KADUNA TARGETS ₦120BN IGR IN 2026 — KADIRS CHAIRMAN. (PHOTO).

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 Kaduna Targets ₦120bn IGR In 2026 — KADIRS Chairman   Kaduna State has set an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of ₦120 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, with the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) expected to play a central role in achieving the target. The Executive Chairman of KADIRS, Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, disclosed this during the Service’s Annual Performance Review, Work Plan, and Strategic Retreat.  He explained that although the state government approved ₦74 billion as KADIRS’ official revenue target, the Service raised its internal benchmark to ₦80.09 billion to motivate staff to exceed expectations. He further stated that the proposed 2026 budget by the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission stands at ₦117.28 billion, with KADIRS expected to generate ₦74.28 billion, while Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are projected to generate ₦43.24 billion. According to Adams, the retreat was convened to strengthen implement...

KBSG SUSPENDS MINNING ACTIVITIES DUE TO SECURITY CHALLENGES. (PHOTO).

 


KBSG Suspends Minning Activities  Due To  Security Challenges

The Kebbi State Government, has suspended all mining activities in the state as a result of security challenges. 

In a Press Conference by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, said banning of all mining activities in the state was as a result of security situation at the sites that needs to protect mining workers, host communities and as well for revenue generation and corporate social responsibility of those in the industry.

He said, government decision to suspend minnig in the state was a precautionary measure aimed at enduring the safety of mining workers and people of the host communities.

According to him, the state government was not unmindful of the fact that mining is under Exclusive Legislative List and the decision to suspend minnig in the state was made after a thorough assessment of the current security situation in the mining sites at the southern zone of the state.

Bala Tafida pointed out that, the security situation at the mining sites has raised serious concern about safety of those in the industries couple with lack of veritable corporate social responsibility in the midst of lack of revenue generation.

He said, the state government believes that is of importance to prioritize protection of security of its citizens and as well safeguard against converting the mining fields to breeding criminals by unauthorized foreigners and non-indigenes with questionable characters and attendance consequences of increase in banditry.

Tafida stated that, government has decided to address the concerns through comprehensive evaluation and enforcement of strict regulations that seeks to promote responsible mining, safeguard the environment, enhance revenue generation as well as proactive security measure.

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