Nigeria’s 2026 Federal Budget is worth N68.32 trillion. But whose needs are reflected in how that money is spent? Think about the young Nigerian searching for opportunities, the girl who needs quality education, or the person with a disability who struggles to access public facilities. How much of the budget is directed towards their needs? Thread! #GetInvolved #AskQuestions #FollowTheMoney

With COP31 approaching and Nigeria’s budget and energy transition planning processes under way, the conversation around climate finance needs to go beyond commitments. Young Nigerians need to know where the money is going, how it is being spent and whether it is delivering results for communities. Tracking climate finance can be difficult. Funds flow through different institutions and funding channels, while gaps in project-level data and inconsistent reporting make it harder to trace allocations, track spending and assess the impact of climate investments. Young people have a stake in these decisions and the future they will inherit. At Green Accountability for Young Voices, we will explore how young Nigerians can use public data to track climate finance, scrutinise green budget allocations and hold decision-makers accountable for how these funds are used. 🎙️Speakers: 📌 Theresa Tolulope Gbenro, Youth Advisor, AU-EU Youth Action Lab 📌 Chima Ernest Okoli, Climate Innovator and Youth Development Professional 📌 Inyene-Christ David, Climate Justice Advocate and Legal Practitioner 🗓️ Thursday, 29 October 2026 🕚 11:00 AM (WAT) 💻 BudgIT’s Zoom If you are a young Nigerian, this conversation concerns you and your future. Join us to explore how young Nigerians can track climate finance and demand accountability. 🔗 Join Us: tinyurl.com/GreenAccountabil… #GetInvolved #AskQuestions #ClimateFinance

CONFIRMED! Slots are filling up fast! Have you registered for #StateofStates2026? We present @OnyinyeYvonne, CEO of Techpoint Finance Consults, as one of our panellists. A Chartered Accountant and Tax Practitioner, Dr. Yvonne has over 15 years of experience across Nigeria’s public and private sectors, with expertise in taxation, fiscal policy advocacy and regulatory frameworks. Panel Theme: From Budget Choices to Better Outcomes: Are States Spending Where It Matters? 📅 November 3, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM Plan to attend? Register here: event.stateofstates.budgit.o… #StateofStates2026 #GetInvolved

CONFIRMED! Hon. Kingsley Anosike, Commissioner for Budget and Planning, @NG_AbiaState , will be joining our panel at the #StateofStates2026. With over two decades of leadership experience, including senior roles at ExxonMobil, Hon. Anosike brings experience in fiscal management, economic planning and public finance. He led the team that developed Abia State’s 25-year development plan and oversees the state’s budgeting and planning functions. Panel Theme: From Budget Choices to Better Outcomes: Are States Spending Where It Matters? Abia State ranked 4th in BudgIT’s 2025 State of States report, making its first appearance in the top ten. At this session, Hon. Anosike will bring his experience in managing the state’s finances to a discussion on the choices states make and what those choices mean for citizens. 📅 November 3, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM Be in the room for this discussion. Save your spot: event.stateofstates.budgit.o… #StateofStates2026 #GetInvolved #AskQuestions

Charity begins at home, they say. Learning to manage your household budget is a good place to start when it comes to making better financial decisions. It can also help you understand how government budgets work and how public money is spent. Through the #BudgITAt15 Impact Stories series, we have shared stories of individuals and communities and how budgets affect their lives. Today, we spotlight Esiobu Nnaemeka Success, PhD, a BudgIT SFTL Fellow in Imo State, who brought young people and rural farmers in his community together to learn about personal finance and government budgets. Participants learned how to manage household spending, find government budget documents and understand how public funds are allocated. They also gained the confidence to access this information independently. Knowing how to find and understand government budget information helps citizens follow public spending and see how it connects to the needs of their communities. Read Esiobu’s story to learn how he is helping young people and rural farmers build this understanding. #BudgITAt15 #FollowTheMoney #AskQuestions

