Jonathan seeks $1bn loan to fight Boko Haram
By Suleiman Bello
President Goodluck Jonathan has asked the House of Representatives to grant approval to his government to borrow an external loan of $1bn(about N165bn).
President’s letter, seeking the lawmakers’ approval to borrow the money, was read during the House’s plenary in Abuja on Wednesday.
Jonathan said the money would be used to upgrade the equipment of the Armed Forces.
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