Backlash Mounts as Presidency Spends ₦34bn on Foreign Travel Amid Economic Hardship
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 3/02/2026
President Bola Tinubu's administration is facing intense public criticism following revelations that the Presidency spent at least ₦34.39 billion on foreign exchange purchases for international travels and related obligations over a two-year period (2024–2025).According to an investigative report by Punch Newspapers, the figure was compiled from data on GovSpend, a transparent government expenditure tracker managed by BudgIT. The spending covered forex needs for the State House, Presidential Air Fleet, and offices of the President, Vice President, and First Lady—including flight costs, (…)
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