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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…

Federal Government Raises Alarm Over 20 Million Out-of-School Children, Calls for Urgent Educational Reforms

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, now estimated at 20 million. This troubling statistic poses significant risks to the country’s future development. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, highlighted this pressing issue during the Education Sector Stakeholders’ Consultative Dialogue in…

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…