“Budget implementation in Nigeria is about what is 'important' to the politicians.”—Onigbinde

“Budget implementation in Nigeria is about what is 'important' to the politicians.”—Onigbinde

Nigeria’s Senate continues to face scrutiny and demands for transparency following the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi over allegations of budget padding amounting to 3.7 trillion Naira in the 2024 Appropriation Act. Nigerians are calling for explanations regarding the origin and allocation of the contested funds, as there is no detailed…

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