10 States Plan N4.28tn Borrowing for 2026 Budgets
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.
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.
Livestock farmers in Taraba State celebrate as land is handed over for a new veterinary hospital in Jalingo. The L-PRES and World Bank project aims to boost animal health and farming resilience.
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.
Enugu State commissions a model veterinary hospital and flags off an integrated livestock development centre, aiming to transform agriculture and become a regional agro-export hub. #Agriculture #Enugu
Taraba State House of Assembly and Zing Watch Group clarify that Speaker John Bonzena's N1,000 Christmas gesture was for local children, not visiting constituents. Get the full story and official statements here.
A police inspector and his live-in lover are in custody after his service rifle vanished from their home in Taraba. The loaded weapon went missing on Christmas Day. #Taraba #Security
The Taraba State House of Assembly and the Zing Watch Group have clarified reports on Speaker John Bonzena's N1,000 Christmas gesture. Get the full details and official statements here.
Alumni of Muhammadu Nya Primary School in Jalingo urge strategic investment in infrastructure and scholarships to secure the future of the historic institution. Join the call to action.
Alumni of Muhammadu Nya Primary School, Jalingo, call for urgent investment in infrastructure and scholarships to sustain the legacy of the historic institution ahead of its 2027 centenary.
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.
Zamfara NSCDC deploys 555 personnel and Taraba Police intensify patrols to ensure safe Christmas and New Year celebrations. Read the full security plans.
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested notorious bandit leader Fidelis Gayama, linked to kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benue-Taraba corridor. Read the full details of the intelligence-driven operation.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644bn 2026 budget to Kwara State House of Assembly, focusing 65.98% on capital projects for growth. Read the full details.
Nigerian Army troops arrest high-value bandit leader Fidelis Gayama in Benue State. The operation deals a blow to criminal networks terrorizing the border axis. Read more on the security crackdown.
NDLEA boss Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) defends new compulsory drug tests for students, calling it a strategic move to protect youths. Learn about the partnership with Taraba State University.
A major crisis has erupted at Federal University Wukari over the suspended selection of a new Vice-Chancellor. Key stakeholders clash over alleged unilateral actions and procedural breaches. Get the full details.
A viral video shows two young children demonstrating deep cultural respect by traditionally greeting the Aku Uka of Wukari. See the heartwarming moment and learn why it's important.
Despite being Nigeria's most commercialised livestock segment, poultry farmers face high feed costs and limited input access. The Minister of Livestock reaffirmed commitment at the LAPO Chicken Fair, highlighting collaboration for food security.
A professor at MOUAU says the new Livestock Ministry hasn't solved Nigeria's animal protein shortage. He calls for unbundling NAPRI and establishing a Southeast research centre.
President Bola Tinubu will spend Christmas in Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos. The trip includes project commissions, a wedding, and cultural festivals. Get the full itinerary and reasons here.
The United Methodist Church in Nigeria signs a landmark Deed of Reconciliation in Jalingo, ending a 13-year dispute. The pact restores unity, withdraws all lawsuits, and creates new administrative areas.
Taraba State launches an E-Referral and Claims Management System under its health insurance scheme, aiming to provide seamless healthcare for over 112,000 enrollees and move towards universal coverage.
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas and the entire State House of Assembly have formally defected from the PDP to the APC, reshaping the state's political landscape. Explore the details and implications.
Troops recover a soldier's body and weapons in Taraba after an ambush. Search continues for one missing personnel as the Army vows to sustain operations. Read the full details.
As France battles lumpy skin disease, experts point to the Balkans' 2016 success: rapid vaccination and culls controlled the outbreak in months. Learn the key strategies.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget, a 70% increase focused on capital projects. He also enacted laws on social investment, education, and security.
A soldier was killed and two are missing after troops clashed with suspected militia in Taraba. The attack occurred while securing farmers in Takum. Read the full report.
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
Nigeria's government urges private investment in livestock via PPPs to unlock the sector's potential, create jobs, and enhance food security. Minister Idi Maiha reveals 38 legacy facilities need revitalisation.
Business mogul Muhammadu Indimi promises to attract domestic and foreign investors to develop Borno's agriculture, livestock, mining, and tourism sectors, boosting the local economy.