The Ministry of Education has now contacted the National Mathematical Centre to request that it submit all national Olympiad competitions it organizes.
They want to start sponsoring all of them to the international finals now.
They have started contacting schools already.
This was abandoned in 2019.
I hope they don’t politicize it.
Our children need to shine on global stages.
Dear Mr. @taiwoyedele
Honourable Minister,
Thank you for taking the time to address the concerns raised following the IMF’s observations. Public engagement on matters of fiscal policy is essential, and your willingness to respond is welcome.
I believe your statement correctly makes one important distinction that should not be lost in the public debate. The IMF did not accuse the Federal Government of operating an illegal “shadow budget,” nor did it allege that public funds were stolen or expended without legal authority. It is therefore right to caution against characterising the IMF’s observations as allegations of criminality where none were made.
However, the issue that appears to remain unanswered is the very concern the IMF raised. The question is not simply whether the expenditure was lawful. The question is why expenditure equivalent to approximately 2% of GDP was reportedly not reflected in the official budget in a manner that resulted in a divergence between Nigeria’s reported fiscal deficit and its actual financing needs.
That distinction matters. Expenditure can be perfectly lawful and still not be presented in a way that provides citizens, legislators, investors and development partners with a complete picture of the government’s fiscal position. Transparency is not only about legality; it is also about comprehensiveness, clarity and faithful representation.
Your statement explains that some expenditures arise through statutory transfers, first-line charges, multi-year capital projects, intervention mechanisms and other lawful arrangements. If these categories account for the IMF’s observations, it would greatly strengthen public confidence if the Ministry published a reconciliation showing how those expenditures relate to the figures referenced by the IMF. Such a reconciliation would move the discussion from competing narratives to verifiable facts. Which is important at this point.
Specifically, it would be helpful to clarify:
1. Which expenditures make up the approximately 2% of GDP referenced by the IMF?
2. In which public fiscal reports are those expenditures disclosed?
3. How do those reported figures reconcile with the approved Appropriation Acts and the government’s published fiscal deficit?
4. Why did the IMF conclude that there was a difference between the reported fiscal deficit and the government’s actual financing needs if the reporting already presents a complete picture?
I also commend your reference to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to eliminate overlapping and multiple budgets. That acknowledgement suggests there is room for improving the coherence and presentation of Nigeria’s fiscal framework, which appears broadly consistent with the IMF’s recommendation.
Ultimately, this should not become a debate about whether the government acted lawfully versus whether the IMF acted responsibly. Both can be acting in good faith while highlighting different aspects of the same issue. The public deserves clarity on both legality and transparency.
The strongest way to settle this matter is through evidence. A detailed reconciliation of the relevant expenditures, their legal basis, and their treatment in Nigeria’s fiscal reports would answer the IMF’s observations far more convincingly than competing interpretations ever could.
The Crisis Started When I Refused His N12.5bn Demand" - DG Adeniyi
— DG Adeniyi says the Chief of Staff asked him for N12.5 billion and the problem began when he refused to pay.
To understand how scandalously corrupt this ruling of 26 June by Isa Dashen of @FederalHigh is, you have to read his original judgment of 10 Dec 2025.
On pages 20-21 of that judgment, the judge determined that the Peace Movement Party (PMP) did not arise in the case & was both "belated" & an "impermissible afterthought".
On the issue of logo, he held explicitly that the Constitution "does not empower INEC to reject a logo merely because it resembles that of an existing party."
5 months later, the same judge empowered himself to reject a party merely because a person not party to the case alleged that its logo resembled that of a non-existing party.
#NoBeJujuBeDat?!
#Lifusprudence
I don tire ehh😂
All the People wey I beg to do PVC Since wey no gree, as Dem hear say deadline don near, they've all suddenly developed interest😪
Nigerians🤦♂️
That Kenneth Okonkwo still doesn't understand why Peter Obi sued him is disappointing for a supposed lawyer.
If he missed his Defamation (Tort) classes in the University, can't he just read it up now?
The Disturbing Reports from Osun State University
I have read with deep concern the troubling reports of soldiers invading students’ hostels at Osun State University, Osogbo, during which students were allegedly assaulted, humiliated, dispossessed of their personal belongings, and female students subjected to degrading treatment, including rape.
Every Nigerian deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Our Armed Forces are renowned for their courage, discipline, and sacrifice in defending our nation. They are not known for such barbarity against the very citizens they are sworn to protect.
I therefore urge the military high command to conduct a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation into these allegations. Anyone found culpable should be brought to justice. Holding offending personnel accountable will not only ensure justice for the victims but also preserve the honour and integrity of our Armed Forces while serving as a deterrent against future abuses.
A nation that respects human dignity builds confidence in its institutions. We must never tolerate impunity or the abuse of power.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
@santos__vito Omo, this is part of the reasons why I fear big cities, them don use am replace person.
They should run a public inquiry from the police to the prison, to the Sunday baridi they all have to pay.