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A Nigerian advocacy group, Open Forum, is sounding the alarm over an alleged $80 million funding meant for Akwa Ibom State's Ibom Power Plant that has gone missing. The funds were reportedly provided by the Federal Government.
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Governments' reforms aimed at addressing social issues are hitting People with Disabilities (PWDs) particularly hard, according to Blind singer Oluwasina Agboola. The singer's own experiences as a father of two illustrate the challenges faced by PWDs under these reforms.
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A report by the BudgITs accountability platform has found that federal spending on agricultural access road projects and electricity installations reached N17.98 billion in 2024. The figure is part of a broader breakdown of federal expenditure revealed by the GovSpen data.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission plans to destroy over six million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards after a decade of unclaimed cards. This move aims to prevent voter card misappropriation and ensure the integrity of future elections.