Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget has rejected reports alleging that N4.2 billion was earmarked in the 2026 budget for the purchase of office furniture and microphones for the Office of the Deputy Governor, describing the claim as a misrepresentation of the state's capital provisions.

In a statement shared on Friday, the ministry stated that the N4,247,816,006 (N4.2 billion) referenced in the reports represents the total capital allocation to the Office of the Deputy Governor for the 2026 fiscal year, and not an amount dedicated solely to furniture and microphones.

"The total capital allocation for the Office of the Deputy Governor for Y2026 is N4,247,816,006. This figure has been incorrectly r...