Browsing Tag
Budget
43 posts
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.
Budget Expert Clarifies Chief of Staff Lacks Financial Power Following PFIPC Controversy
Budget expert Joseph Oriowo explains that the Chief of Staff has no budgetary authority, dismissing claims that Femi Gbajabiamila illicitly inserted a non-existent agency into the national budget.
Peter Obi criticizes federal leadership over education policy shifts
Peter Obi has lambasted the Federal Government's handling of the education sector, citing low budget allocations and poor examination results as evidence of failed leadership.
Adeniyi Adeyemi disputes criminal charges as controversy grows over phantom presidential council
Adeniyi Adeyemi faces an eight-count criminal charge for allegedly operating a fake presidential agency, even as N1.3 billion was discovered allocated to the group in the 2026 federal budget, sparking accusations of deep-seated government institutional failure.