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House of Representatives claims presidential appearance unnecessary for budget oversight
Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese asserts that the House of Representatives can resolve budget implementation concerns without summoning President Bola Tinubu.
Federal Government Warns of Prosecution for Procurement Fraud During Permanent Secretaries’ Summit
The Federal Government has warned that procurement fraud will result in prosecution, as the BPP hosts a retreat to reform budget execution and accountability among top civil servants.
Senator Kawu Unfazed by Potential Suspension Following Failed Inquiry into Budgetary Irregularities
Senator Suleiman Kawu Sumaila remains defiant after the Senate rejected his motion to investigate budget irregularities linked to an agency under the Chief of Staff's office.
Wike: Civil servants dislike my focus on infrastructure over spending
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike explains why his decision to divert funds from government conferences toward infrastructure projects has made him unpopular with civil servants.
APM demands Federal Government explanation regarding ₦8.8 trillion in unbudgeted spending
The Lagos chapter of the APM is requesting a full explanation from the Federal Government regarding ₦8.8 trillion in reported off-budget spending identified by the IMF.
Federal Government rejects accusations of N8 trillion in off-budget spending
Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele has denied reports that the government spent N8 trillion outside of authorized budgetary channels, calling the claims a misunderstanding of IMF findings.
SERAP Demands Answers from Akpabio and Abbas Over ₦1.3bn Budget Allocation for Non-Existent Council
SERAP has issued a formal demand to National Assembly leaders to explain how ₦1.3 billion was allocated to a non-existent presidential council in the 2026 budget.
Peter Obi labels Tinubu administration corrupt over alleged ₦8.83 trillion budget discrepancy
Peter Obi accuses the Tinubu government of deep-seated corruption, citing an IMF report that claims ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 spending was omitted from the national budget.
Atiku Demands Inquiry Into Alleged ₦8.8 Trillion Off-Budget Spending by Tinubu Administration
Atiku Abubakar has called for a formal investigation into claims that the Nigerian government spent ₦8.8 trillion outside of the approved national budget, citing recent IMF findings.
The Fake Agency Controversy: Holding Tinubu to His Own Standards
A controversy regarding a fictitious government agency in the national budget forces the Tinubu administration to confront the same standards of transparency and accountability he once demanded from the opposition.