By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Premium Times
The Nigerian government has disbursed 372.62 billion nairas in student loans and trained 156,446 beneficiaries of technical education and training programmes. These measures are part of Bola Tinubu’s education reforms, which notably target vocational training, science, girls’ schooling and digitalisation, according to Premium Times.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is seeking $21.7 billion in new loans, as public debt reaches 166.79 trillion naira. The analysis examines whether this borrowing will improve roads, electricity and public services, according to Business Day Nigeria.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu asks Parliament to approve a $7.7 billion external loan and withdraws earlier requests for $20.5 billion and €1.05 billion in financing. The funds are to help cover the 2026 budget deficit and finance priority projects, while the precise borrowing terms are set out, according to Premium Times and Tribune Online.
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The governor of Nigeria’s Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has approved the recruitment of technical staff for the local revenue service. The measure aims to strengthen the state tax administration’s capacity, according to Premium Times.
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Atiku Abubakar opposes the $7.7 billion loan requested by Bola Tinubu to partly finance Nigeria’s 2026 budget deficit. The former vice-president is calling on the Senate to examine the projects financed, the interest and repayment terms, according to Daily Trust.
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Two men arrested over alleged spying for Boko HaramTwo men, Bukar Usman and Ladan Modu, were arrested on 1 November in Benisheikh, Borno State, by the Hybrid Force, which suspects them of providing intelligence to Boko Haram. The arrests were reported on 4 November by Zagazola Makama, citing security sources.
Ivory Coast revives school theatre with “L’École des vertus”Ivory Coast’s Ministry of National Education has launched preparatory work in Yamoussoukro for a national project to revive school theatre through the play “L’École des vertus”. A school tour is intended to promote civic-mindedness and living together, according to AIP.The week in Africa
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