The workshop also provided a platform for the creation of tools to track WASH infrastructure and projects within their communities and beyond … By Ashie Osor In a bid to strengthen the capacity of Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) members in Cross River State on financial accountability, BudgIT, a Nigerian civic organisation that applies […]
While there have been calls for a reduction in public expenditures, the Ondo State budget for the 2025 fiscal year has raised eyebrows. By SaharaReporters A SaharaReporters’ review of the Ondo State budget performance document has shown that the Office of the Deputy Governor plans to spend N15million on two executive chairs and another N20 […]
Mr Godwin Akpama when contacted by TheInvestigator denied the allegations and threatened to take legal action. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Good Governance and Transparency Initiatives have issued a strong-worded statement condemning the conduct of the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Intelligence, Mr Godwin Akpama, accusing him of overstepping his duties and […]
NDAF has given Senator Ekpenyong 72 hours to respond to the allegations, warning that failure to do so may compel them to invoke the Freedom of Information Act to demand full disclosure. By TheInvestigator The Niger Delta Activists Forum (NDAF) has issued a strong demand for accountability from Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong over allegations that he […]
The meeting concluded with discussions on potential areas of collaboration between the government and TJDIC to further the goals of the EAR Project. By TheInvestigator TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre (TJDIC) has paid an advocacy visit to the office of the Special Adviser on Budget to the Cross River State Governor. This visit was […]
A significant highlight of the event was the unveiling of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Help Desk by TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre. By TheInvestigator On Friday, August 16, 2024, TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre (TIJDIC) with support from the MacArthur Foundation through the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and The […]
TheInvestigator probe of financial transactions by Federal MDAs revealed that money meant for official assignments was paid into personal accounts to the tune of over N1.8b. By Archibong Jeremiah The investigation uncovered financial irregularities involving over 10 Nigerian Ministries engaging in illegal transactions. The MDAs reportedly violated Nigeria’s Financial Regulations, 2009 by paying public funds […]
Also, the position of the Commissioner that pension and gratuities are sometimes covered by a margin of increase as emergencies are questionable. By Ekemini Simon The scrutiny of the financial statements of Akwa Ibom State between 2008 and 2023 has revealed questionable spending by the Government. A careful examination of the financial reports from the […]