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Umaru Bago Presents N1.3trn 2026 Budget To Niger Assembly
Umaru Bago Presents N1.3trn 2026 Budget To Niger Assembly
Umaru Bago presents N1.3tn 2026 budget to Niger assembly. He said the education sector’s N107.9 billion vote would be used to overhaul 325 schools, among others.
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger ,on Friday, presented a N1.31trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, describing it as a financial plan anchored on consolidation, growth and sustainability.
Mr Bago said the budget titled “Budget of Consolidation,” would focus on strategic priority areas such as wealth and job creation, agricultural transformation, healthcare strengthening, road infrastructure and education improvement.
He said the budget comprised N270.29 billion or 26.19 per cent for recurrent expenditure and N761.64 billion or 73.81 per cent for capital projects.
He said revenue for the fiscal year would be sourced from statutory allocation of N163.2 billion, Value Added Tax of N154.7 billion, internally generated revenue N100.2billion and capital receipts N398.8 billion.
He said key sectors would receive substantial allocations such as agriculture N59.2 billion, education N107.9 billion, health N72. billion and infrastructure would take the entire capital vote of N761.6billion.
In the agricultural sector, the governor said the state plans to channel funds into fertiliser distribution, construction of abattoirs and the establishment of an Agricultural Cooperative Agency to support productivity and value-chain expansion.
He said the education sector’s N107.9 billion vote would be used to overhaul 325 schools, train teachers, and promote vocational skills development in agriculture and ICT for young people.
He said the health sector’s N72 billion allocation would support the drive for universal health coverage, completion of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and implementation of state health insurance schemes.
Mr Bago said infrastructure spending would focus on road construction, water supply expansion and energy projects aimed at strengthening economic activities across the state.
He further disclosed that the economic sector would receive N510.3 billion for agriculture, commerce and industrial development, while the social sector would take N194.1billion for education, health and social welfare interventions.
He said the law and justice sector would receive N7.8 billion to strengthen the justice system and enhance the rule of law, while general administration was allocated N50.3 billion for civil service reforms and improved public service efficiency.
He noted that the budget was predicated on an exchange rate of N1,447.21 per dollar, inflation rate of 16.05 per cent and GDP growth projection of 4.23 per cent.
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He said implementation of the 2026 budget would prioritise completion of ongoing projects, agricultural development, food security, and enhancement of internal revenue generation to reduce dependence on federal allocations.
In his remarks, Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, Speaker of Niger House Assembly, reaffirmed the legislature’s support for the state government and called for sustained collaboration to advance the vision of a prosperous and secure “New Niger”.
He said the progress of the state depended on stronger synergy among the executive and legislature, government and traditional institutions, and between leaders and citizens.
He said such unity was essential to building a Niger that is prosperous, secure, globally competitive and full of opportunities.
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NYSC Releases 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II call-up Letters for Corps Members Posted to Niger, Sokoto
NYSC Releases 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II call-up Letters for Corps Members Posted to Niger, Sokoto
The National Youth Service Corps has released the deployment for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II for Niger and Sokoto states.
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According to an announcement shared on NYSC X handle on Sunday, prospective corps members posted to Niger and Sokoto states can now print their call-up letters.
The announcement read, “2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Deployment has been released for Niger and Sokoto States.
“PCMs posted to these states have been enabled to print their Call-Up Letters.”
The development comes after the NYSC extended the commencement date of the orientation course in the two states due to ongoing renovation works at the orientation camps.
Following the extension, the Corps announced that the orientation course for the states would commence on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
The cut-off and swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 14, while the closing ceremony is fixed for Tuesday, September 1.
The corps had attributed the extension to ongoing renovation works at the orientation camps by the respective state governments.
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It also advised prospective corps members posted to the two states to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid travelling at night.
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Kogi Police Restore calm After Reprisal Attack in Community
The Kogi State Police Command says it has restored calm following recent reprisal killings in Abugi and adjoining communities in the state.
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A statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Afusat, stated that the Command had taken decisive steps to prevent further escalation and restore peace in the affected area.
Recall that no fewer than five persons were killed in what was later identified as a reprisal attack following the killing of a herder in the community on Thursday.
“The Area Command, Lokoja, in conjunction with relevant security and community stakeholders, conducted critical engagements with traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders, focusing on reconciliation, restoration of peaceful coexistence and addressing the underlying causes of the conflict,” Afusat noted.
She said the Command had also commenced a full-scale investigation into the incident through the State Criminal Investigation Department, with efforts underway to identify, trace and apprehend all persons found to have participated in or contributed to the killings.
She said that following the interventions and stakeholder engagements, normalcy had been restored to Abugi and its environs, with security monitoring continuing to ensure that the peace was sustained.
“The restoration of calm, however, does not in any way halt the ongoing investigation, as the Command remains committed to ensuring that those responsible for the loss of lives are identified and brought to justice,” she added.
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The Commissioner of Police reiterated that the Kogi State Police Command remained fully committed to protecting the lives and property of residents across the state.
He urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the police and other security agencies.
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NNPC’s Akwiwu Receives SPE Outstanding Leadership, Service Award
We congratulate Ugochi Akwiwu, Lead, Drilling & Completion Engineer at the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), who emerged as the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Outstanding Leadership & Service Award recipient during the Society’s Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) 2026 Dinner and Awards Night recently held in Lagos.
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The award is reserved for past SPE Nigeria Council and NAICE Conference Chairs and recognises service to the Council and the successful delivery of its flagship annual conference and exhibition.
Akwiwu served as Conference Chair of SPE NAICE 2025, which drew over 3,000 delegates and more than 60 exhibitors under the theme “Building a Sustainable Energy Future: Leveraging Technology, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Policy”.
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At NNPC Limited, our core values remain Integrity, Excellence, and Sustainability. Unleashing these core values through successful execution of industry-wide conferences and fora defines Excellence in action and reflects the outstanding contribution and strategic impact of our professionals towards the growth and development of the Nigerian and global energy industry.
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