JUST IN: Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m loan

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President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate requesting approval to secure a fresh $516,333,070 loan.

In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Thursday’s plenary, the proposed loan is to be sourced from Deutsche Bank.

The funds are intended to support the already approved borrowing plan for the Sokoto–Badagry 1,000km Super Highway project.

The President urged lawmakers to fast-track consideration and approval of the request.

Following the reading, Akpabio referred the proposal to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts for further legislative review, with a directive to report back within one week.