FG allocates ₦49bn for inmates' feeding, uniforms story by Farida Abba The Federal Government has allocated over ₦49bn in the 2026 budget estimates for the feeding of inmates, medical supplies, prison repairs, uniforms, and the purchase of arms and security equipment. The budget breakdown showed that ₦40bn was allocated for foodstuffs and catering materials, ₦1bn for uniforms and other clothing, ₦1bn for drugs and medical supplies, ₦5bn for rehabilitation and repairs of prison facilities, and ₦861m for prison biometrics, arms, ammunition, and other security equipment. Data from the Nigerian Correctional Service website indicate...