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Nigeria Denies IMF-Flagged ₦8 Trillion Off-Budget Spending as Public Debate Erupts
An IMF official has flagged approximately ₦8 trillion in Nigerian government spending that was not captured in the official 2026 budget, prompting the federal government to formally deny operating a shadow budget. The disclosure has triggered a public accountability debate with material implications for investor confidence in Nigeria's fiscal governance. Multiple official statements have been issued as the controversy widens.
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- Nigerians react as IMF disclosure sparks debate over alleged N8.8 trillion unreported spending · nairametrics.com · T2
- FG Denies Operating ‘Shadow Budget’ after IMF Official Flags ₦8 trillion Unreported Spending · techeconomy.ng · T2
- FG dismisses claims of N8 trillion spending outside 2026 budget · nairametrics.com · T2