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Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state has appointed an 11-person committee to verify claims submitted by victims of the recent looting of private properties in Ilorin, determine the extent of their losses and disburse government’s…

The Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola on Wednesday expressed concern over the inadequate funding for the implementation of the ongoing 711 highway projects worth N6.26 trillion, across the country.The Minister who expressed the…

Participants at a media webinar in Lagos have called on journalists to hold the three tiers of government accountable for funds received toward the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.In a communique released at the end of the two-day…

The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate the alleged missing of N100billion at the North East Development Commission, (NEDC).This followed the adoption of a motion on the need to investigate the alleged missing…

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice only pays whistleblowers after a successful recovery, not for mere tracing or exposure of suspected illegitimate funds.Dr Umar Gwandu, the Special Assistant to…

The 36 state governors under the aegis of Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) expressed grave concerns over the rising trend of deductions from revenues accruable to the federation account available for distribution to the three tiers of…

Farmers in Oyo state have bemoaned the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on this year’s farming season, warning that urgent measures need to be taken to avert possible scarcity of food.Mr David Ogundele, the Secretary, All Farmers…

Donations from individuals and corporate bodies in Nigeria to the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) Relief Fund domiciled at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have now surpassed N21billion.This was contained in a…

The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called on the Federal Government to track and monitor the utilisation of resources committed to the COVID-19 response by setting up a clear accountability mechanism structure in partnership with civil society…

Monetary contributions to the account set up at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the auspices of the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) have hit N15 billion.A statement issued on behalf of the coalition by the…