The House of Representatives is deliberating a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution, proposing the creation of a dedicated account for all borrowed funds, grants, and credits received by the Federal Government. Sponsored by Mansur Soro, representing Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency, Bauchi State, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of borrowed … Read more
The Senate has approved the 2024–2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for implementation by the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the approval followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the Joint Committees on Finance, and National Planning & Economic Affairs, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa (Niger East). … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has set a 48-hour deadline for the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to account for the N3 billion linked to the agency. During its ongoing examination of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and the Fiscal Strategy Paper, the House of Representatives issued a strict 48-hour deadline on Monday … Read more