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2024: States Set N15.91trn Budget Benchmark [Breakdown]
In the upcoming year of 2024, the nation’s 36 states, alongside the Federal Capital Territory, have collectively proposed a substantial budget of N15.91 trillion.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu previously presented a N27.50 trillion budget titled the “Budget of Renewed Hope” to the National Assembly in late November 2023.
Presently, this budget is undergoing evaluation and discussions for final approval.
The proposed budget is aimed at fostering economic growth with a focus on generating employment, maintaining macro-economic stability, creating a more favorable investment climate, enhancing human capital development, and addressing poverty while improving access to social security.
Following this, governors from each state across the federation proceeded to present their respective budgets to their state assemblies.
A breakdown of the states’ budgets by regions indicates that the Southwest took the lead with a budget of N4.20 trillion, trailed by the South South with N3.43 trillion, the South East with N2.29 trillion, the North West with N2.50 trillion, the North Central with N1.89 trillion, and the North East with N1.60 trillion.
Within the total budget of N15.91 trillion, Lagos state emerged at the forefront, allocating N2.25 trillion.
This was followed by Akwa Ibom with N845.63 billion, Rivers with N800.39 billion, Delta with N724.90 billion, Ogun with N703.03 billion, Imo with N592.23 billion, Abia with N567.20 billion, Bayelsa with N480.99 billion, Enugu with N521.56 billion, and Anambra with N410.10 billion.
Niger state took the lead among other northern states with a budget of N613.27 billion, followed by Kaduna state with a budget of N458.27 billion. Following closely was Katsina with a budget of N454.31 billion.
Other states include Oyo with N434.22 billion, Zamfara with 423.52 billion, Ondo with N384.53 billion, Kano with N350.20 billion, Borno with N340.62 billion, Edo with N325.30 billion, Taraba with N311.39 billion, Bauchi with N300.22 billion, Jigawa with N298.14 billion, Kwara with N286.40 billion, Plateau with N295.43 billion, and Osun with N273.91 billion.
Kogi state unveiled a budget of ₦258.28 billion, which will be managed by the incoming governor following the departure of Governor Yahaya Bello in February 2024, concluding his two terms of four years in office.
Sokoto followed with a N270.1 billion budget, trailed by Kebbi with N250.13 billion, Cross River with N250 billion, Adamawa with N225.89 billion, Benue with N225.73 billion, Yobe with N217.00 billion, Gombe with N207.75 billion, Ebonyi with N202.13 billion, and Nasarawa with N199.88 billion.
Ekiti state presented the lowest budget of N159.57 billion.
Previously, Economic Confidential, a PR Nigeria subsidiary, identified Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Kwara, Oyo, and Edo as the most financially robust states in Nigeria for 2022.
Zekeri Idakwo, the Assistant Editor of Economic Confidential, revealed this information during a press briefing and the unveiling of the 2022 Annual States Viability Index Report in Abuja.
He mentioned that the report was assembled using data released by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics and the Federal Account Allocation Committee.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development was disclosed on Friday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President.
Akwa Ibom occupies a strategic position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with major federal investments expected to strengthen infrastructure and economic activities across the state.
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One of the major projects is the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, which has an approximately 82.8-kilometre stretch passing through Akwa Ibom.
The project, according to the statement, “promises improved connectivity, expanded trade, greater investment and new economic opportunities for communities across the region.”
Beyond infrastructure, the administration’s interventions in education, agriculture, healthcare, youth empowerment and social protection are also designed to improve livelihoods and broaden economic participation.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) is among the initiatives highlighted, complementing Governor Umo Eno’s investments in roads, aviation, tourism and human capital development.
The statement noted that the Uyo rally provides “another opportunity to strengthen the APC’s growing political presence in the South-South and make the case for continuity in 2027.”
Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni was among 100 people honoured with the DTN@100 Award.
She joined a list of distinguished recipients recognised by the Daily Times newspapers. The contributions of the awardees to national development will be documented in a special publication, titled Nigerian Grand Book.
Daily Times which started publication in 1926 gave the awards as part of its centenary celebrations in Lagos. The centenary theme is: “Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future.” Chairman, Folio Media Group and Publisher Daily Times of Nigeria Fidelis Anosike said: “We proudly celebrate Elohor Aiboni, Executive Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, for her well-deserved recognition at the Daily Times Heroes Award. As a visionary female leader, Elohor has shown that true leadership is defined by action. Her forward-thinking policies continue to drive real, positive change across our nation.”
In her response, Elohor said: “Although this award is presented to me, I do not regard it as mine alone. I share it with my colleagues across the Shell Companies in Nigeria, our partners, and the many people I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the years.”
Elohor was commended for her achievements in a career in the energy industry that started in Shell in 2002. In addition to serving in operational roles within and outside Nigeria, she has worked as asset manager for Bonga, leading up to her appointment as Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) in 2021, the first female to hold the post. Early this year, she took up the role of Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, also the first female and Nigerian to hold both roles.
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In her acceptance speech, Elohor also called for concerted efforts towards educating the girl-child. She said: “If we are serious about shaping Nigeria’s future, we must be equally serious about educating and empowering the Nigerian girl child. Education provides not only knowledge, but also confidence, choice and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to her community and country.”
Photo Caption – L-R: Energy and Investment Solicitor, Sam Aiboni; Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni; actress Rita Dominic; and Daily Times Chairman, Fidelis Anosike, during the award presentation at Harbour Point, Lagos.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic qualification for the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The President commended the team for their impressive 3-1 victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final, describing their achievement as a remarkable milestone that has brought immense pride and joy to Nigerians at home and abroad.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 5, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu also praised the coaching crew and everyone whose hard work and support contributed to the team’s successful campaign.
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With the Flamingos set to face Japan in the final, the President urged the players to remain focused, confident and determined as they pursue the historic world title.
“I encourage you to approach the final with the same fighting spirit and belief that have brought you this far. I have confidence in your ability to make history by winning the coveted world title,” he said.
Tinubu also called on Nigerians to rally behind the young players, describing them as national ambassadors whose achievements continue to showcase the country’s sporting excellence.
He said the team’s performance would inspire a new generation of girls to pursue their dreams without limitations.
“Once again, Nigeria is proud of you. Go for the trophy, Flamingos!” the President added.
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