The Nigerian government is facing scrutiny after the IMF revealed an omission of 2% GDP in expenditure planning, prompting the government to defend its adherence to legal frameworks.

The entities involved

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
  • Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52
• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • IMF previously warned Cyprus regarding its fiscal policy, and Eni operates petrol stations in Italy.Mon 16:23
  • The International Monetary Fund is a key stakeholder in the economic recovery of Sri Lanka.Mon 15:10
• federal government →

  highest, central, level of government in a federation

  • The government plans road reconstruction in a constituency and oversees infrastructure projects in Lagos.Mon 17:53
  • President Tinubu is utilizing the federal government structure to drive a job creation agenda, which is being implemented in Imo State.Mon 15:35

Related events

• Nonye Soludo addresses state issues of infrastructure and governance in Nigeria, noting state government spending in tens of billions of naira.Sun 18:52
• Flawed Nigerian budgeting process allowed for the misuse of public funds.Jul 4
• The IMF assessed Nigeria's economic situation, and the federal government strengthened public finances.Jun 18
• The government of Nigeria is urged to reduce its financial dependence on a specific sector.Aug 18
• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is investigating alleged misuse of public funds in Nigeria.Jul 7