Global tensions: Gov Mbah tasks Enugu MDAs on N870bn IGR target
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has directed all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the state to intensify efforts towards achieving an ambitious internally generated revenue (IGR) target of N870 billion. The governor gave the charge against the backdrop of rising global economic tensions, which he said make it risky for governments to depend heavily […]
Gov Mbah signs N1.62trn Enugu 2026 budget into law, says N870bn IGR target realisable
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has signed the ₦1.62 trillion 2026 budget into law, marking one of the biggest spending plans in the state’s history. The governor said the budget is designed to accelerate development, improve infrastructure, and strengthen the state’s economy across key sectors. Mbah also expressed confidence that the state can generate ₦870 […]
Abia taskforce busts fake revenue syndicate in Aba, arrests two, recovers N766,000
Authorities in Abia State have shut down a fake revenue ring in Aba, arresting two suspects and recovering ₦766,000 that was collected illegally from residents. The sting operation was carried out by the Abia State Harmonised Task Force (ASHTF) in partnership with the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Internally Generated Revenue […]
Kwara earmarks N8.1b for retirees
The Kwara State Government has approved ₦8.1 billion for the payment of gratuities to retired state and local government workers. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hawa Nuhu, during the third-quarter inter-ministerial briefing held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Finance Conference Hall in Ilorin. According to Dr. Nuhu, ₦5.6 billion […]
Ekiti Has Enjoyed Rapid Economic Growth In Three Years, Says Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has announced that the state has witnessed remarkable economic transformation over the past three years. Speaking at the State of the State Address in Ado-Ekiti to mark the third anniversary of his administration, the governor expressed satisfaction with the progress made since assuming office in October 2022, noting that Ekiti […]
Why I’ve to withhold area councils IGR to end FCT primary school shutdown — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has spoken out about why he decided to hold back funds meant for Abuja’s area councils. According to him, the money from May and June was withheld to help solve the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the city. Wike said the teachers are […]
Ogun State’s IGR Doubles from ₦70 Billion to ₦147 Billion in Four Years
Ogun State has achieved remarkable growth in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), nearly doubling its earnings in just four years. Back in 2019, the state generated ₦70 billion in revenue. Fast forward to 2023, and that number has reached an impressive ₦146.88 billion. This growth makes Ogun one of Nigeria’s standout states in terms of […]
Lagos Government to Implement Tax on Remote Workers
The Lagos State government is planning to introduce a tax for remote workers as part of its efforts to increase revenue. This initiative is expected to bring in an estimated N200 billion from remote workers and the digital ecosystem. A recent document from the Eko Revenue Plus Summit revealed that the government aims to raise […]