Lawmakers Scrutinise INEC’s N873.78bn Proposal for 2027 Elections
The scrutiny of Nigeria’s public finances intensified yesterday as lawmakers critically assessed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) proposal for N873.78 billion to fund the 2027 general elections. Tensions flared as the Commission defended its early budget request, highlighting ongoing issues with fund allocation and financial mismanagement that have plagued several government agencies. During…