Aso Rock to Spend N2B on Generators Despite N7B Solar Plan in 2026 Budget Nigeria’s 2026 budget reveals that the Aso Rock Villa will spend nearly N2 billion on generator fuel and maintenance—N1.989 billion for fuel and N17.2 million for upkeep—despite a N7 billion allocation for solarisation. Critics question the huge generator expenditure amid Nigeria’s persistent power woes, arguing it highlights reliance on backup power even at the nation’s seat of power. The move aligns with broader trends as government agencies, including NIMC and Police Academy, budget billions for solar and generators to ensure uninterrupted electricity. : #AsoRockBudget #NigeriaPowerCrisis #GovernmentSpending

Malawi Government Denies Claims Vice President Jane Ansah Will Spend $1.3 Million Public Funds on Husband’s 80th Birthday Celebration in UK The Malawian government has strongly denied allegations that Vice President Jane Mayemu Ansah plans to spend $1.3 million (K2.3 billion) in public funds on a private trip to the United Kingdom for her husband’s 80th birthday celebration. The denial follows widespread public outrage after documents circulated on social media claiming the Vice President would travel to the UK with a large, taxpayer-funded entourage amid ongoing economic hardship in the country. In an official statement issued on December 22, 2025, the Office of the Vice President described the alleged budget documents as fake, misleading, and not originating from any government institution. Signed by the office’s Communications and Public Relations Officer, Richard Mveriwa, the statement insisted that no such expenditure was approved and urged the public to rely only on verified information from official channels. The controversy comes at a time when the Malawian government is calling on citizens to endure austerity measures, intensifying criticism from civil society groups and social media users who questioned the justification for public spending on what was perceived as a private family event. The Vice President’s office reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability, condemning what it described as the deliberate spread of false information capable of undermining public trust. #Malawi #GovernmentSpending #InternationalNews