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.
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.
Federal Government allocates N87.3bn to Aviation Ministry and four agencies in 2026 Appropriation Bill. FAAN, NCAA excluded as revenue-generating bodies. Three major projects get N10bn funding.
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 State Assembly passes a ₦4.4 trillion budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and economic growth. Details on allocations and fiscal projections inside.
The Alliance of Sahel States has condemned the US removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as an 'act of aggression'. Read the full story.
Legal expert Titilope Anifowoshe warns that Africa's muted response to military alliances in the Sahel region could reshape democracy and youth involvement on the continent. Read more.
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.
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.
West African neighbours Benin and Niger expel diplomats in a tit-for-tat move. Tensions have soared since Niger's 2023 coup and a failed putsch in Benin. Read the full details.
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?
Concerns grow as Nigerian state assemblies rapidly pass N34.63 trillion budgets with minimal scrutiny, eroding legislative checks and balances. Read the full analysis.
Policy analyst AbdulRasheed Hussain identifies Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger, Plateau, and Benue as priority states for foreign military intervention to curb Nigeria's escalating insurgency.
Nigeria's 36 states and FCT saw domestic debt rise to N3.96tn in Q2 2025. Experts warn of a structural crisis as debt servicing eats into funds for health and education. 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.
The House of Representatives clarifies the repeal of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, aiming for a single national budget by April 2026 to enhance transparency and fiscal discipline. Learn about the reforms.
Fiji is advancing renewable energy, community adaptation, and global advocacy, positioning itself as a climate leader. Discover how its 2026 vision offers hope and a model for action.
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.
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