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SERAP Urges Tinubu To Probe Alleged ₦2.9bn Missing Funds In NIGCOMSAT, NNRA.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct a full investigation into the alleged disappearance or diversion of about ₦2.9bn involving the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the demand was contained in a letter dated April 11, 2026, signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, urging the President to ensure accountability based on findings in the latest Auditor-General’s report.
SERAP asked Tinubu to mandate the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, alongside the management of both agencies, to account for the funds in question.
It also urged the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), as well as anti-corruption agencies, to investigate the allegations and prosecute anyone found culpable.
According to SERAP, any misappropriated funds should be fully recovered and returned to the national treasury.
The organisation said the allegations were contained in the Auditor-General’s report released on September 9, 2025, and raised serious concerns about financial mismanagement and lack of transparency in the affected agencies.
It described the claims as a breach of public trust and Nigeria’s anti-corruption obligations, warning that such irregularities undermine national development and public safety.
SERAP specifically cited an alleged ₦465m unauthorised investment by NIGCOMSAT in Gicell Wireless Ltd, saying the transaction was carried out without required approvals or proper documentation.
It also noted that there was no evidence of due diligence or investment appraisal before the funds were committed.
The group further urged the government to disclose the ownership structure of the company involved in the transaction.
On NNRA, SERAP referenced the Auditor-General’s findings that over ₦4.35m was paid for training programmes without proof that they took place, and more than ₦16m spent on ICT equipment without approval.
It said the lack of supporting documentation raised concerns that due process was not followed.
SERAP warned that it may take legal action if the government fails to respond within seven days, insisting that accountability is necessary to protect public interest and strengthen anti-corruption efforts.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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