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A coalition of development partners has conducted a two-day training workshop in Yobe State focused on gender-responsive budgeting and government budget processes. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and inclusive public spending by equipping stakeholders with skills to track budget implementation and advocate for policies that meet the needs of women, children, and other marginalized groups.
Nigerians are expressing their views on social media following allegations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Federal Government did not account for public spending amounting to approximately N8.8 trillion, which is about 2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in recent official budgets. This disclosure has ignited a debate regarding transparency in government financial reporting.
The Kenya Ports Authority has allocated Sh8.3 billion for the construction of 1.4 kilometers of road within the Port of Mombasa, which has been criticized as an example of fiscal irresponsibility. This expenditure is seen as wasteful, especially as many Kenyans face high taxes and inadequate public services, according to contract details.