Tinubu Administration Breaks Transparency Tradition with Silent Budget Reports

President Bola Tinubu's administration in Nigeria has broken the tradition of transparency by not publishing quarterly budget performance reports, leading to concerns about accountability. This disruption marks the first time in 15 years that the legally mandated reports under the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007 have not been released to the public.

The blackout extends to the Budget Office, Central Bank of Nigeria, and the Open Treasury Portal, affecting the transparency of government spending. Transparency advocates warn that the absence of fiscal data leaves Nigerians in the dark about the trillions of naira in public funds spent.

The lack of reports has fueled criticism of the Tinubu administration for reducing avenues for public accountability.