21 h. ago FG seeks private capital for airports, slashes 2026 aviation budget

Nigeria’s aviation sector faces tighter fiscal conditions in 2026 as the federal government slashed total budgetary allocation to the Ministry read more FG seeks private capital for airports, slashes 2026 aviation budget

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24 h. ago Aviation budget falls by N18.6bn despite infrastructure push

Explore Nigeria’s 2026 aviation budget, detailing an N18.6bn cut despite calls for infrastructure upgrades. See planned airport projects and industry react Read More: https://punchng.com/aviation-budget-falls-by-n18-6bn-despite-infrastructure-push/

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37 h. ago 2026 Budget: FG To Spend ₦1.096trn On Capital Electricity Projects

Nigeria’s power sector has struggled for decades with inadequate generation capacity, transmission bottlenecks, and distribution inefficiencies. The post 2026 Budget: FG To Spend ₦1.096trn On Capital Electricity Projects appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Only Fasts, Prayers Can Save Gov Fubara – Fayose

Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly have been at loggerheads over the governor’s inability to present the 2026 budget. The post Rivers Crisis: Only Fasts, Prayers Can Save Gov Fubara – Fayose appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 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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5 d. ago “Fubara Is Threat To Democracy, Refused To Present Budget, Called Rivers Lawmakers Toothless Bulldogs” – Speaker Amaewhule

Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of undermining democratic governance in the state. Amaewhule made the allegation on Thursday shortly after the Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy, Ngozi Odun, over alleged gross misconduct. According to the speaker, the executive arm of […] The post “Fubara Is Threat To Democracy, Refused To Present Budget, Called Rivers Lawmakers Toothless Bulldogs” – Speaker Amaewhule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rivers operating without valid budget, says suspended PDP caretaker chairman

A suspended PDP chairman accuses Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of illegal spending, claiming Rivers State is operating without a valid 2026 budget amid a crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-operating-without-valid-budget-says-suspended-pdp-caretaker-chairman/

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6 d. ago Gov Eno Signs N1.585trn 2026 Budget, Launches Single Treasury Account

Governor Umo Eno has signed into law the N1.585 trillion 2026 budget, vowing that he would not borrow any cash to fund it unless it becomes necessary, as he continues to maintain a clean slate after clearing the massive chunk of borrowings he inherited from successive administrations. Besides, to curb financial fraud and leakages from […]

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7 d. ago 2026 Budget Will Solidify Reforms Gains, FG Reassures Nigerians

The proposed 2026 budget, presented by President Tinubu in December 2025, totals ₦ 58.18 trillion, focusing on security, infrastructure, health, and education. The post 2026 Budget Will Solidify Reforms Gains, FG Reassures Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Federal Government Says 2026 Budget Will Drive Security, Infrastructure, Jobs

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 budget was intended to consolidate the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reform agenda, which he noted was already producing positive outcomes. Idris made this assertion in an op-ed titled “A Defining Moment for Nigeria: Why Staying the Course Matters,” […]

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7 d. ago 2026 budget to strengthen economy, boost jobs, infrastructure – FG

Nigeria’s 2026 budget is designed to consolidate economic reforms, boost jobs, and fund key infrastructure, defence, education, and health sectors. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-budget-to-strengthen-economy-boost-jobs-infrastructure-fg/

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8 d. ago 2026 Budget: Health Personnel Will Be Given Priority – Kaduna Commissioner

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, says health personnel will be given priority in the implementation of the 2026 budget. He said his administration had been demonstrating that health is not a privilege but a fundamental human right in the state. Through the commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad, the governor said he was not […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria faces revenue risk as Trump signals Venezuela crude revival

…OPEC+ pauses output increase Nigeria’s N58.18 trillion ($41.5 billion) 2026 budget, anchored on a $64.85 per barrel crude oil benchmark, read more Nigeria faces revenue risk as Trump signals Venezuela crude revival

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1 week ago Kano Govt Approves Over ₦6.9bn For Roads, Drainage, Education, Others

Beyond financial approvals, the Executive Council authorised the transmission of four bills to the Kano State House of Assembly. The post Kano Govt Approves Over ₦6.9bn For Roads, Drainage, Education, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago UN General Assembly approves $3.45bn regular budget for 2026

The UN General Assembly has approved a $3.45 billion regular budget for 2026, covering peace, security, sustainable development, and human rights pillars. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-general-assembly-approves-3-45bn-regular-budget-for-2026/

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2 w. ago Education Tops With N135bn As Gov Zulum Presents N890.33bn 2026 budget

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State on Monday presented a N890,331,686,000.00 budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, with the education sector receiving the highest single-sector allocation of N135 billion. Tagged the “Budget of Sustained Recovery and Growth,” it places the capital expenditure at over 61 per cent […]

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2 w. ago Education, security top as Zulum presents N890.33bn Borno’s 2026 budget

Governor Babagana  Zulum of Borno State, on Monday, presented a N890,331,686,000.00 budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the read more Education, security top as Zulum presents N890.33bn Borno’s 2026 budget

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2 w. ago Adeleke signs N723.4bn Osun 2026 budget, vows implementation

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, signs the N723.4bn Osun 2026 budget, vowing full implementation for economic transformation and project completion. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-signs-n723-4bn-osun-2026-budget-vows-implementation/

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