Nigerian President Tinubu's administration spent N2.3bn on foreign trips in 6 months, sparking criticism amid economic hardship.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's administration spent N2.3bn on foreign trips & related expenses within 6 months (Feb 21-July 19, 2024), according to BudgIT Foundation's GovSpend analytics platform. Trips involved President Tinubu, VP Kashim Shettima, and First Lady, Remi Tinubu, visiting Dubai, Ethiopia, Switzerland, Liberia, France, & Cote d'Ivoire. Critics argue against this spending amid Nigeria's severe economic hardship.

August 20, 2024
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