11 h. ago N6trn Federal Allocation: Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Urges Govt To End Fiscal Waste

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged federal, state, and local governments to adopt fiscal discipline amid a massive N6 trillion disbursement from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the third quarter of 2025. NEITI’s analysis revealed that the federal government received N2.19 trillion, states got N1.97 trillion, and local governments took […]

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s N24bn software allocation to test budget oversight 

Nigeria’s push to digitise government operations is entering a critical test as federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) prepare to read more Nigeria’s N24bn software allocation to test budget oversight 

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4 d. ago Independent Marketers Urge Federal Govt To Stop Petrol Import As Dangote Denies Supply Disruption Claims

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced strong opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country. The association also distanced itself from reports suggesting that the surge in petrol imports in November 2025 was linked to a breakdown in supply arrangements between Dangote Refinery and petroleum marketers, […]

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6 d. 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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1 week ago 2026: Advisory Council, Parties Set Agenda For Govt, Urge Issue

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and some political parties have charged government at all levels in Nigeria to improve the quality of governance, especially with regards to security, in 2026. They stated this in their New Year messages. The national chairman of IPAC, Dr Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, called on Nigerians to embrace patriotism, national unity […]

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2 w. ago Falana Urges Federal Govt To Address Controversies On New Tax Laws

The federal government has been advised to address the controversies surrounding the legitimacy of the new tax laws before implementing them. Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), who gave the advice in a chat with journalists on Wednesday at his Ilawe Ekiti country home, headquarters of Ekiti Southwest local government area of Ekiti State, […]

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3 w. ago At Christmas, Kaigama urges govt. to lead with integrity, tells Nigerians to reject violence

Ignatius Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, has called on the government to lead with integrity and courage, in read more At Christmas, Kaigama urges govt. to lead with integrity, tells Nigerians to reject violence

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3 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 Anglican Bishop urges govt action to improve rural welfare, curb urban migration

An Anglican Bishop urges the government to improve rural welfare by providing amenities and opportunities, warning it will curb urban migration. Read More: https://punchng.com/anglican-bishop-urges-govt-action-to-improve-rural-welfare-curb-urban-migration/

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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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last month FAAC shares ₦1.92 trillion November revenue among federal, state and local governments

Nigeria’s Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared ₦1.92 trillion in revenue for November among the federal government, states and local read more FAAC shares ₦1.92 trillion November revenue among federal, state and local governments

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last month Ekiti govt urges farmers to adopt sustainable palm oil production

The Ekiti State government has called on farmers to intensify efforts toward sustainable and environmentally friendly palm oil production. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, made the call during the opening of a three-day training programme for smallholder farmers in Ado-Ekiti. Boluwade reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting palm oil production through […]

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