BudgIT has revealed that the 10th National Assembly inserted 11,122 projects worth ₦6.93 trillion into the 2025 federal budget, raising concerns over fiscal abuse and political manipulation. According to the civic tech group many of the projects lack justification and divert funds from national priorities. Key flagged insertions include: 238 projects above ₦5 billion, 1,477 streetlight projects costing ₦393.29 billion, and ₦6.74 billion for traditional ruler “empowerment”. BudgIT urged President Tinubu to reform the budget process and align spending with the national development plan.
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