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2026 Budget: Top 10 Ministries Get N48.31 Trillion

An analysis of Nigeria's 2026 budget shows the top 10 ministries received N48.31 trillion, highlighting President Tinubu's focus on economy, security, and infrastructure. See the full breakdown.

FAAC Shares N6tr in Q3, Lagos Gets N179bn

Nigeria's FAAC disbursed a record N6 trillion in Q3 2025, with Lagos and oil-producing states receiving huge allocations. NEITI warns of fiscal risks as oil prices soften. Read the full breakdown.

Aviation sector allocated N87.3bn in 2026 budget

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.

N12.2bn Budgeted for Presidential Travel in 2026

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.

Nigeria's Tax Reform: 10 Ways States Will Benefit

Nigeria's proposed tax reform bills aim to reshape fiscal federalism, granting states more autonomy and revenue. Discover the 10 key benefits set to transform governance and infrastructure.

Enugu Governor Tasks MDAs on N870bn IGR Target

Governor Peter Mbah directs Enugu MDAs to meet a N870 billion IGR target for 2026, citing unpredictable federal allocations. The goal is part of the state's N1.62 trillion budget.

Nigeria's Lingering Local Government Creation Crisis

Analysis of Nigeria's lingering crisis over arbitrary local government creation, from 240 native authorities in 1960 to 774 today. Explores historical data, military nepotism, and constitutional hurdles.

State Debt Rises by N94.79bn in Three Months

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.

IED Explosion in Borno Mosque on Christmas Eve

A devastating IED explosion struck a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru Ward during Maghrib prayers on Christmas Eve. Many feared dead. Get the latest details and eyewitness accounts.

Kaduna 2026 Budget: N100m Allocated to Each Ward

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.

Deadly Bomb Blast Rocks Maiduguri Mosque

A suspected Boko Haram IED attack at a Maiduguri mosque on December 24 leaves many feared dead. Get the latest details and analysis on this tragic security incident.

Gombe Governor Dismisses 4 Aides for Assault

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has dismissed four aides following a probe into the physical assault of a councillor. Get the full details and official statement here.

Radda: Don't blame only govs for economic hardship

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.

Tinubu Vows Security Reset in 2025 Budget Speech

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.

Tinubu Tells Governors To Hand Over LG Allocations

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 Blames Outages on Reduced Grid Supply

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 Blames Power Outages on Reduced Grid Supply

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.

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