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ActionAid Nigeria has strongly condemned the Federal Government's plan to allocate ₦135.22 billion for post-election litigation, arguing it indicates poor electoral governance and misplaced national priorities.
The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget has addressed claims of a N4.2 billion budget allocated solely for office furniture and microphones for the Deputy Governor's Office, calling the assertion a misrepresentation of its capital budget.
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security has expressed dissatisfaction with the presidential administration's commitment to national security, highlighting inadequate funding for intelligence agencies. Chairman Ahmad Satomi pointed out a significant gap between the promises made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the total budget allocated.
The House of Representatives' Public Accounts Committee has advised against allocating funds to 22 federal agencies in the 2026 budget due to persistent issues of accountability. This decision arises from an audit review that revealed significant shortcomings in financial disclosures by the agencies.
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has criticized the allocation of ₦15.88 billion to the Office of the Auditor-General, stressing that such a small percentage of the federal budget could jeopardize oversight and anti-corruption initiatives.
The Federal Government has once more earmarked N2 billion to develop Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) branches in various geopolitical zones. In addition, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has been allocated N6.3 billion for specific projects in the upcoming budget.
