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$21bn Foreign Loan: Same Borrowing Plan, Different Headlines – Tope Ajayi

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What TVC News reported

The Federal Government’s proposed $21 billion foreign borrowing plan has continued to generate headlines, but repeated reports have created the impression that President Bola Tinubu is seeking a fresh loan each time the issue resurfaces.

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$21bn Foreign Loan: Same Borrowing Plan, Different Headlines – Tope Ajayi. The Federal Government’s proposed $21 billion foreign borrowing plan has continued to generate headlines, but repeated reports have created the impression that President Bola Tinubu is seeking a fresh loan each time the issue resurfaces. Covered by 1 publications. TVC News: $21bn Foreign Loan: Same Borrowing Plan, Different Headlines – Tope Ajayi.

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  1. TVC News Nigeria $21bn Foreign Loan: Same Borrowing Plan, Different Headlines – Tope Ajayi The Federal Government’s proposed $21 billion foreign borrowing plan has continued to generate headlines, but repeated reports have created the impression that President Bola Tinubu is seeking a fresh loan each time the issue resurfaces. 28 Oct · Tier 3

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