Buhari stops deductions from state allocations





President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the suspension of deductions from state allocations on the N689.5 billion salary assistance loans given them by the Central Bank of Nigeria last year. The president’s decision was conveyed to the National Economic Council today by Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun. It coincided with a reported shortfall by over N50

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