Nigerian lawmakers demand president unfreeze funds for 395,731 N-Power beneficiaries in 72 hours.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has given President Bola Tinubu 72 hours to unfreeze the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) accounts and resume stipend payments to 395,731 N-Power beneficiaries. The request comes after the agency's accounts were frozen due to corruption allegations, hindering essential poverty alleviation programs like N-Power and school feeding initiatives. Lawmakers argue this move is crucial for economic inclusivity and youth empowerment.

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