2024 budget

  1. "I’m Just the Implementer," Wike Responds to Critics of Judges’ Housing

    Nigeria "I’m Just the Implementer," Wike Responds to Critics of Judges’ Housing

    Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, clarified that the construction of homes for judges is a policy initiated by President Tinubu to promote judicial independence, not his own. Despite criticism, Wike stressed that his role was solely to implement the project approved in...
  2. Rivers Assembly Gives 7-Day Ultimatum to Governor Fubara Over 2024 Budget Submission

    Nigeria Rivers Assembly Gives 7-Day Ultimatum to Governor Fubara Over 2024 Budget Submission

    Rivers State Assembly, under Martin Amaewhule, issues a 7-day ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara for resubmitting the 2024 budget amid the legislative divide. The move intensifies political tensions in the state, contrasting the competing sessions led by Amaewhule and Victor Oko-Jumbo...
  3. Nigerians Echo Peter Obi's Critique of 2024 Budget: Calls for Welfare Focus

    Nigeria Nigerians Echo Peter Obi's Critique of 2024 Budget: Calls for Welfare Focus

    Former presidential candidate Peter Obi remains vocal in his opposition to the 2024 budget, emphasizing its significance for citizens' lives, particularly those in vulnerable economic positions. In a statement released on Tuesday, Obi expressed concerns about various aspects of the budget...
  4. [VIDEO] Senator Jarigbe Agom Walks Out of Interview Over 2024 Budget Questions

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Senator Jarigbe Agom Walks Out of Interview Over 2024 Budget Questions

    Cross River North Senator, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, abruptly ended a live TV interview on Arise News Channel's breakfast show when questioned about the 2024 Budget. Drama unfolded as the senator admitted to not scrutinizing the budget line by line, leading to a tense exchange with the anchor who...
  5. President Tinubu's Denial of Budget Padding Raises Eyebrows: Public Questions Political Integrity

    Nigeria President Tinubu's Denial of Budget Padding Raises Eyebrows: Public Questions Political Integrity

    President Bola Tinubu has extended a message of confidence to the leadership of the National Assembly amidst swirling allegations of budget padding for the year 2024. Speaking during a dinner to break the Ramadan fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the unwavering...
  6. President Tinubu Supports Senate on 'Padded' Budget, Questions Critics' Mathematical Skills

    Nigeria President Tinubu Supports Senate on 'Padded' Budget, Questions Critics' Mathematical Skills

    In a recent address at the State House in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu dismissed critics of budget padding, asserting that they lacked understanding of the budgetary arithmetic. The president's remarks came during a dinner with Senate leadership, where he also reiterated his commitment to...
  7. NASS Under Scrutiny: N6.6 Trillion in 'Unknown Projects' Raises Questions on Government Spending

    Nigeria NASS Under Scrutiny: N6.6 Trillion in 'Unknown Projects' Raises Questions on Government Spending

    A recent report scrutinizing the breakdown of the 2024 budget passed by the 10th National Assembly (NASS) has revealed startling findings of unknown projects totaling N6.6 trillion. The report, prompted by allegations of budget padding from suspended Senator Abdul Ningi, highlights the lack of...
  8. Nigerians Divided as Atiku Accuses Tinubu Administration of Corruption: Calls for Accountability Intensify

    Nigeria Nigerians Divided as Atiku Accuses Tinubu Administration of Corruption: Calls for Accountability Intensify

    Nigerian opposition party leader Atiku Abubakar has condemned what he calls a "disgraceful track record" of opacity in handling corruption cases. Atiku, a former vice president, voiced his concerns following recent allegations of budget padding amounting to N3 trillion by Senator Abdul Ningi...
  9. Nigerian Senate Scandal: Bagudu Defends Legality of National Assembly's 2024 Budget Adjustments

    Nigeria Nigerian Senate Scandal: Bagudu Defends Legality of National Assembly's 2024 Budget Adjustments

    Amidst escalating allegations of budget padding, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, staunchly defended the National Assembly's recent actions regarding the 2024 budget. Addressing reporters in Abuja, Bagudu emphasized that the Assembly's modifications did not...
  10. More Woes for Nigeria as Oil Production Declines, Threatening 2024 Budget

    Nigeria More Woes for Nigeria as Oil Production Declines, Threatening 2024 Budget

    Amidst ongoing efforts by the federal government to bolster Nigeria's oil production, recent data reveals a concerning downturn. According to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) March Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR), Nigeria's oil output, excluding condensate, experienced a...
  11. Shehu Sani Exposes Budget Padding Tactics in Nigeria's National Assembly

    Nigeria Shehu Sani Exposes Budget Padding Tactics in Nigeria's National Assembly

    Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has shed light on the controversial practice of budget padding within Nigeria's National Assembly. Amidst a backdrop of heightened scrutiny following allegations of budget mismanagement, particularly involving the Senate, Sani's revelations provide...
  12. Nigerians Stand with Peter Obi's Demand for Answers from Senate Over Budget Padding Allegations

    Nigeria Nigerians Stand with Peter Obi's Demand for Answers from Senate Over Budget Padding Allegations

    Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi has demanded transparency regarding the alleged N3 trillion budget padding scandal currently rocking the Nigerian Senate. Obi emphasized the need for explanations amidst claims and counter-claims surrounding the padded funds, stressing the...
  13. Nigeria Senate Budget Padding: Ningi's N3.7 Trillion Allegation Backed by BudgIT

    Nigeria Nigeria Senate Budget Padding: Ningi's N3.7 Trillion Allegation Backed by BudgIT

    BudgIT, a civic organization focused on the Nigerian budget and public data, has endorsed suspended Senator Abdul Ningi's claims regarding a N3.7 trillion gap in the 2024 budget presented to the National Assembly. The Director and co-founder of BudgIT, Seun Onigbinde, emphasized during an...
  14. From Embezzlement to Funding Celebrities: Nigerians Respond to Basketmouth's Senate Probe

    Nigeria From Embezzlement to Funding Celebrities: Nigerians Respond to Basketmouth's Senate Probe

    Renowned Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has ignited a fiery debate on social media by questioning the tangible contributions of Nigerian Senators to the welfare of the average citizen over the past five decades. Basketmouth's recent post cuts through the veil...
  15. Senator Jimoh Ibrahim's Defense of Budget Allocation to Nigerian Traditional Rulers, Ignoring Students, Ignites Debate on Funding Past vs. Future

    Nigeria Senator Jimoh Ibrahim's Defense of Budget Allocation to Nigerian Traditional Rulers, Ignoring Students, Ignites Debate on Funding Past vs. Future

    In a recent defense of the 2024 budget, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, a member of the Appropriation Committee in the Senate, justified the allocation of N7.61 billion for the empowerment of traditional rulers, arguing that they play a vital role in society. Ibrahim, countering criticisms, questioned...
  16. Nigerians Label the Senate as a Criminal Enterprise as N500 Million Scandal Blows Up

    Nigeria Nigerians Label the Senate as a Criminal Enterprise as N500 Million Scandal Blows Up

    In a shocking revelation, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has exposed a massive scandal in the Nigerian Senate, disclosing that some senior senators received a staggering N500 million each from the 2024 budget. This revelation has sparked outrage among Nigerians, with many expressing their...
  17. [Video] How Senator Jarigbe Exposed the ₦500 Million Each Shared by Senators from the 2024 Budget, To an Angry and Desperate Nation

    Nigeria [Video] How Senator Jarigbe Exposed the ₦500 Million Each Shared by Senators from the 2024 Budget, To an Angry and Desperate Nation

    During a crucial meeting convened to discuss the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi, shocking revelations emerged as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe disclosed that some senior senators received staggering amounts of ₦500 million each from the 2024 budget. This revelation adds a layer of complexity...
  18. Tinubu Signs N28.78 Trillion 2024 Budget into Law

    Nigeria Tinubu Signs N28.78 Trillion 2024 Budget into Law

    President Bola Tinubu officially endorsed the N28.78 trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill in a landmark ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Arriving punctually at 2 pm, Tinubu, flanked by senior government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen...
  19. Tinubu and Shettima's Travel Budget Raises Eyebrows: N15.961 Billion Allocated for 2024 International and Local Journeys

    Nigeria Tinubu and Shettima's Travel Budget Raises Eyebrows: N15.961 Billion Allocated for 2024 International and Local Journeys

    President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and their aides are slated to embark on a significant spending spree, allocating a staggering N15.961 billion for international and local travels in the 2024 Appropriation Bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly. If...
  20. Nigeria's 2024 Budget Debate: National Assembly Contends with Lack of Details and Fiscal Priorities

    Nigeria Nigeria's 2024 Budget Debate: National Assembly Contends with Lack of Details and Fiscal Priorities

    The National Assembly hinted at the passing of the 2024 Appropriation Bill amounting to N27.5tn on December 19, sparking heated debates and concerns over the lack of crucial details in the proposed budget. Earlier in the day, both the Senate and the House of Representatives swiftly moved the...
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