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Nigeria’s non-oil revenue now 75% of federation funds

Nigeria has achieved a major fiscal milestone, with non-oil revenue now accounting for 75 per cent of federally collected funds, marking the end of a 14-year dependence on crude oil, according to a March 2026 report by Quartus Economics. The report showed that the country’s revenue structure has shifted dramatically. Tax revenue now contributes 87...
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Rainstorm Destroys Kugbo Bus Terminal 

A rainstorm on Tuesday, April 7, destroyed one of the three bus terminals built by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) at Kugbo, Abuja. According to an eyewitness account, the heavy rainstorm, which started around 3.30 pm, blew away the roof of the terminal. While security agencies were said to be battling to prevent scavengers...
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I’ve No Rift With Makinde, Olubadan, Says Alaafin

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, has dismissed insinuations of rifts with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa 1), describing his relationship with both leaders as cordial. The monarch made this clarification on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Oyo Town. According to...
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Oborevwori Unveils Landmark Welfare Package For Doctors

…Approves Special, Tax-Free Allowance to Curb Brain Drain In a decisive move to strengthen healthcare delivery and stem the persistent tide of medical brain drain, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved a comprehensive welfare package for medical doctors, including a special tax-free allowance aimed at enhancing retention and attracting new professionals into the...
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N135bn Budget For Election Litigation, Bad Signal

Action Aid Nigeria (AAN) has decried the Federal Government’s decision to earmark ₦135.22 billion for post-election litigation ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying it is a bad signal for the country’s electoral process and democratic norms. The Humanitarian organisation, through an official statement signed by its Country Director, Dr Andrew Memedu, condemned it and...
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We’re Building Over N1bn Fire Fighting Equipment

The Singer Market Development Association (SMDA), in conjunction with the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has said it is building over N1 billion Fire Fighting Equipment and an office at the Market for quick intervention. Speaking with newsmen, the Chairman of the Association, Barrister Muhammad Junaidu Zakari, hinted that they are building...
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Access Bank Applauds Ogun’s Investor-Friendly Policies

The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has commended the Ogun State Government for creating a business-friendly environment that continues to attract investors. Ogbonna gave this commendation during a visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun, with a delegation of senior executives from the bank. He said Ogun’s policies have gone beyond driving investment...
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