N6.9 Trillion Budget Padding: BudgIT Exposes Potential Fraud in Nigeria’s 2025 Budget

A groundbreaking report by BudgIT, a leading civic technology organization in Nigeria, has uncovered potential fraud within the 2025 Federal Budget. The investigation reveals significant discrepancies and budget padding concerns, particularly impacting key Ministries such as Humanitarian Affairs and Agriculture. According to the report, the National Assembly dramatically increased allocations for both these Ministries, raising red flags about their priorities and impact on national development.