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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, formally assenting to a budget worth ₦1.84 trillion.
The governor performed the exercise on Thursday at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, shortly after the Rivers State House of Assembly unanimously passed it during a resumed sitting in the state capital. The budget, christened the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” is expected to guide the state’s spending priorities…
UN Warns of ‘Very Strong’ El Niño, Says It Could Persist Into February 2027
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is set to intensify to a very strong event by the end of 2026, increasing the risk of extreme heat, drought and flooding worldwide and potentially pushing global temperatures higher in 2027. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the 15th ASEAN – United Nations (UN) Summit at the…
Nigeria’s Tax Revenue Hits ₦21.6tn in H1 2026 — Uba Sani
National tax revenue climbed to approximately ₦21.6 trillion in the first half of 2026, representing a 49 per cent increase from the same period last year, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has said. Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State. Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has disclosed that the national tax revenue has risen to ₦21.6 trillion…
North Records 334 Security Incidents as Insecurity Intensifies in August
Northern Nigeria accounted for 334 of the 500 security incidents recorded nationwide in August, highlighting the region’s continued struggle with kidnapping, armed attacks and other forms of violence. ● Zamfara, Niger, Kano, Sokoto lead with highest figures● Kano records 940% rise in violent insecurity in five years● Borno remains Nigeria’s deadliest conflict environment● Sokoto community…
NNPC Pays ₦7.913tn Into FAAC as Concerns Grow Over OB3 Pipeline
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has remitted ₦7.913 trillion to the Federation Account, amid growing concerns over the operations and progress of the long-awaited OB3 gas pipeline project. Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Bashir Bayo Ojulari • Oil firm pays N1.63tr in July, posts N279bn profit• OB3 misses…
FG Tightens Maritime Safety Rules, Strengthens Waterway Accident Probes
The Federal Government is stepping up enforcement of maritime safety regulations and strengthening accident investigations to curb recurring boat mishaps and improve safety across Nigeria’s waterways. Amid concerns that overlapping institutional responsibilities and delays in reporting waterway accidents could be undermining investigations and contributing to preventable deaths, the federal government has moved to tighten accountability…
Traffic Eases On Benin-Agbor Road As Emergency Repairs Begin
Traffic congestion on the troubled Benin-Agbor Road has eased following the commencement of remedial works, but motorists still face damaged sections, with heavy dust from passing vehicles raising concerns over visibility and public health. Benin-Agbor Road One week after the Minister of Works, David Umahi, inspected the troubled Benin-Agbor Road, the traffic gridlock that had…
China Deepens Egypt Investments as Xi Returns to Cairo After a Decade
China is stepping up its economic footprint in Egypt as President Xi Jinping begins his first visit to the country in 10 years, with growing investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and strategic projects reinforcing ties between the two nations. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) and his wife Entissar Amer (C) walk next to China’s President…
Katsina State’s diphtheria outbreak has claimed a growing toll on residents, with health authorities
confirming that the death rate among confirmed cases has climbed to 5.6 percent as the state battles a fresh surge in infections, particularly among children. The Acting Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency, Dr. Shaima’u Kabir Abba, disclosed the figures while briefing journalists on the outbreak. She revealed that only 15…
JAMB, WAEC Scrap Multiple O’Level Verification Fees, Set One-Off Charge at ₦4,000
JAMB and WAEC have agreed to end multiple O’Level verification charges, replacing them with a single ₦4,000 fee aimed at cutting costs, easing administrative burdens and making the admission process simpler for candidates. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have introduced a new arrangement for…
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