31 h. ago 2026 budget: FG allocates N1.7trn to pay contractors owed since 2024

The Federal Government, in a move to address the grievances of indigenous contractors, has earmarked N1.7 trillion in the 2026 read more 2026 budget: FG allocates N1.7trn to pay contractors owed since 2024

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40 h. ago 2026 budget: Ajaokuta workers to get N6.4bn despite zero output

The 2026 Ajaokuta Steel budget allocates N6.04bn for personnel costs, continuing a trend of funding salaries despite the plant producing no steel for decad Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-budget-ajaokuta-workers-to-get-n6-4bn-despite-zero-output/

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53 h. ago FG cuts digital economy allocation to N84.56bn in 2026 budget despite $1trn ambition

Nigeria has cut its budgetary allocation to the digital economy sector to N84.56 billion in the 2026 fiscal year, a read more FG cuts digital economy allocation to N84.56bn in 2026 budget despite $1trn ambition

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2 w. ago PDP group slams A’Ibom’s N31.6bn education allocation, demands review

A PDP group criticizes Akwa Ibom’s paltry N31.6bn education allocation in its 2026 budget, calling it a mockery of the ARISE Agenda and demanding a review. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-group-slams-aiboms-n31-6bn-education-allocation-demands-review/

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2 w. ago Kaduna gov signs N985.9bn 2026 budget, allocates 25% to education

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani signs the ₦985.9bn Kaduna 2026 budget into law, prioritizing education, infrastructure, and health without new borrowing. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-signs-n985-9bn-2026-budget-allocates-25-to-education/

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2 w. ago 2026 Budget: Six percent FG allocation to education far below UNESCO, World Bank benchmarks

Contrary to the UNESCO and the World Bank recommendations for developing countries to allocate at least 26 percent or between 20 and 30 percent of their national budgets to education, respectively, Nigeria’s budgetary allocation to the sector is still far below the two global benchmarks. Last week, President Bola Tinubu presented the national budget proposal […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu presents 2026 budget, proposes N5.41tn allocation for security

President Tinubu presents Nigeria’s 2026 budget of N58.18tn, allocating the largest share of N5.41tn to security to combat terrorism and banditry. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-presents-2026-budget-proposes-n5-41tn-allocation-for-security/

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3 w. ago 2026 budget: Gov Namadi earmarks N1bn for Birninkudu govt college projects

Jigawa Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has disclosed that the state government has allocated N1 billion in the proposed 2026 budget for

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