Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo presents a ₦820.49bn budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and debt repayment. The budget marks a 35.7% increase from 2025. Read the full details and analysis.
Lagos State's 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged 'Budget of Shared Prosperity', passes second reading. Lawmakers debate priorities from security to education as bill heads for committee review. Read the details.
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani presents a N985.9 billion 2026 budget focused on infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. The budget allocates N100m per ward for community projects. Read more.
UMZA Air begins operations on the Abuja-Ilorin route with permanently low fares, sparking a rush for tickets. Analysts say this could break the fare monopoly and benefit North Central travellers.
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.
Prof. Patrick Lumumba insists Africa's development hinges on respecting and properly funding its universities. He calls for a decolonised education to solve local challenges.
Dr. Deborah Bako Odoh is the new Permanent Secretary for the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. She pledges professionalism and transparency in national development.
African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.
Governor Bala Mohammed presents a N878 billion 2026 budget to the Bauchi State Assembly, focusing on economic and social sectors. The budget sees a 41% increase from 2025.
The European Space Agency secures a historic €22.1 billion budget to boost space independence, fund new rockets, and launch missions to Mars and Saturn's moon. Discover Europe's ambitious space plans.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori presents a N1.664 trillion 2026 budget to the Delta State Assembly, with 70% for capital projects to accelerate development. Read the full breakdown.
Former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed urges Nigerian universities to adopt glocalisation model, integrating global knowledge with local context to address brain drain and boost relevance.
Delta State Governor presents a record N1.66 trillion 'Budget of Accelerating the More Agenda' for 2026, focusing heavily on infrastructure and economic growth.
Governor Abdullahi Sule presents a N517.5 billion 2026 budget to the Nasarawa State Assembly. Focused on infrastructure and job creation, the 'Budget of Strategic Consolidation' promises growth.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has officially signed the 2026 budget of N897.86 billion into law. The budget incorporates inputs from over 70,000 residents across 361 wards.
YYSA opposes Emir's call to rename University of Ilorin after Shehu Alimi, warning against cultural appropriation and historical revisionism in Yoruba territory.
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.
Governor Francis Nwifuru presents a historic N884.86 billion budget for Ebonyi State in 2026, focusing on infrastructure and human capital. Read the full breakdown of capital projects and revenue sources.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presents a N4.237 trillion budget for Lagos in 2026, focusing on infrastructure integration and economic growth for shared prosperity. Discover the key allocations.
Britain's Labour government reveals tax-increasing budget to address £20 billion deficit, rising inflation and economic stagnation. Learn how this affects public services and households.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presents N891 billion 2026 budget, focusing on infrastructure and education. 56.7% allocated to capital projects. Read details of the economic expansion plan.
Governor Francis Nwifuru presents Ebonyi's largest-ever ₦884.86bn budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and human capital development. Read details of the 'Budget of Actualisation and Hope'.
Governor Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos' N4.237 trillion 2026 budget focusing on infrastructure and inclusive growth. Capital expenditure leads at N2.1 trillion. Read details.
European Union exempts Germany from budget deficit punishment due to increased defence spending. Learn how EU rules adapt to security threats.
As UK prepares budget announcement, pub owners and households hope for cost-of-living relief from high energy bills. Discover the impact on businesses and potential solutions.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presents a N891.9bn 2026 budget focused on economic expansion. The proposal allocates 56.7% to capital projects, with infrastructure and education as top priorities.
CBN data reveals Nigerians spent $1.39 billion on overseas education in H1 2025, a 20% increase from 2024. This nearly equals Nigeria's entire 2025 education budget. Read analysis.
Britain's Labour government unveils crucial budget with tax rises to curb debt and fund public services amid weak poll ratings and economic challenges.
Britain's Labour government unveils its annual budget with expected tax rises to curb debt, facing political and economic challenges. Read more for full analysis.
Belgium faces major disruptions as unions launch a three-day national strike protesting government spending cuts and labour reforms. Schools, transport, and airports will be severely affected.