Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on Tuesday presented a ₦1.39 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 financial year to the State House of Assembly. Speaking during the presentation, Eno said that recurrent expenditure was projected at ₦354.87 billion, while ₦1.035 trillion was earmarked for capital expenditure. The governor noted that the 2026 budget represents a 16 per cent decrease from the revised ₦1.65 trillion budget for 2025. He added that total capital receipts and expenditure for 2026 were estimated at ₦1.15 trillion, compared to the revised provision of ₦897.14 billion for 2025. Eno said the 2026 proposal—christened “The People’s…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, on Tuesday presented an ₦884.87 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Presenting the budget, christened “Budget of Actualisation and Hope,” in Abakaliki, the governor said it was anchored on his administration’s People’s Charter of Needs philosophy.Nwifuru said the proposal was aimed at sustaining fiscal consolidation, accelerating economic growth, and enhancing human capital development across the state. He disclosed that the capital component of the budget stood at ₦749.49 billion (84.7 per cent), while recurrent expenditure was ₦135.38 billion (15.3 per cent), reflecting the administration’s determination to drive…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday presented a N4.24 trillion budget proposal for 2026 to the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as a transformative plan for inclusive growth. Presenting what he called the last full-year budget of his administration, Sanwo-Olu said the proposal would build on the foundations laid by the 2025 Budget of Sustainability and advance the state’s long-term development goals.He tagged the 2026 proposal “The Budget of Shared Prosperity.” “This budget reflects our unwavering commitment to eradicating poverty, expanding opportunities, and building a Lagos that works for everyone. Our vision remains clear: shared prosperity should…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday presented a budget proposal of N757 billion for 2026 to the State House of Assembly for approval. Soludo said the proposed budget, tagged “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues,” reflects an intensified focus on the execution of his administration’s transformative agenda. He explained that the budget comprises N595.3 billion for capital expenditure, representing 79 per cent of the total budget size, while N161.6 billion was allocated for recurrent expenditure, accounting for the remaining 21 per cent. The governor added that the budget carries a deficit of N225.7 billion, which will be financed through hybrid…
Scientists from Nigeria, Ghana, India, the Philippines, Colombia and the United Kingdom have raised a red flag over the world’s declining use of genomic surveillance capacity—especially in Africa—despite its proven power in tackling infectious diseases. In a recent press statement made available to ASHENEWS, the experts warned that the genomic infrastructure rapidly developed during the COVID-19 pandemic is now being underused, even as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) escalates into one of the world’s deadliest health emergencies. Their warning comes during the 2025 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (18–24 November), themed “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.” According to the…
Professor Rabi Muhammad Ashiru is a distinguished scholar of Ruminant Nutrition and Animal Science, currently serving in the Department of Animal Science at Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology (formerly Kano University of Science and Technology), Wudil, Kano State. She holds a Bachelor of Agriculture, an MSc, and a PhD in Animal Science—credentials that have shaped her steady rise as a researcher, educator, and mentor. Since joining KUST Wudil, Prof. Ashiru has balanced her teaching duties with a vibrant research portfolio focused on small ruminant production in semi-arid environments. Her academic contributions span postgraduate supervision, controlled feeding trials, and…
The United States remains the largest financial contributor to the United Nations (UN), accounting for 22 percent of the organisation’s regular budget, according to the latest UN assessments of member state contributions. China follows as the second-largest funder with 12 percent, reflecting its growing economic influence, while Japan ranks third at 8.5 percent. Germany, the United Kingdom, and France complete the top six contributors, providing 6.1, 4.5, and 4.4 percent respectively. Other major donors include Italy (3.3 percent), Brazil (2.9 percent), Canada (2.7 percent), and Russia (2.4 percent). Emerging economies such as South Korea and Australia each contribute 2.2 percent,…
If you want to earn serious income from avocado farming, the first truth you must accept is this: profit does not come from planting trees — it comes from planting them right. Across Rwanda and the region, avocado is becoming a booming agribusiness, but only farmers who follow the right steps are consistently making money. Quality Seedlings: The Foundation of Everything Your orchard will live for 20–30 years, so the seedlings you start with determine your long-term success. Certified grafted seedlings grow faster, fruit earlier, resist diseases better, and produce uniform, premium-quality fruits that attract top buyers. Farmers who choose…
Recently, I came across a striking comparison between maize plots treated with DAP and those fertilised with NPK. The difference in early plant vigour was hard to ignore. That visual contrast pushed me to dig deeper into the science behind these two commonly used fertilizers—and why they perform differently in the field. DAP: Powering early root development Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), with its 18-46-0 composition, is exceptionally high in phosphorus. This matters because phosphorus is the engine of early plant growth. It fuels: Root meristem activity Energy transfer through ATP The formation of strong, deep root systems With well-developed roots, young…
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has granted approval for seven new universities to begin offering undergraduate law (LL.B) programmes, assigning each a quota of 50 students for their first intake. The resolutions posted on its Official Page were reached at the Council’s 4th Quarterly Virtual Meeting held on October 28, 2025, under the chairmanship of Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN, OFR, Life Bencher. After extensive review, the CLE granted provisional accreditation to the following institutions to begin their LLB programmes, each with an initial quota of 50 students: The approved institutions are: 1. Peter University, Achina/Onneh, Anambra State 2. Shanahan…