Presidency denies budget padding, slams Ningi
The Presidency has denied allegations of padding the 2024 budget by an additional N3 trillion. This followed accusations by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP Bauchi Central) that the executive is implementing a budget other than the one approved by the National Assembly (NASS). Under the aegis of the Northern Senators’ Forum, Ningi had contended in a BBC Hausa Service interview that …