Senate considers Tinubu’s N10.79tn foreign loan request
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The Nigerian Senate has begun scrutinising President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $7.7bn (N10.79tn) external loan to help finance the 2026 budget.
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Senate considers Tinubu’s N10.79tn foreign loan request. The Nigerian Senate has begun scrutinising President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $7.7bn (N10.79tn) external loan to help finance the 2026 budget. Covered by 1 publications. Punch: Senate considers Tinubu’s N10.79tn foreign loan request.
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- Punch Nigeria Senate considers Tinubu’s N10.79tn foreign loan request The Nigerian Senate has begun scrutinising President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $7.7bn (N10.79tn) external loan to help finance the 2026 budget. 2 h ago · Tier 3
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