Senate Confirms Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), following a recommendation by its Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. The confirmation came after the committee, chaired by Adetokunbo Abiru, presented its report during plenary. Abiru said the nominee met all requirements under […]
Senate Approves $516m Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $516 million external loan to finance the construction of key sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. The approval was granted during plenary after lawmakers considered a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Aliyu Wamakko. The report, presented by […]