Atiku: Tinubu’s tenure almost over, fresh debt mustn’t stand
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s request for Senate approval to borrow $7.7 billion, or approximately ₦10.79 trillion, to part-finance the 2026 budget deficit. In a statement which Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication, ADC Presidential Campaign
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Atiku: Tinubu’s tenure almost over, fresh debt mustn’t stand. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s request for Senate approval to borrow $7.7 billion, or approximately ₦10.79 trillion, to part-finance the 2026 budget deficit. In a statement which Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication, ADC Presidential Campaign Covered by 1 publications. Daily Trust: Atiku: Tinubu’s tenure almost over, fresh debt mustn’t stand.
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- Daily Trust Nigeria Atiku: Tinubu’s tenure almost over, fresh debt mustn’t stand Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s request for Senate approval to borrow $7.7 billion, or approximately ₦10.79 trillion, to part-finance the 2026 budget deficit. In a statement which Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication, ADC Presidential Campaign 3 h ago · Tier 3
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