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Admin - November 26, 2025

NIGERIAN: Army Foils Bandit Ambush In Kogi, Neutralises One, Rescues Kidnapped Victim

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army on Tuesday neutralised one armed bandit and rescued a kidnapped victim during a special operation around Oshokoshoko-Obajana corridor in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.   Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed in a statement that the […]
Admin - November 26, 2025

Nigerian Govt Denies Nationwide Open Grazing Ban, Says Transition To Ranching Will Be Gradual

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Federal Government has dismissed media reports claiming an immediate nationwide ban on open grazing, describing them as misleading and inaccurate.   Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, clarified that no such ban has been declared, stressing that the government is pursuing a well-structured, gradual transition from […]
Admin - November 26, 2025

NIGERIA: CJIDs’ National Health Dialogue To Spotlight Primary Healthcare.

.   By Lisa Chankat   The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) will host the 2025 National Health Dialogue in Abuja, bringing together senior government officials, global health institutions, journalists, civil society groups, and health innovators for a full day of discussions on the state of Nigeria’s health system.   The 2025 Dialogue […]
Admin - November 26, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Implementing Concrete Actions On Methane Reduction

  By Lisa Chankat, Abuja   The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, says Nigeria has rolled out concrete measures to accelerate methane-emission reductions and eliminate routine gas flaring.   He announced the initiatives at the Sub-Saharan African Roundtable on Methane Emissions held in Abuja.   Speaking on the event theme; “Turning Methane […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Appoints Governor Uzodimma as Renewed Hope Ambassador

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme.   The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Sanwo-Olu Presents N4.2 Trillion ‘Budget of Shared Prosperity’ to Lagos Assembly By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria lb Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented a N4.237 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as an ambitious financial plan designed to consolidate ongoing reforms in his administration’s final full year in office. The proposed budget, christened the Budget of Shared Prosperity, is built around expanding socio-economic opportunities, strengthening Lagos’ position as a leading African megacity, and sustaining infrastructural development across the state. According to the breakdown presented to lawmakers, the state anticipates total revenue of N3.99 trillion for the 2026 fiscal cycle. This includes N3.12 trillion projected as Internally Generated Revenue and N874 billion expected from federal allocations, leaving a deficit financing requirement of N243.3 billion. The governor proposed N2.18 trillion for capital expenditure, representing key investments in infrastructure, transportation, housing, health, and economic growth. Recurrent expenditure is pegged at N2.05 trillion, covering overheads, personnel obligations, and debt servicing. A further breakdown shows that total overheads amount to N1.08 trillion, personnel costs stand at N440.5 billion, recurrent debt charges are projected at N143.8 billion, while debt repayments are estimated at N383.4 billion. Sectoral allocations include N1.37 trillion for Economic Affairs, N847.4 billion for General Public Services, N338.4 billion for Health, N249.1 billion for Education, and N235.9 billion for Environment. Housing receives N123.7 billion, Public Order and Safety N147 billion, Social Protection N70 billion, and Recreation and Culture N54.6 billion. Sanwo-Olu stated that the 2026 appropriation holds significant weight as it represents the last full calendar year of his second term, making it crucial for sustaining key projects and ensuring a strong finish for the administration. He noted that the budget aligns with the strategic goals of the state’s THEMES+ agenda and ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, enhance public services, and drive inclusive economic development. The Lagos State House of Assembly is expected to review the proposal further before giving legislative approval.

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented a N4.237 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as an ambitious financial plan designed to consolidate ongoing reforms in his administration’s final full year in office.   The proposed budget, […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: NNPC Speaks On State Of The Nation’s Refinery

  ….Posts 5.4trillion Naira Profit For 2024 Financial Year.   By Lisa Chankat, Abuja, Nigeria   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company said it is carrying out a rigorous engineering and financial construct, to enable the sustainability of the nation’s refinery.   Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC, Bayo Onjulari at a media briefing in […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Begin Immediate Withdrawal Of Officers From Vip Duties After Tinubu’s Order

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the nationwide withdrawal of officers attached to Very Important Personalities following a directive issued by President Bola Tinubu on November 23.   In a memo dated November 24 and signed by the Commanding Officer of Special Protection Unit Base 16 in Lagos, […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

MALAWI: Woman Believed Dead Found Alive in Coffin

  By Smile Hamilton Malawi   People in Chibalala Village, under Senior Chief Njolomole in Ntcheu District, are still in shock after a 21-year-old woman who was believed to have died on Saturday was found alive on Monday.   According to Ndaipa Chipwaila, a representative of the Chibalala Village Group, the woman, identified as Ellen […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria Pushes For Permanent UN Security Council Seats For Africa At AU–EU Summit

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigeria has renewed its call for Africa to secure permanent seats with veto-wielding authority at the United Nations Security Council, insisting that reform of the global governance system is long overdue.   The demand was delivered at the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola, where […]
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