Global tensions: Gov Mbah tasks Enugu MDAs on N870bn IGR target
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has directed all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the state to intensify efforts towards achieving an ambitious internally generated revenue (IGR) target of N870 billion. The governor gave the charge against the backdrop of rising global economic tensions, which he said make it risky for governments to depend heavily […]
ICPC releases 2025 scorecard of MDAs, laments non-compliance to ethics
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released the 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The report highlights that no MDA achieved full compliance with ethical standards. Out of 344 MDAs assessed, only 48 showed substantial compliance, while 141 displayed poor compliance and […]
Niger Assembly starts screening of 2026 nudget, urges MDAs to cooperate
The Niger State House of Assembly has commenced the screening process for the 2026 budget. Lawmakers called on all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to fully cooperate and provide the necessary information to facilitate smooth budget review. During the opening session, the Speaker emphasized the importance of transparency and timely submission of budget proposals. MDAs […]
Senate moves to enforce use of Nigerian-made vehicles in MDAs
The Nigerian Senate is working on a new law that will make government ministries and agencies (MDAs) buy cars made in Nigeria. The bill has passed its second reading and is moving closer to becoming law. The bill is called the ‘Local Automotive Industry Patronage Bill, 2025’. Senator Patrick Ndubueze from Imo North sponsored the […]
Comply with FG’s cash policy or risk access to funding – Edun warns MDAs
The Nigerian government has issued a strong warning to ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to comply with the revised cash management and bottom-up cash planning policies. Failure to do so could result in losing access to capital funding. At a recent stakeholders’ review meeting, Finance Minister Wale Edun expressed concern that some MDAs were not […]
Senate Reacts to Auditor-General’s Report on N105.6b Misappropriation by MDAs
The Nigerian Senate has responded strongly after the Auditor-General’s recent report revealed a shocking N105.6 billion misappropriated by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the government. The Senate has made it clear that it will impose sanctions on any agency found guilty of such financial misconduct. Senator Garba Maidoki, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]