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The Explainer: Jibrin/Dogara budget padding controversy – The story so far

To understand the current budget padding controversy in the House of Representatives, you have to also look back at the entire 2016 budget process itself. On December 22nd 2015, President Buhari gave his budget speech at a joint sitting of the National Assembly, but the line items were not submitted to lawmakers before they went... Read More

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February 15, 2016

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Buhari shakes up Budget Office, replaces DG, SA to the Minister

Tijjani Abdullahi’s appointment as the new Director-General in charge of the Budget Office of the Federation, has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. Abdullahi replaces Yahaya Gusau, who was appointed to the Budget Office, six months ago, on August 18, 2015. The new DG of the Budget Office us a fellow of the Certified National... Read More

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