…of State concluding that the country made no significant progress in improving its public financial management or opening its public finances. In its 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, the State Department evaluated 139 governments alongside the Palestinian Authority, finding that only 73 met basic benchmarks. Nigeria wa…

…committee’s work would be anchored on four pillars comprising economic policy advisory, public financial management, economic coordination and translating reforms into measurable outcomes. On economic policy, Oyedele said the government required data-driven advice to achieve its development priorities of job creation,…

…the controversy underscores the need to strengthen transparency and accountability in public financial management. The group also urged civil society organisations, the media, professional bodies and other stakeholders to continue advocating for transparency and accountability in public affairs.

…different budget cycles and approved capital rollovers were recognised components of public financial management and should not be misconstrued as spending outside the budget. "It is inaccurate to suggest that trillions of naira have been secretly spent outside legislative approval. Such allegations should have identif…

…He further accused the government of failing to uphold basic principles of public financial management, warning that such practices could undermine national stability and deepen poverty. Describing the administration as “grossly corrupt, incompetent and insensitive,” Obi argued that the reported expenditure underscored…

…from the Federation Account, as well as promoting transparency and accountability in public financial management. Rivers govt assures support as RMAFC begins fiscal data verification exercise

…reference document in efforts to improve governance and restore public confidence in public financial management. N139.8bn unaccounted for between 2015, 2023 – Benue govt