President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the senate to approve a request to borrow $800 million from the World Bank.
Buhari’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Wednesday.
President Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Approval To Borrow $800m From World Bank
The president said the funds would be used to finance the National Social Safety Net programme.