ICPC tracks 31 constituency projects valued at N3.6bn in Ondo
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission has begun monitoring 31 constituency and executive projects worth about N3.6 billion across the three senatorial districts of Ondo State. The exercise is part of Phase 8 of its Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking programme, aimed at ensuring public projects are properly executed and deliver value […]
Jigawa Assembly passes 2026 appropriation bill
The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 appropriation bill, approving the budget for the next fiscal year. Lawmakers highlighted that the budget will focus on key sectors such as education, health, infrastructure, and security. The Speaker of the Assembly emphasized that the budget aligns with the government’s development priorities and aims to […]
Nigerian Govt missed 2025 revenue target by 281% – Finance Minister
Nigeria’s Finance Minister has revealed that the Federal Government fell far short of its 2025 revenue expectations, missing the target by as much as 281 percent. The disclosure highlights the serious gap between projected income and what was actually earned during the fiscal period. According to the minister, several factors contributed to the shortfall, including […]
Nigerian Senate passes 2026–2028 MTEF
The Nigerian Senate has approved the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) covering the 2026 to 2028 fiscal years. The MTEF serves as a key planning document that guides government spending, revenue targets, and borrowing plans over a three-year period. Lawmakers passed the framework after reviewing reports from relevant committees. During the debate, senators highlighted the importance […]
Mutfwang presents N914.8 billion 2026 budget estimate to State Assembly
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially presented a N914.8 billion budget estimate for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The budget proposal focuses on improving security, developing infrastructure, boosting agriculture, and supporting economic growth across the state. Governor Mutfwang explained that the budget is designed to continue rebuilding Plateau and […]
Tinubu’s government may soon start borrowing from Opay and Moniepoint very soon – Dino Melaye
Former senator Dino Melaye has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying that at the current borrowing pace, the government might soon seek loans from Nigerian fintech firms like Opay and Moniepoint. In an interview on ARISE Television, Melaye accused the Tinubu government of making hunger and poverty worse, despite taking billions of dollars in foreign […]
Trump asks Supreme Court to step in and block billions in foreign aid spending
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to step in and stop billions of dollars in foreign aid that his administration is trying to block. On Tuesday, Trump’s team filed an emergency appeal, warning that a lower court ruling could force the government to release around $12 billion in aid, which they say […]
I won’t buy ₦150bn Jet when 80% of health centres aren’t functioning — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to buy a new presidential jet. Obi said it made no sense to spend ₦150 billion on a luxury jet when most Nigerians are still struggling to access basic healthcare and other essential services. Speaking during an interview on Sunday […]
US DOGE cancels additional 148 wasteful contracts worth $420m
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, has announced that it has canceled 148 wasteful contracts worth a total of $420 million. DOGE shared this update in a statement on its X account late Monday. Among the canceled contracts is a $143,000 contract with the Department of Health and Human Services […]
US Navy saves almost $300million after cancelling wasteful contracts, 45 grants, awards funding
The US Navy has saved nearly $300 million by cancelling expensive and unnecessary projects. This includes stopping some IT contracts, 45 grants, and award funding. Secretary of the Navy, John C. Phelan, shared this news on his X account. He said that the IT contracts were not working well and cost too much. He also […]