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BPP Saves ₦1 Trillion, Sets New Procurement Record

The Bureau of Public Procurement has saved Nigeria over one trillion naira in one budget cycle through price reforms. This historic achievement is being celebrated as a major win for transparency and fiscal discipline. Read more about this landmark feat.

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.

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.

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.

Zamfara's N861.3bn 2026 budget presented to Assembly

Governor Dauda Lawal presents a N861.3 billion budget for 2026 to the Zamfara State House of Assembly, with 83% allocated to capital projects in security, agriculture, and infrastructure. Read the full breakdown.

Mass Shooting at Child's Birthday Leaves 4 Dead

Tragedy strikes Stockton as mass shooting at child's birthday party leaves 4 dead, 10 injured. Authorities confirm targeted attack as gunman remains at large. Share to raise awareness.

NASC to refund N6.93bn for inflated contracts

Audit report reveals National Assembly Service Commission inflated contracts by N6.93bn without due process. Chairman ordered to account for funds or face sanctions. Read full details.

96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.

Mimiko: Boost Health, Education Investment Now

Ex-Gov Mimiko demands increased public spending on health and education, linking them to national development. He proposes a revamped school feeding programme and police decentralisation.

Kenya: Economic Crisis & Political Unrest Deepen

Kenya faces multiple crises: public debt hits 68% of GDP, 41 protest deaths, rising femicide cases, and environmental breakdown. Can President Ruto's priorities save East Africa's powerhouse?

Oyo Approves ₦3b for Cocoa Rejuvenation Project

Oyo State Government has approved ₦3.03 billion for Cocoa Rejuvenation Project through PPP. Initiative aims to restore state's cocoa production glory and fill supply gaps from Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.

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