate Despite Court Order

Federal Capital Development Authority officials, with police, demolished structures in River Park Estate, Abuja, ignoring a court injunction. Read the full report on the escalating land dispute.

The Weeknd's $1B Music Deal Explained

The Weeknd's $1 billion catalogue deal with Lyric Capital is a strategic partnership, not a sale. He retains creative control and ownership, setting a new standard for artist equity in the music industry.

Oborevwori Signs Delta's N1.729tr 2026 Budget

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget into law, a 70% increase from 2025. The budget focuses on capital projects and is tagged 'Budget of Accelerating the MORE Agenda'. Read more.

OHMS Capital Pioneers Financial Innovation in Nigeria

Discover how OHMS Capital is transforming Nigeria's investment landscape with data-driven fintech, blockchain ventures like WePairYou, and major agribusiness focus. Learn their growth strategy and vision for Africa.

SUNU Assurance Secures N9bn Capital Raise Approval

SUNU Assurance shareholders approve N9 billion capital raising to meet new NIIRA 2025 requirements. The move aims to strengthen the firm's financial capacity before the July 2026 deadline.

Zamfara's N861bn 2026 Budget Targets Growth

Governor Dauda Lawal presents a N861 billion budget for Zamfara's 2026 fiscal year, with 83% allocated to capital expenditure for transformation. Read the full breakdown.

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