Politics

JUST IN: Rivers assembly passes N1.8tn 2026 appropriation bill

The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.8 trillion into law.

The bill was unanimously passed by 26 lawmakers during the House’s resumed sitting in Port Harcourt and will now be transmitted to Governor Siminalayi Fubara for assent.

According to the Assembly, the approved budget is expected to cover the fiscal year ending on September 2, 2027.

Details later.