# Sokoto-Badagry Highway

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Atiku Abubakar Opposes Fresh $516 Million Loan for Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Criticizes Tinubu's Borrowing Strategy

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu's request for a $516 million foreign loan to fund the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. Abubakar questioned the project's financing, procurement process, and its potential to deepen Nigeria's debt burden.

Apr 23, 20266 min read

Politics

Tinubu Seeks Senate Nod for Additional $516 Million Loan for Sokoto-Badagry Highway

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to approve a fresh loan of $516,333,007 from Deutsche Bank. The funds are earmarked for the initial phases of the ambitious Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project, intended to connect the country's northern and southern regions.

Apr 23, 20268 min read

Infrastructure Loan Nigeria