US EditionGov Bago Presents N1.031 Trillion for 2026 Budget
The budget prioritizes economic growth with over N510 billion for the economic sector and emphasizes fiscal discipline and strategic investments, including infrastructure and health.
- On submission, Mohammed Umaru Bago, Niger State Governor, presented the N1.3 trillion Budget of Consolidation to the Niger State House of Assembly, anchored on fiscal discipline and strategic investment for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Anchored in development goals, the proposal focuses on economic sector priorities like wealth and job creation, agriculture, health, roads, and ongoing water and electricity projects to improve citizens of Niger State under the 2026 budget framework.
- Breaking down allocations, the budget assigns N270 billion to recurrent expenditure and N761 billion to capital expenditure, with capital representing 73.81% and recurrent 26.19%; the economic sector allocation exceeds N510 billion while transportation receives above N1 billion.
- He asked the State Assembly to promptly consider and pass the 2026 appropriation bill, with financing from statutory allocations, value-added tax , internally generated revenue , FAAC receipts, capital receipts, grants and loans.
- Longer term, the proposal targets completing ongoing infrastructure projects and advancing education sector improvements, internal revenue generation, digital transformation of state-owned media, and peace and security consolidation.
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Bago presents ₦1.3 trillion “Budget of Consolidation” to Niger State Assembly
The “Budget of Consolidation,” earmarks ₦270 billion (26.19 per cent) for recurrent expenditure, while capital expenditure accounts for more than ₦761 billion, representing 73.81 per cent of the total estimate.
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Governor Bago presents N1.3 trillion budget to Niger Assembly
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru, Bago has submitted a N1.3 trillion appropriation bill, dubbed the “Budget of Consolidation,” to the state House of Assembly for 2026. The budget allocates N270 billion to recurrent spending and N761 billion to capital projects. Over N270 billion (26.19%) was estimated as recurrent expenditure, while capital expenditure stands at above N761 billion, representing 73.81% of the total estimate. Bago explained tha…
Gov Bago Presents Over ₦1.03trn 2026 Budget to Niger Assembly - TV360 Nigeria
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has presented a 2026 Appropriation Bill of more than ₦1.031 trillion to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Consolidation” aimed at sustaining development gains and addressing emerging socio-economic challenges. Presenting the budget at the Assembly Chamber in Minna, Governor Bago disclosed that the fiscal proposal …
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