President Bola Tinubu has submitted a proposal seeking Senate approval for the securitisation of the balance of Ways and Means revenue in Nigeria’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), citing concerns about outstanding debt due to domestic debt servicing. Addressing Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu underscored the necessity of addressing the debt burden through this strategy. “In Read More…
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Approval Granted: Nigeria Secures $1 Billion AfDB Loan for Budget Support and Forex Supply
Finance Minister Olawale Edun announced the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval of a $1 billion concessional loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) aimed at bolstering the budget and enhancing foreign exchange reserves. Edun revealed the loan details, citing a 4.2% interest rate over 25 years with an eight-year moratorium, following a cabinet meeting in Read More…