Senate pushes bill to tighten controls on foreign aid

Senate during plenary as lawmakers pass for second reading a bill to improve transparency, accountability and oversight of foreign aid and donor-funded projects in Nigeria

By Anayo Akwitti The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a legal framework for the transparent management, accountability and disclosure of foreign assistance, humanitarian support, grants and concessional financing received by Nigeria. The proposed legislation is aimed at strengthening oversight of donor-funded projects, integrating foreign aid into the national […]

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