Politics

Rivers Assembly Greenlights Mammoth N1.84 Trillion 2026 Budget

Rivers State lawmakers have approved a colossal ₦1.84 trillion budget for 2026, focusing on resilience and growth with substantial capital expenditure. This crucial legislative move outlines key allocations for economic, social, and agricultural sectors, providing a roadmap for development. However, the assembly firmly rejected a controversial ₦6 billion grant for PAMO Medical University, citing a lack of transparency.

AIT Live·September 4, 2026AI-curated

The Rivers State House of Assembly Committee has passed the twenty twenty six budget of 1.84 trillion naira. Christened, Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development, the budget has capital expenditure of 1.4 trillion naira, representing over 65% of the total budget. The house

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