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.
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.
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.
Nigerian literary icon, Prof. Tess Onwueme, marks 70th birthday with a powerful appeal for increased funding and policy reforms in the education sector, calling it the bedrock of national development.
Nigerian literary icon, Prof Osonye Tess Onwueme, marks 70th birthday with a powerful plea for increased funding and value restoration in the country's education sector. Read her full statement.
Katsina Governor Dikko Radda urges Nigerians to scrutinise Federal Government's use of 52% revenue share. He argues states, LGAs bear public anger despite limited funds. Read his full interview.
Governor Uba Sani signs Kaduna's N985.9bn 2026 budget, prioritizing education with 25%. See the full sectoral breakdown and focus on grassroots projects.
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
President Tinubu presents a massive ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget, declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists, and outlines plans for economic consolidation. Read the full details.
Governor Uba Sani approves enhanced conditions for Kaduna teachers, extending retirement to 65 years and introducing rural allowances to improve education quality and retain experience.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered state governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgement and directly fund local governments. He also reaffirmed plans for state police. Read the full story.
IBEDC apologises for prolonged power outages in Oyo, Ogun, Osun, and Kwara, citing reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging with TCN for a solution. Read more.
IBEDC attributes prolonged power outages in its franchise area to reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging TCN for a solution while cracking down on energy theft.
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N1.928 trillion for November 2025, a significant drop from October. See the full breakdown for FG, states, and LGs.
FAAC reports a sharp N427.969bn drop in November revenue, sharing N1.93 trillion among FG, states, and LGs. Key taxes see substantial declines. Read the full breakdown.
The House of Representatives has stepped in to mediate the escalating conflict between Dangote Refinery and the NMDPRA. Both parties have been summoned to present their cases. Read the full story.
Education experts and CSOs in Oyo State call for enhanced transparency and citizen oversight in schools to improve learning outcomes. Key actions identified.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.
Nigeria's economy expanded by 3.98% in Q3 2025, with services and agriculture leading growth. The non-oil sector remains a key driver. Discover the full breakdown and what it means for the nation's economic outlook.
Nigeria's economy expanded by 3.98% in Q3 2025, fueled by strong performances in Agriculture, ICT, and Finance. Get the full breakdown of the NBS report and what it means for the nation's growth trajectory.
Nigeria's economy expanded by 3.98% year-on-year in Q3 2025, driven by services and agriculture. Get the full breakdown of sectoral performance from the NBS data.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Federal government records N2.78 trillion company income tax in Q2 2025, a 40.27% quarterly increase. Financial services sector drives growth while manufacturing faces challenges.
Federal government records N2.78 trillion company income tax in Q2 2025, a 40.27% quarterly increase. Financial services sector dominates while manufacturing faces challenges.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially absorbed hundreds of long-serving ad-hoc staff in state-owned tertiary institutions, ending years of employment injustice and promising educational reforms.
Governor Francis Nwifuru presents Ebonyi's largest-ever budget of N884.86bn, with 84.7% for capital projects. Strategic focus on industrialization and infrastructure development for economic growth.
APC chieftain Obinna Oriaku challenges Governor Alex Otti to provide transparency on Abia's N49bn monthly revenue and questionable expenditures. Read full details.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun prohibits traditional rulers from allocating land to non-indigenes without due process. New security measures announced to combat crime and protect communities.
LAPO empowers Nigerian students through educational support, scholarships, and science competitions to combat poverty and improve learning standards nationwide.
Nigerian House of Representatives launches a full-scale investigation into all power sector investments and reforms from 2007 to 2024, vowing to correct 17 years of failure.
FAAC disbursed N2.94 trillion to federal, state, and local governments in October 2025, marking a slight decrease from September. Discover the full revenue breakdown and its implications.