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Jigawa Gov Namadi signs 2026 appropriation bill into law

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Wednesday signed into law the Jigawa State Appropriation Law 2026, covering both the state government and the 27 local government councils. The state government budget stands at ₦901.84 billion, while the consolidated budget of the 27 local government councils is ₦288.85 billion. Speaking shortly after signing the bill

Gold Hits Record High Above $4,500

Gold climbed above $4,500 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday during Asian trading, as investors bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates in 2026 and as tensions rose between the United States and Venezuela. The surge pushed the precious metal to a new record high of $4,519.78 at its
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Jigawa Gov Namadi signs 2026 appropriation bill into law

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Wednesday signed into law the Jigawa State Appropriation Law 2026, covering both the state government and the 27 local government councils. The state government budget stands at ₦901.84 billion, while the consolidated budget of the 27 local government councils is ₦288.85 billion. Speaking shortly after signing the bill

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Gold climbed above $4,500 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday during Asian trading, as investors bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates in 2026 and as tensions rose between the United States and Venezuela. The surge pushed the precious metal to a new record high of $4,519.78 at its

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