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SBM Intelligence Report Reveals Only Five Nigerian States Can Survive Without Federal Allocations

A recent report by SBM Intelligence has highlighted that only five Nigerian states—Anambra, Cross River, Lagos, Ogun, and Rivers—are fiscally self-sufficient and capable of surviving without revenue allocations from the Federation Account. The analysis revealed that from January to October 2024, these states demonstrated the capacity to meet their financial…

Osun State Audit Reveals Alarming N336 Billion Debt Amid Heavy Reliance on Borrowed Funds

The 2023 financial audit conducted by Osun State’s Auditor-General, Kolapo Idris, has shed light on the state's debt situation, revealing a total liability exceeding N336 billion. The report offers a detailed analysis of the state’s fiscal strategies and highlights significant domestic and external debt burdens. Domestically, the state's liabilities include…

Mbah commissions re-equipped Type-3 primary health centres with modern facilities in Uzo Uwani, Awgu, Nkanu East LGAs

…as WHO, community stakeholders pledge partnership The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned multiple Type-3 primary healthcare centres across the three senatorial zones, saying the milestone achievement was in line with of his campaign promises to ensure a healthy workforce. This was even as the World Health Organisation…

House of Representatives Rejects Bill Proposing Single Six-Year Term for President and Governors

The House of Representatives has rejected a bill proposing amendments to the 1999 Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the President, State Governors, and Local Government Chairpersons. Sponsored by Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) and 33 co-sponsors, the bill also sought zonal rotation of presidential and governorship offices and…