The Federal Government of Nigeria has mandated that ministers and directors-general obtain prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) before embarking on any official foreign trips. According to Punch, the measure is aimed at promoting accountability and fiscal discipline, and comes amid concerns over fake agency sagas linked to such travels. The directive introduces fresh hurdles for top government officials planning overseas engagements, as all trips must now be cleared through the OSGF beforehand.

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, claiming it is marred by numerous scandals linked to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). This statement was made through his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, highlighting concerns over the controversies surrounding the council.

The late Chief Joseph Folahan Odunjo's allegory is said to reflect the current national scandal involving Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, and Adeniyi Adeyemi, who is reportedly self-appointed as the Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and the Presidential Economic Advisory Council. The situation highlights the controversy surrounding these figures in Nigerian politics.

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has refuted allegations that it spent over ₦8 trillion outside of the approved budget, which is estimated to be about two percent of Nigeria's total budget. The government has addressed these claims in a recent statement, emphasizing its adherence to budgetary regulations.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend Femi Gbajabiamila, the president's chief of staff, amid controversy regarding the alleged presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC). In a statement released on Friday, the opposition party argued that Gbajabiamila's suspension would facilitate an impartial investigation into the allegations related to the council.

Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has dismissed speculation that President Bola Tinubu or his family members could face arrest or obstruction while travelling in the United States for the UN General Assembly. According to Ibrahim, the president and his family have unimpeded transit in the US, countering reports suggesting otherwise. The remarks were reported by ThisDay Live from Abuja, where the ambassador addressed concerns circulating about the delegation's legal status during the UNGA visit.