Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has presented a N1.31 trillion Niger budget for the 2026 fiscal year. He said the proposal reflects consolidation, growth and long-term stability. The plan, called the “Budget of Consolidation,” focuses on jobs, agriculture, healthcare, road projects and education. Capital Spending Takes the Lead in Niger Budget Bago explained that…
The Enugu State Government has allocated N10bn in its 2026 budget as the state’s equity contribution to the first phase of a 135.5km standard gauge rail line. The project marks a major step in Governor Peter Mbah’s plan to build a modern multimodal transport system across the state. Breakdown of Enugu’s 2026 Transport Commitments Commissioner…
President Bola Tinubu has created a high-level committee to address the contractor debt crisis after learning that the federal government owes about N4 trillion to nearly 2,000 contractors. Moreover, the President expressed strong displeasure over the scale of the backlog and demanded an urgent, coordinated solution. Tinubu Unhappy With Rising Contractor Debt Bayo Onanuga, Special…
The Kano State Executive Council approved N54.7 billion to fund development projects across key sectors. The council aims to accelerate development and improve service delivery. Projects Target Infrastructure, Education, Health, and Security The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiyya, told journalists that the council ratified submissions from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies totaling N54.8…
The Federal Government will demolish and rebuild three major sections of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos. The bridge suffered serious damage after a fire caused by illegal occupants and repeated truck collisions. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, announced this on Wednesday. She said the repair work would last for about…
Governor Abba Yusuf has approved more than ₦19 billion for major Kano State projects designed to improve living standards and boost economic growth across the state. The approval followed a meeting of the Kano State Executive Council chaired by the governor. Commissioner for Information and Internal Strategy, Ibrahim Waiya, briefed reporters on Sunday in Kano….
