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Coalition Urges Federal Government to Disband PFIPC Over Fraud Allegations
A coalition group is calling for the immediate closure of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, citing lack of legal status and concerns over budget irregularities.
Coalition Challenges Legal Status of Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council
A civil society group has labeled the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council an illegal entity, demanding a government investigation into its suspicious inclusion in the 2026 budget.
IMF Reports N8.8 Trillion in Unaccounted Federal Government Spending
The IMF has identified N8.8 trillion in off-budget spending by the Nigerian government, noting that the exclusion of these costs obscures the country's true fiscal deficit and borrowing needs.
Governor Makinde Asks Oyo Assembly to Approve N330 Billion Budget Adjustment
Governor Seyi Makinde has submitted a request to the Oyo State House of Assembly for a N330 billion budget realignment and supplementary appropriation to fast-track key infrastructure projects.
Incoming Chancellor Faces £4.7bn Funding Gap for Defence Strategy
A defence minister confirmed that the next government must bridge a £4.7bn funding gap to fulfill Sir Keir Starmer's new military investment commitments.
Coalition dismisses claims against Gbajabiamila as baseless diversions
A coalition of diverse groups has defended Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, characterizing recent allegations regarding budget allocations as baseless distractions and unverified claims.
Unfunded Defence Plans and Political Fallout Dominate Press
Newspapers examine the £4.7bn funding gap in Sir Keir Starmer's Defence Investment Plan, highlighting the budgetary challenges awaiting his successor, Andy Burnham, amid broader political and social reporting.
Doubts Arise Over Nigeria’s Trillion-Dollar Economic Ambitions
Government promises of a trillion-dollar economy are being met with skepticism, as critics point to a recurring pattern of failed economic planning, stagnant growth, and massive infrastructure neglect.
Rivers Assembly Speaker Criticizes Fubara for Delayed Fiscal Framework Submission
Rivers State Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule has faulted Governor Siminalayi Fubara for submitting the 2026–2028 fiscal framework behind the schedule required by state law.
Mahdi Shehu Questions Federal Fiscal Transparency Following Onanuga’s Statements
Mahdi Shehu criticizes the federal government's fiscal transparency, suggesting that recent comments by Bayo Onanuga confirm ongoing failures in budget execution and revenue management.