Government Spending

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MetroPolitics

Nigeria’s N8.05 Billion Religious Infrastructure Budget Sparks Transparency Debate

A controversial budgetary allocation of N8.05 billion for the construction and renovation of religious buildings across Nigeria has ignited a fierce debate about...

MetroPolitics

Nigeria Lacks Transparent Public Spending System, Says Policy Expert After IMF Revelation

Nigeria's current administration operates without a transparent and accountable public expenditure system, according to Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social...

Politics

Reps Approve 2026 Budgets for FCTA and NDDC, Total Spending Exceeds N4 Trillion

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the 2026 statutory budgets of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Federal Capital Territory Administration and the...

World

Indonesia Government Spending Surges 26 Percent in January as Budget Deficit Widens

Indonesia recorded a 26 percent increase in government spending in January compared with the same period a year earlier, leading to a wider...

World

China Issues 13.4 Billion Dollars in Special Bonds to Boost Growth

China has issued more than 93 billion yuan, equivalent to about 13.4 billion dollars, in ultra long term treasury bonds as part of...

Economy

FG Allocates N6.04bn to Salaries for Dormant Ajaokuta Steel Company in 2026 Budget

The Federal Government has earmarked N6.04 billion for personnel costs at the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) in the 2026 budget, despite the...

Economy

Tinubu, Shettima to Spend N12.2bn on Foreign, Local Travels in 2026 Budget

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and their aides are projected to spend a combined N12.2 billion on foreign and local...