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flag Nigeria's justice minister blames centralized payments for project delays, urging a return to decentralized funding as the government pledges full 2024–2025 budget implementation by March 31, 2026.

flag Nigeria’s Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi criticized the federal government’s centralized contract payment system, blaming it for delays in capital projects, including his ministry’s failure to receive cash-backed funds despite a N869 million allocation. flag He called for reverting to a decentralized model where MDAs directly manage payments, arguing it was more efficient. flag The Senate Judiciary Committee echoed concerns, warning delays harm the justice sector. flag Meanwhile, the presidential office announced payments for outstanding 2024 projects have begun, with a pledge to fully implement 2024 and 2025 capital budgets by March 31, 2026, after MDAs submitted cash plans by February 23.

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