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National Assembly members inserted thousands of projects in the president’s initial budget proposal. Over the past week, Nigeria’s 2024 budget has come under scrutiny after Senator Abdul Ningi alleged some shady dealings in its preparation and passage. The Senate ultimately suspended the lawmaker for his troubles, but the extra attention has uncovered some eyebrow-raising activities in the ₦28.7 trillion budget President Bola Tinubu signed in January 2024. In its examination of the budget, BudgIT, an organisation that facilitates budget reforms, found that National Assembly members inserted th…