Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh $516m Loan

Nigeria’s President Tinubu requests Senate nod for $516 million fresh loan amid economic strain | Contesto: cronaca

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President Bola Tinubu has formally requested Senate approval for a new $516,333,070 loan, according to a letter sent to the upper legislative chamber. The request, which seeks to secure additional external borrowing, arrives as Africa’s largest economy grapples with persistent currency volatility, high inflation, and mounting public debt. The presidency has not yet disclosed the specific projects or programs the loan is intended to finance, leaving lawmakers and analysts to scrutinize the terms and necessity of the fresh borrowing. The move comes barely a year after Tinubu’s administration secured earlier loan approvals from the National Assembly, raising questions about Nigeria’s widening fiscal gap. The country’s total public debt has surged past N87 trillion, according to recent data from the Debt Management Office, with external debt accounting for a significant portion. Critics argue that recurrent borrowing without transparent allocation risks deepening the debt trap, while supporters contend that strategic loans are essential for infrastructure and post-subsidy reform stabilization. Senate sources indicate that the request will undergo committee review before a plenary vote, with some lawmakers demanding detailed breakdowns of interest rates, repayment timelines, and developmental impact. The loan approval process is expected to reignite debates over Nigeria’s reliance on foreign credit, especially as the government struggles to boost non-oil revenues and attract direct investment. Economic analysts have warned that without corresponding productivity gains, additional borrowing could exacerbate debt servicing costs, which already consume over 90% of government revenue. The timing of the request is politically sensitive, coming just months after Tinubu’s administration removed the long-standing fuel subsidy and unified the naira exchange rate—policies that have triggered a cost-of-living crisis. While the government touts these reforms as necessary for long-term growth, ordinary Nigerians face soaring prices for transportation, food, and utilities. Civil society groups have urged the Senate to demand accountability mechanisms to ensure that any new loans...

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