3 h. ago From cotton fields to retail shelves – Why Nigeria must recover its textile legacy

Once the pride of African manufacturing, Nigeria’s textile sector powered hundreds of thousands of jobs, linked cotton farmers to garment read more From cotton fields to retail shelves – Why Nigeria must recover its textile legacy

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26 h. ago Anambra 2026: Soludo Submits n758bn Budget Estimate To State Assembly

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has submitted a budget of N758 billion to the state House of Assembly for approval as the state’s budget for the coming year, 2026. According to the state Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake, while giving a breakdown of the budget yesterday in her office, the […]

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5 d. ago Thousands Of Jobs At Risk As ICRC Plans 2026 Budget Cut By 17%

  The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC, on Friday, announced that it will reduce its 2026 budget by 17 per cent due to declining donor contributions, a move that could put thousands of jobs at risk. The organisation said that because funding has dropped, its 2026 budget will shrink to 1.8 billion Swiss […]

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6 d. ago Afrik International Film Festival announces 2026 debut in Port Harcourt

With Africa’s growing slate of film festivals, the Afrik International Film Festival (AIFF) has announced plans to join the landscape, with its inaugural edition scheduled for 2026 in Port Harcourt. The festival, designed as an annual celebration of African cinema, aims to spotlight indigenous stories, promote cultural diversity, and create a platform where filmmakers can […]

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7 d. ago Lagos LCDA engages residents in 2026 budget planning for sustainable growth

Agboyi Ketu LCDA holds a consultative forum for its ‘Budget of a New Dawn,’ engaging residents in the 2026 Lagos LCDA budget for inclusive growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-lcda-engages-residents-in-2026-budget-planning-for-sustainable-growth/

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1 week ago Governor Yusuf Unveils Kano’s Historic N1trn Budget Plan For 2026

Kano State governor, Engr. Abba Yusuf, is set to present a historic N1 trillion budget for the 2026 financial year— the largest ever proposed by any northern state in Nigeria. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sanusi Bature. According to the statement, […]

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1 week ago NUPRC resuscitates dormant fields to increase oil production

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), as part of its strategic initiative to raise national crude production to 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026, has revealed plans to

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2 w. ago 2026: Ekiti PDP stakeholders reject alleged plan to upturn results of primary

Stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti have vowed to reject the alleged plan by some forces to upturn the results of

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2 w. ago Nigeria, IMF intensify discussions on economic reforms, growth plans for 2026–2030

Nigeria has continued to establish itself as a prominent advocate for evidence-based policymaking and inclusive economic transformation as the global economy moves towards reform-oriented and resilient growth. Reflecting this momentum, a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by its Assistant Director of the African Department, Mr Axel Schimmelpfennig, met with the Minister of […]

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