UNICEF estimates that 10.5 million Nigerian children aged 5–14 are out of school. From January to June 2026, 34 state governments spent a combined N1.049 trillion on education. Rivers and Osun published no data on their education expenditure for the period. For the millions of children who remain out of school and the thousands learning in poor conditions, billions of naira mean little if they do not translate into access to education and safe, conducive learning environments. Citizens deserve to know how public funds are improving access to education and the conditions in which children learn. How much did your state spend on education, and what has that spending delivered for its children? Read our Subnational Budget Implementation Review to find out how much your state spent on education in six months. 👉 budgit.org/post_infographics… #AskQuestions #GetInvolved

A government contract has been awarded, but the real test is whether the work gets done as promised. Throughout this series, we’ve explored the Public Procurement Act and the rules that guide government contracts. In this final episode, we look at what happens after a contract is awarded, the responsibilities of government institutions and contractors, and how the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and citizens can help ensure projects are properly executed. That road should be built to the agreed standard. That school should be completed. The equipment promised to a health centre should be delivered. Public money is meant to serve the public, and citizens have a right to check what was promised, what was delivered and whether the work meets the required standard. A contract being awarded doesn’t always mean the job is done, or done well. Catch the final episode of our public procurement series. #GetInvolved #AskQuestions

Nigeria’s young population holds enormous potential to shape the country’s future. With AI creating new opportunities to develop solutions, work with data and tackle real-world challenges, young Nigerians have more ways to contribute to governance and civic participation. Tomorrow, BudgIT will be at the 7th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS 2026), where @kunmioludiran, our Data Analyst with the AI Unit, will moderate a panel on “Young Voices, AI and the Future of Governance.” Drawing on BudgIT’s experience with civic technology and tools like Bimi, the session will explore how young people can use AI to understand public finance, strengthen accountability and turn information into action. 🗓️ 22 October 2026 🕘 9:00 AM 📍 Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Gadon Kaya, Kano State. We look forward to meaningful conversations and insights on how young Nigerians can use AI to shape governance and drive change. #KANSIS2026 #GetInvolved

Fuel price discount at NNPC filling stations? Nigerians have questions! The Federal Government’s announcement has sparked debate over what the discount really means. Is it a subsidy, a promotional offer, or simply a discount? With fuel prices influencing transportation fares and the cost of living, there’s a lot to consider. This afternoon, our Country Director, @Thegrey8, will be live on @tvcnewsng to weigh in on the development and discuss the issues surrounding the fuel price discount. 📺 Tune in at 2:00 PM and follow the conversation! #GetInvolved

Last Wednesday, the @BudgITng team joined members of the Open Alliance for a courtesy visit to the Office of the Director of Legal Services of the Nigeria Police Force. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the proposed establishment of state police, the progress of the process and how civil society can contribute to ongoing policing reforms. The office shared updates on the state police proposal and the constitutional steps required for its implementation. The conversation also explored how the Nigeria Police Force and civil society organisations can work more closely, particularly by sharing information from communities and strengthening accountability. At BudgIT, we are always eager to participate in conversations that bring citizens, civil society and public institutions together to exchange perspectives and contribute to decisions that affect Nigerians. #GetInvolved #AskQuestions

You are paying a double tax on your life. Our latest subnational data tracking macro-fiscal reforms and state expenditures found that state governments collectively logged N614.55 billion on healthcare in a six-month window. But on the ground, the clinical reality reflects an entirely different transaction. When a public hospital lacks basic medical oxygen, or requires a family to personally buy gloves and syringes before treating an emergency, it functions as an involuntary double-tax on citizens. You pay once through state-level public resources. You pay a second time out of pocket during your family’s most vulnerable moments. If state governments are spending this much on healthcare, Nigerians deserve to see that investment reflected in the care they receive, not in another bill they must pay to stay alive. #AskQuestions #FollowTheMoney