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President Buhari Asks Senate To Approve Fresh $2.18 Billion Loan, Gives Reason for Borrowing Funds

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Nigerian Senate to approve an external loan of 2.18 billion dollars.

The president’s request was contained in a letter read by the Senate president, Ahmed Lawan, during plenary on Tuesday, May 18.

The Nigerian Senate disclosed on its Twitter account that the loan was demanded by the federal government to finance the 2021 budget deficit.

The federal government said it would use the loan to fund critical infrastructural projects in transportation, health, and education.

Meanwhile, the federal government’s move to borrow more money from external sources has certainly raised eyebrows among Nigerians. Wale Olusi, the head of research at United Capital Plc said increased loans by the federal government will affect the country’s debt profile.

He said such actions will create more burden. on the Nigerian economy.

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