21 h. ago Otu signs 2026 budget into law, reaffirms commitment to inclusive growth

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State, has formally signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, describing the budget as read more Otu signs 2026 budget into law, reaffirms commitment to inclusive growth

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24 h. ago Governor AbdulRazaq Prioritises Project Completion, Security In N644bn 2026 Budget

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the parliament on Monday, 22nd December, 2025. At least 65.95 per cent of the fiscal plan goes for capital expenditure, while the remaining will go into recurrent, such as supporting the poor and doubling down on workers’ welfare. The governor said the fiscal […]

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29 h. ago Osun Assembly raises 2026 budget, Jigawa, C’River govs sign bills

Osun Assembly raises its 2026 budget, while Jigawa and Cross River governors sign their state budgets 2026 into law, focusing on economic transformation. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-assembly-raises-2026-budget-jigawa-criver-govs-sign-bills/

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36 h. ago Governor Namadi Signs Jigawa’s N901.8bn 2026 Budget Into Law

  Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has signed the state’s 2026 appropriation bill, which has a total of N901.8 billion, into law. Governor Namadi assented to the appropriation bill, a day after it was passed by the State House of Assembly. Speaking shortly after the signing, Governor Namadi described the budget as “an ambitious […]

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47 h. ago Gov Inuwa Yahaya Targets Over 500 Beneficiaries With Direct School Renovation Contracts

In furtherance of his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and grassroots empowerment, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has awarded direct contracts to over 150 indigenes of Gombe State for the renovation and construction of critical facilities in public schools across the state. The contracts, which span all 11 local government areas, were formally presented to […]

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47 h. ago Oyebanji assents to ₦415.57bn 2026 Ekiti budget, pledges to complete ongoing projects

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Law of ₦415,572,070,139.44 into law, pledging to complete all ongoing read more Oyebanji assents to ₦415.57bn 2026 Ekiti budget, pledges to complete ongoing projects

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58 h. ago Reps extend 2025 capital budget implementation to March 31, 2026

He explained that the sum of N16.765 trillion was reduced from the capital allocation and rolled over...

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61 h. ago Senate passes Tinubu’s ₦58.47trn 2026 budget for second reading

The Senate on Tuesday passed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading, setting the stage read more Senate passes Tinubu’s ₦58.47trn 2026 budget for second reading

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66 h. ago Oyo 2026 Budget Deemphasised Consumption, Focuses On Production — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the state’s 2026 budget has deemphasised consumption and focused on increasing production, as that remains the best way to expand the state’s economy. The governor stated this shortly after signing the 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law on Monday, calling on all stakeholders in the state to work […]

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3 d. ago Osun APC LG Chairmen present proposed 2026 budgets, days after PDP chairmen’s presentation

The chairman of Egbedore Local Government Area elected under the All Progressive Congress (APC), Honourable Hissa Akinwale, on Monday, presented the proposed 2026 budget, totalling N6,200,500,000. It will be recalled that the local government chairmen elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state had earlier presented their budgets before the state House of […]

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3 d. ago Uzodimma Presents N1.44trn 2026 Budget, Pledges Infrastructure Development

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Monday presented a budget proposal of N1.4 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Imo House of Assembly. The budget is tagged “Budget of economic breakthrough” and has a total of N1, 430,573,590,405.04, representing a 78 per cent increase from the 2025 budget of N807 billion. According […]

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Governor AbdulRazaq Presents N644bn 2026 Budget To Kwara Assembly

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly for consideration and passage. At least, 65.95 percent of the fiscal plan goes for capital expenditure, while the remaining will go into recurrent, such as supporting the poor and workers’ welfare. Governor AbdulRazaq said the fiscal plan […]

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3 d. ago Experts seek conservative revenue targets, asset reforms for 2026 budget

Some financial experts have advised the Federal Government to adopt more realistic revenue assumptions, prudent debt management and innovative asset read more Experts seek conservative revenue targets, asset reforms for 2026 budget

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3 d. 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 d. ago PETROAN backs crude oil projections in Nigeria’s 2026 budget

Seeks sustained budgetary support for local refining, modular refineries THE Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has expressed optimism over the daily crude oil production projection of 1.84 million barrels per day (mbpd) and an official oil price benchmark of $64–65 per barrel in Nigeria’s N58.18 trillion budget for 2026. Expressing confidence […]

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4 d. ago Enugu’s N1.62trn 2026 budget: Consolidating the march to $30bn economy

By Collins Ogbu When the Enugu State Government unveiled its 2026 Appropriation Bill, the headline figure, ₦1.62 trillion, immediately commanded attention. Yet, beyond the size of the budget lies a deeper story: one of policy consistency, disciplined execution, and a long-term economic vision anchored on transforming Enugu from a largely civil service and consumption-driven subnational […]

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4 d. ago Eyesan’s appointment reflects FG’s commitment to stronger governance, others —WIEN

Apparently impressed by the appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),  Women in Energy Network (WIEN), a leading advocate for gender balance in energy sector leadership, said the appointment reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to stronger governance, inclusive leadership and a more diverse executive pipeline In […]

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4 d. ago Dufil Prima fosters culture of care, inclusion for vulnerable members of society

Dufil Prima Foods, manufacturers of Indomie Noodles, has reinforced its commitment to care, inclusion, and shared prosperity through a Christmas read more Dufil Prima fosters culture of care, inclusion for vulnerable members of society

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4 d. ago Dissecting President Tinubu’s budget speech: discipline as doctrine, boldness as signal, security as core

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Speech is remarkable, not only for its rhetorical flourish, it is remarkable, for something read more Dissecting President Tinubu’s budget speech: discipline as doctrine, boldness as signal, security as core

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