By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday presented a budget proposal of N878,152,907,900 for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability,” the governor said the proposal is designed to strengthen financial reporting, boost revenue generation, and sustain ongoing development programmes. Mohammed said the fiscal plan is premised on an oil production estimate of 1.6 million barrels per day, a benchmark oil price of $68 per barrel, and an exchange rate of N1,440 to the…
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EMPOWERMENT: Zulum Sponsors Youths For Degrees in Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering, Others
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in high-value fields, including Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering and related disciplines. He gave the directive on Tuesday during a meeting at the Government House in Maiduguri when he received Mr Issac Balami, the founder of Issac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM). According to Zulum, the selection process will prioritise indigent youths who demonstrate academic potential but lack the financial means to pursue such expensive courses of…
DRF Coverage to Hit 50% as Bauchi Pushes Healthcare Upgrade
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency (DMMA) has intensified efforts to ensure uninterrupted access to quality and affordable essential medicines by expanding the Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) scheme across the state. So far, 352 health facilities—representing 30 percent of public healthcare institutions—are enrolled. In a major push to extend coverage, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has approved the enrolment of an additional 248 facilities and released funds for their capitalization. The expansion aims to strengthen the availability of essential drugs, especially at primary healthcare…
CILT AGM: Usoro Unveils Reforms, Celebrates 23 Industry Titans at First-Ever Legacy Awards
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT Nigeria) has presented its inaugural ‘Legacy Awards’ to 23 veteran members, recognizing their longstanding contributions to the institution’s growth. Honoring 23 industry titans with Legacy Awards, CILT Nigeria President Barr. (Mrs.) Mfon E. Usoro, FCILT, hosted an Awards and Gala Night on Thursday, October 23, at the Civic Centre in Lagos. The ceremony was a key part of the Institute’s Annual General Meeting and National Conference, which ran from October 22–24. The Legacy Awards was the first of its kind introduced by…
Logistics and Transport Critical to National Security, Development, CDS Musa tells CILT NIG.
…. Institute inducts 363 New Members During Annual General Meeting General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), highlighted the critical role of Transport and Logistics in National Security and Development. The Defence Chief, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, informed professional members of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT NIG) about this during the institute’s 2025 National Conference and Annual General Meeting at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, from October 22-24. The theme for this year’s conference was “Enhancing Logistics and Transport for Sustainable…
Tech Entrepreneur Zephia Ovia-Ikem Joins UNICEF to Champion Youth Empowerment
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced the appointment of Tech and Social Entrepreneur, Zephia Ovia-Ikem, as a UNICEF NextGen Champion, joining a global network of influential leaders dedicated to promoting children’s rights and improving the lives of young people across the world. The appointment, announced by UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed, underscores UNICEF’s ongoing commitment to mobilizing private sector partnerships and investments that can drive positive change for children and young people in Nigeria. According to Ms. Saeed, Ovia-Ikem’s inclusion in the…
VP Kashim Shattima Invites Investors to Explore Opportunities in Bauchi State
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on both local and foreign investors to take advantage of the vast economic opportunities in Bauchi State. He made the call while representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the opening of the Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit. The Vice President said the federal government is committed to building a stable and profitable business environment, assuring investors of continuous reforms to boost economic growth and ease of doing business across all sectors. Shettima commended Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed,…
BREAKING: Certificate Forgery: Embattled Minister Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns
Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned. President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the embattled minister, who had been under public scrutiny for defending himself against allegations of certificate forgery published by PREMIUM TIMES. In a statement released on Monday, October, 6 by the President’s spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President said he has accepted Nnaji’s decision, which came about, ‘following some allegations against him’. The statement recalled that Nnaji was appointed in August 2023. ‘He resigned today in a letter thanking…
Fuel crisis: Black marketers hit Abuja streets amid PENGASSAN strike
The ongoing strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has led to a resurgence of black market petrol sellers in some parts of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Following reports from Abuja on Tuesday, September 30, it was observed that some major petrol retail outlets in the Central Business District (CBD) and Wuse District were under lock and key. For instance, it was observed that the NNPC retail outlets and some independent stations along the routes were not selling petroleum products. At the front of…
FG LAUNCHES NPSSI TO ILLUMINATES PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS VIA SOLAR SYSTEM, CUT GOVERNANCE COST
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Budget Office of the Federation, Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), marking the official launch of the National Public Sector Solarization Initiative (NPSSI). A flagship government-led programme, was designed to accelerate the deployment of distributed solar energy solutions across Nigeria’s public sector institutions, including schools, hospitals, security posts, government offices, and more. This initiative was for strategic national priority, the urgent need to power critical infrastructure with clean, reliable energy,…