Nigeria state fiscal performance
4 Nov
Zamfara State has emerged as Nigeria's leading state in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) growth, achieving a remarkable 240.44% increase, as reported in BudgIT’s 2024 State of States Report. This annual publication evaluates fiscal performance across Nigeria’s 36 states, assessing long-term sustainability, revenue diversification, and financial independence. A statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor,…
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Anambra State is grappling with a severe security crisis that has left the public in fear and uncertainty. Reports of brutal kidnappings, extortion, and violent crimes have permeated the fabric of the state, creating a widespread sense of urgency for immediate government action.
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Criticisms followed yesterday’s passage of the record-breaking N54.99 trillion 2025 budget by the National Assembly, with some observers accusing lawmakers of misplaced priorities, fiscal irresponsibility, and potential political motives ahead of the 2027 elections.
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The infrastructure rollout required for a better digital future is unfolding through projects and initiatives for connectivity worldwide. The Partner2Connect Digital Coalition (P2C) led by the International Telecommunication Union
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Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC has announced the call for entries for the fourth edition of its FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI).This year’s theme, ‘Innovative Practices in Livestock Farming in Nigeria’, highlights FMN’s
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Kogi State cashew dealers have urged the state government to intervene and stop foreigners from disrupting the cashew value chain, citing exploitation and poverty as major concerns.
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Nigerians from all over the country have been called upon to take advantage of the three-day yearly free test, screening and referral where applicable, organised by the Rotary Action Group for Family Health and AIDS Prevention..
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The second half of Sha’abaan, the 8th month of lunar calendar, which begins today (February 14, 2025), has always been a major signifier for the countdown to Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, globally.
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Alarmed by the infiltration of bandits, Boko Haram and ISWAP elements who are being flushed out from Northwest and Northeast forests in the Southwest, the Southwest Governors’ Forum rose from its meeting yesterday and vowed to strongly counter
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Almost consistently, the governors get their state development priorities wrong, as can be seen from yearly budgetary allocations specifically in the most recent examples on public health and education. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that governments spend 5 per cent
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The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of using the proposed creation of 31 new states as a political strategy to deceive Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections.