BudgIT Nigeria has raised fresh concerns over transparency and accountability in the proposed 2026 federal budget, warning that vague project descriptions and structural weaknesses could undermine legislative oversight and fiscal credibility. In a memo submitted to the National Assembly, the civic technology organisation said the lack of detailed explanations for several major budget line items …
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are to spend a combined ₦8.74 billion on local and international travels in 2026, according to provisions in the appropriation bill. His frequent overseas trips have drawn growing criticism, with opponents arguing that he has not devoted similar attention to domestic travels, except for visits linked to …
Many roads across Nigeria, including federal highways, remain in poor condition despite trillions of naira allocated each year for road projects. These roads are meant to link regions, support trade, and drive economic activity, but years of neglect have made travel difficult, unsafe, and costly. In a post shared on his X handle on December …
The Federal Ministry of Works will receive the largest funding for projects and operations under the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The Pinnacle Daily review of the 2026 proposed budget has shown. Others in the category are the Federal Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food …
There are concerns that the crisis in Venezuela presents a significant risk for Nigeria’s 2026 budget and the broader economy. While Venezuela and Nigeria are geographically distant, they are direct competitors in the global oil market. After months of tactical preparations, the United States invaded Venezuela during the weekend. The U.S. military force launched strikes …
