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State House denies link to controversial foreign investment council
The State House disavowed any connection to the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, labeling documents presented to a parliamentary committee as fraudulent.
Government Budgeting: Public Service or State Theft?
Critics argue that the 2026 budget reveals widespread financial irregularities, from phantom agencies to vast spending on non-mandated projects, amid rising national debt.
TCN admits to N1.28 billion spending on solar streetlights outside its primary duties
The Transmission Company of Nigeria confirms it spent N1.28 billion on government-mandated solar streetlight projects, noting these were assigned by the National Assembly and funded via federal budget appropriations.
Accountant-General to face House panel regarding N1.32bn PFIPC budget inquiry
The House of Representatives is questioning the Accountant-General today over how a non-existent agency, the PFIPC, was allocated N1.32 billion in the federal budget.
Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Presidency for Preferring Insults Over Budgetary Accountability
Atiku Abubakar has slammed the Tinubu administration for responding to legitimate inquiries with personal attacks instead of providing transparent answers regarding public records.
Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Tinubu Over ₦22.15 Billion Palace Budget
Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Tinubu's administration for allocating ₦22.15 billion to build royal palaces, labeling the move a constitutional breach and a potential source of corruption.
Senate Threatens Budget Cuts for MDAs Over Ignored Resolutions
The Nigerian Senate is moving to impose budgetary sanctions on federal agencies that repeatedly ignore legislative resolutions and fail to provide compliance updates.
Atiku Claims APC Defensive Response Over ₦12.8 Trillion Budget Vote Indicates Guilt
Atiku Abubakar has challenged the APC to provide a transparent breakdown of the ₦12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote, arguing that the party's defensive rhetoric hides an inability to justify the massive budgetary increase.
Benjamin Kalu Clarifies N1 Billion Budget Allocation for Bende Youth Programs
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu clarifies that a N1 billion budget provision for Bende is for a youth re-orientation program via churches, not just for musical instruments.
Federal Government Praises Kano for Allocating 32% of Budget to Education
The Federal Government has lauded the Kano State Government for committing 32% of its budget to education and recruiting 16,000 teachers to improve classroom outcomes.