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Oshiomhole Backs Tinubu’s $21.7bn Foreign Loan Request, Says Funds Will Boost Infrastructure

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What TVC News reported

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has backed President Bola Tinubu’s request for approval to secure $20.5 billion and €1.04 billion in external loans, arguing that the funds are needed to address Nigeria’s infrastructure deficits.

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Oshiomhole Backs Tinubu’s $21.7bn Foreign Loan Request, Says Funds Will Boost Infrastructure. Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has backed President Bola Tinubu’s request for approval to secure $20.5 billion and €1.04 billion in external loans, arguing that the funds are needed to address Nigeria’s infrastructure deficits. Covered by 1 publications. TVC News: Oshiomhole Backs Tinubu’s $21.7bn Foreign Loan Request, Says Funds Will Boost Infrastructure.

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  1. TVC News Nigeria Oshiomhole Backs Tinubu’s $21.7bn Foreign Loan Request, Says Funds Will Boost Infrastructure Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has backed President Bola Tinubu’s request for approval to secure $20.5 billion and €1.04 billion in external loans, arguing that the funds are needed to address Nigeria’s infrastructure deficits. 28 Oct · Tier 3

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