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Economy/Business

Repeal 2025 appropriation act, consolidate 2026 budget -Ife

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A leading economist has called for the repeal of Nigeria’s 2025 budget and its consolidation into the newly proposed 2026 budget, citing severe budget indiscipline and the failure to implement 70% of the current year’s capital projects. While experts acknowledge the 2026 budget is more conservatively structured than its predecessors, they warn its oil revenue assumptions remain dangerously optimistic and threaten fiscal credibility. The core critique centers on unrealistic benchmarks bloating the deficit, increasing unsustainable borrowing, and crowding out vital private

General News

Zamfara cautions health workers against negligence 

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The Zamfara State government is launching a high-level, statewide supervisory initiative to combat systemic absenteeism and negligence among health personnel, directly linking staff accountability to the strength of the public healthcare system. This proactive, commissioner-led audit of all secondary facilities aims to enforce discipline while evaluating service delivery and infrastructure, signaling a critical shift from passive management to active, hands-on oversight. The practical takeaway is that top-down accountability tours can serve as both a deterrent for dereliction of duty and a tool for

General News

Tinubu to inaugurate developmental projects in Maiduguri – Presidency

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President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Borno strategically combines official project inaugurations with significant socio-political engagements, signaling a focus on the North-East’s post-conflict recovery. Key projects in aviation, urban transport, and education are presented as tangible dividends of improved security, aiming to boost economic activity and state legitimacy. The itinerary’s blend of public infrastructure ceremonies with a high-profile wedding and a condolence visit underscores the administration’s use of symbolic politics to reinforce alliances and cultural ties. This integrated approach frames

General News

Kano Govt approves N38.6bn for education, other projects

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The Kano State Government has committed N38.6 billion to accelerate critical infrastructure and social projects, with a clear dual focus on education and transportation. Major investments include N16.2 billion for the Gwarzo – Tsaure – Tsanyawa Road and over N3.7 billion for school rehabilitation, supplies, and debt settlement, directly linking fiscal policy to tangible service delivery. The allocation strategically balances immediate operational needs, like settling energy bills, with long-term capital projects, such as dam

Defence/Security

FOC commends personnel for 2025 achievements, seeks more collaborations  

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The Western Naval Command’s leadership commends personnel for securing Nigeria’s maritime domain in 2025, directly linking their professionalism to national prosperity. A core strategic insight is that future success depends not on individual prowess but on deepening collaborative bonds with sister services and international partners to create an unified defense. The command views this internal cohesion, supported by personnel families, as foundational to overcoming dynamic security challenges. Looking ahead, the focus is on leveraging this reinforced unity and strategic guidance to achieve even greater security accomplishments in

Economy/Business

Yusuf employs additional manpower, Kano tops in Northern Nigeria, 9th nationally in IGR

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Kano State has achieved the highest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in Northern Nigeria and ranks ninth nationally, a position attributed to recent institutional reforms and a commitment to professionalism. To sustain this performance, the administration has strategically recruited 120 permanent revenue officers while enforcing a strict zero-tolerance policy against corruption. This demonstrates a clear model where governance focused on capacity-building and integrity directly translates to superior fiscal outcomes, setting a benchmark for regional economic management.

General News

Tinubu embarks on three-state visit, to spend yuletide in Lagos

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President Bola Tinubu’s three-state tour strategically blends official duties with significant personal and political engagements, underscoring a governance approach that intertwines statecraft with cultural and communal ties. The visit serves to inaugurate collaborative federal projects in Borno, offer condolences for a revered Islamic leader in Bauchi, and culminate in Lagos where he will participate in cultural ceremonies honoring his late mother and former governors. This itinerary highlights a deliberate balance between affirming development partnerships, paying crucial religious respects, and reinforcing deep-root

Defence/Security

Navy graduates 323 personnel on gunnery courses in Kaduna

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The Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology has graduated 323 specialized gunnery personnel, directly enhancing the Navy’s technical capacity to address national security threats. This milestone underscores a successful model of civil-military collaboration, with Kaduna State’s investments in infrastructure and training proving critical to institutional growth. The newly trained personnel are now a vital asset, expected to apply their advanced skills with precision and integrity in Nigeria’s complex security landscape. This event exemplifies how targeted human capital development within security forces is a foundational

Football

NPFL: Barau FC thrashes Rivers United 4–1 in Kano

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Barau FC secured a critical 4-1 comeback victory, marking their biggest win of the season while handing Rivers United their heaviest defeat. The result propelled them out of the relegation zone, providing vital momentum as they aim for a continental qualification spot. A key tactical insight was the decisive impact of substitute Kabir Abdullahi, who scored twice against his former club to seal the dominant performance. This win underscores the team’s resilience and strategic depth as they enter the final fixtures of the season’s

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