Morning recap: States get N435bn for security, Atiku’s subsidy push opposed, other top stories
Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: states get N435bn for security, opposition to Atiku’s subsidy plan, NFF funds probe, and UK travel warning. Get your Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-states-get-n435bn-for-security-atikus-subsidy-push-opposed-other-top-stories/
Between January and June 2026, state governments in Nigeria received at least N435bn in special funding for infrastructure and security, as revealed in budget implementation reports from 29 states. This intervention, labeled "State Infrastructure and Security," differs from regular FAAC allocations, but was distributed as FAAC revenue.
No funds were given under this window during the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, the Presidency and the Organized Private Sector have rejected former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar's plan to restore petrol subsidy if elected in 2027, while Nigerians debate the economic impact of the subsidy removal. The EFCC and ICPC are probing the use of N12bn Federal Government intervention funds given to the Nigeria Football Federation for players' wages and bonuses.
UK citizens are advised against travel to parts of 11 Nigerian states due to security concerns, and Davido playfully exchanged words with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, claiming "I won, beat you guys."
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