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Nigeria · Country watch

Tinubu Seeks $7.7bn Loan, State Police Bill Advances

President Tinubu requests Senate approval for a $7.7bn loan, while the state police bill awaits his assent after passing state assemblies.

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Conditions for business in Nigeria remain stable. Tinubu's $7.7bn loan request and the state police bill's progress are significant but expected developments. The raid on an illegal refinery highlights ongoing regulatory enforcement in the energy sector.

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In this briefing Bola Tinubu · Senate of Nigeria · NMDPRA · EFCC · National Assembly

Regulation

  • Finance
  • Public sector

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $7.7bn loan

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President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate's approval for a $7.7 billion external borrowing plan. This loan is intended to part-finance the 2026 budget deficit and support key sectors of the economy, according to Punch. The proposal includes details on the sources of funds and the conditions under which they would be raised, as reported by Premium Times. The request marks a shift from a previous borrowing plan, which has now been withdrawn.

Impact Lenders and investors in Nigeria's public sector will see changes in borrowing strategies and fiscal planning.

Sources: Premium Time ↗, Punch ↗

Disruption

  • Energy

NMDPRA and EFCC raid illegal refinery in Ogun

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided an illegal refinery in Ogere-Remo, Ogun State. According to Daily Post Nigeria and Vanguard Nigeria, the operation was based on intelligence that revealed a sophisticated setup. The NMDPRA warned that products from the refinery could pose risks to vehicles and public safety.

Impact Energy sector operators and vehicle owners face potential safety risks from illegal fuel products.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria ↗, Vanguard Nigeria ↗

Politics

  • Public sector

State police bill awaits Tinubu's assent

The National Assembly is set to transmit the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after 28 state Houses of Assembly approved the constitutional amendment. This development, reported by Punch and Information Nigeria, clears the threshold needed for the creation of state police. The bill aims to decentralize police powers, allowing states more control over their law enforcement agencies.

Impact Public-sector employers and law enforcement agencies will need to adjust to potential changes in policing structures.

Sources: Punch ↗, Information Nigeria ↗

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