Governance

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu unveiled the targeted expansion of the N50,000 Market-Moni Scheme on Wednesday, asserting its role in fortifying the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector across Nigeria. The launch, held at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja, included the symbolic presentation of cheques to selected beneficiaries, a ceremony presided over…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State reportedly spent over N6 billion in just three months to run the “Office of the Governor,” according to a budget performance report for the 3rd Quarter of 2023. The report, available on the Osun State website, details the income and expenditure statements for the period from July to September…

The Lagos State Public Procurement Agency has responded to reports of the government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, spending N440.75 million on acquiring a Bullet Proof Sport Utility Vehicle. Details of the contracts awarded in the second and third quarters of 2023 became public, sparking criticism and concerns, particularly raised by Funso Doherty, the governorship…

In a bid to address critical financial needs and fast-track the execution of emergency priority projects, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has proposed an additional N24 billion for the 2023 supplementary budget. The announcement was made during a plenary session at the Kano State House of Assembly, where the speaker, Ismail Falgore, presented the…