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Kastina, Six Others Insolvent, Survive On Federal Allocations

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Economic Confidential, a publication of PRNigeria, yesterday, released its Annual States Viability Index (ASVI).
The report shows that seven states, led by Katsina, are insolvent as their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2019 were below 10 per cent of their total federal allocation in the same year.
The IGR is generated through Pay-As-You-Earn Tax (PAYE), direct assessment, road taxes and revenues from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Last year, the ASVI revealed that only 10 Nigerian states were financially strong.
The latest index shows that without the monthly disbursement from the Federation Account Allocation (FAA), many states would be unviable.
It put the IGR generated by 36 states at N1.3trillion in 2019, compared to N1.1trillion in 2018.
Lagos State’s IGR of N398billion in 2019 was higher than 20 states’ IGR combined, thus maintaining its number one position.
Lagos received N270billion FAA, which shows that its IGR was 147 per cent more than the federation allocation.
In the year under review, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja generated N74billion against its N30billion FAA.
According to the report, Ogun State generated N70.92billion IGR compared to N92billion FAA – representing 77 per cent; Rivers State generated N140billion against N219billion FAA – representing 64 per cent; while Kwara State generated N30billion compared to N80billion FAA – representing 38 per cent.
The report indicated that Kaduna State generated N44billion compared to N129billion FAA – representing 35 per cent; Enugu State generated N31billion against N103billion FAA – representing 29 per cent; and Ondo State generated N30billion compared to N103billion FAA – representing 29 per cent.
It further revealed that Edo State generated N29billion compared to N108billion FAA – representing 27 per cent; Anambra State generated N26billion against N98billion FAA – representing 27 per cent; just as Cross River State generated N22billion compared to N99billion FAA – representing 25 per cent.
The report shows that in 2019, 10 states generated N894billion IGR, while the remaining 26 states generated N440billion.
It confirms that most states have improved their IGR as only seven generated less than 10 per cent, against 17 states in 2018.
For the weak seven states, Katsina, the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari, tops the list, as it generated N8billion IGR compared to N136billion FAA – representing 6 per cent.
Also, Kebbi State generated N7.3billion compared to N100billion FAA – representing 7 per cent; Borno State generated N8billion against N121billion FAA – representing 7 per cent; while Taraba State generated N6.5billion compared to N86billion FAA – representing 8 per cent.

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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November 24, 2025

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A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.
Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.
He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper,  7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.
He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin.  This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.
“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education.   We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”
Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic,  “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.
The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.
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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council  trains tra 1,000 teachers

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.
This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies
The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.
He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.
Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.
“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.
“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.
On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.
Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.
He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.
 Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo
Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.
He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.
He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.
According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.
Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.
She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa
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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.

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