Tag: Budget
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Borno Speaker: ₦31 Billion Budget Increase Essential for Health, Security Development
By Abdulkareem Haruna Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has shed light on the decision to increase the 2025 budget by ₦31 billion, highlighting the need to address significant gaps in critical sectors. The original budget proposal, presented by Governor Babagana Zulum on December 9, 2024, was set at ₦584 billion.…
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BREAKING: Borno State Governor Unveils ₦584.7 Billion Budget for Recovery and Continuity in 2025
Governor Babagana Zulum emphasizes unity and optimism in the face of challenges By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, presented a bold fiscal blueprint for 2025 on Monday, December 9, unveiling an appropriation bill that outlines proposed expenditures of ₦584,757,726, 000. Named the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” the plan allocates ₦380 billion…
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2025 Budget: Yobe Proposes ₦321 Billion Towards Economic Consolidation, Poverty Reduction
By Abdul Kareem In a strategic move to fortify its development agenda, the Yobe State government has proposed spending ₦320.8 billion in the coming year in a state fiscal policy. The proposed 2025 fiscal policy allocates ₦144.036 billion, or 44.9%, to recurrent expenditure, while ₦176.77 billion, or 55.1%, is designated for capital expenditure. Aptly named…
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6 Months Paid Maternity Leave for Workers: CS-SUNN Sustains Advocacy in Borno State
By Abdul Kareem The Borno state chapter of the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition (CS-SUNN), a non governmental organization, on May 13, 2024 called for the implementation of the proposeda six months paid maternity leave for workers in the sate. This call was made during an advocacy visit to the Borno State Ministry for Budget…
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BudgetAwareness: Borno’s Annual Expenditure on Newspapers By Abdul Kareem The Borno state government has allocated N11,520,000 for the purchase of newspapers in 2024. This sum was approved by the Borno state House of Assembly following the executive arm’s initial proposal of N11,020,000 in the 2024 appropriation bill. The assembly decided to increase the proposed amount…
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CS-SUNN Leads Charge for Nutrition Budget Inclusion: Advocacy Group Engages Government Officials
Proper funding is critical to address malnutrition and improve public health, according to Aisha Maidala, the CS-SUNN State Coordinator.
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CS-SUNN Advocates for Dedicated Nutrition Budget Line in Borno
By Abdul Kareem A strong push for a dedicated budget line for nutrition initiatives is underway as a coalition of civil society organizations, operating under the banner of Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (CS-SUNN), takes proactive steps to engage government agencies. On March 12, 2024, CS-SUNN, led by its dedicated state coordinator,…
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Nutrition Budget: CS-SUNN Takes Campaign to 2 Borno Ministries
By Abu Faisal In a concerted drive to advocate for a dedicated budget line for nutrition initiatives in Northern Nigeria, the coalition of civil society organizations under the umbrella of Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has expanded its engagement to include the Ministries of Education and Agriculture. Led by the committed…
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Borno’s N340 Billion ‘Budget of Consolidation and Progress’ on Fast Track for Year-End Approval ~ Speaker
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) is poised to expedite the passage of a groundbreaking N340 billion budget for 2024, marking a significant stride towards the sustained development of the state. The Speaker of BOSHA, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, announced the legislature’s commitment to a swift review and approval of the proposed…
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ANALYSIS (1) : Governor Zulum’s 2024 Budget Speech Highlights Promising Growth and Development Initiatives
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an impassioned address to the Borno State House of Assembly, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum unveiled the 2024 Appropriation Bill, presenting a comprehensive plan aimed at driving sustainable growth and development across sectors. The proposed budget, which amounts to a total sum of N340,619,836,000.00, is a testament to Zulum’s commitment to the…
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