3 h. ago Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately The development comes a day after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lifted the state of emergency in Rivers State... Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Rivers Assembly Demands List Of New Commissioners, New Budget, From Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened on Thursday with a demand on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to submit a list of his commissioner-nominees. Also, the House, during its first plenary after the six-month emergency rule, asked the governor to immediately begin the process of putting together an Appropriation Bill for the remaining part of the […]

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4 h. ago Rivers assembly resumes plenary, demands review of emergency spending

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Thursday, resumed plenary following the expiration of the emergency rule declared in the read more Rivers assembly resumes plenary, demands review of emergency spending

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27 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu orders Fubara’s return, suspends emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online BREAKING: Tinubu orders Fubara’s return, suspends emergency rule in Rivers The President urged governors and state assemblies across the country to prioritise peace, order, and good governance... BREAKING: Tinubu orders Fubara’s return, suspends emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Fubara, Lawmakers Should Work Together For Rivers’ Good — Elders Council

The Rivers Elders Council has called on Siminalayi Fubara and the members of Rivers State House of Assembly to work together without any form of distractions as they resume office on Thursday following the end of the emergency rule declared on the state. The elders, who noted that the parties concerned must have learned a […]

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27 h. ago UPDATED: Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule In Rivers, Fubara, Amaewhule To Resume Thursday

Tinubu says Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly will resume work in their offices from 18 September, 2025. The post UPDATED: Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule In Rivers, Fubara, Amaewhule To Resume Thursday appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago UPDATED: Fubara, Amaewhule Resume Thursday As Tinubu Ends Emergency Rule In Rivers

Tinubu says Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly will resume work in their offices from 18 September, 2025. The post UPDATED: Fubara, Amaewhule Resume Thursday As Tinubu Ends Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2026 budget: Abia govt engages citizens in resources allocation

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government has stated that its commitment to carrying the citizens along in its budget planning is to have their input into resources allocation.    The state Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Kingsley Anosike, disclosed this during the Citizens’ Engagement Forum on 2026 Budget, held in Umuahia. Anosike said […] The post 2026 budget: Abia govt engages citizens in resources allocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Budget Commissioner Challenges Sokoto MDAs To Increase Revenue Generation

Sokoto State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, have been challenged to devise more ways to generate revenue for the government. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Abubakar Mohammad Zayyana, threw the challenge at a bilateral discussion on the proposed 2026 budget of the MDAs, held in the conference hall of the ministry. According to […]

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3 w. ago Oyo Gov’t Partners Chinese Firm To Boost Economy, Create 5,000 Jobs

The Oyo State Government and Euro FMCG Universal Beverages Limited based in Singapore have entered into a partnership to develop the Oluyole Free Trade Zone. Chief of Staff to the Oyo State governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, represented by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, stated this while handing over 500 hectares […]

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3 w. ago Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (1)

Tribune Online Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (1) The propriety of the decision of the President to suspend democratically elected public officers in Rivers State, including the Governor and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly is still a major issue begging for resolution. Penultimate week, the SouthWest Region of the Christian Lawyers Fellowship organized a seminar in Abeokuta wherein the topic […] Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (1) Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sokoto Gov’t Faults NBS Poverty Rating, Launches Fresh Survey

The Sokoto State Government has faulted the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report ranking it with the highest poverty rate in the country, describing the bureau’s methodology as insufficient. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development in the state, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyanu stated this while addressing journalists at a one-day workshop organised in collaboration with […]

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3 w. ago Cross River: Etung lawmaker pushes for construction of link roads in major communities

The Lawmaker representing Etung State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Kingsley Ntui has decried the absence read more Cross River: Etung lawmaker pushes for construction of link roads in major communities

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