GOODBYE TO FUEL SUBSIDY TO MONEY FOR ROAD CONTRACTORS THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ

Results

#1. What is the purpose of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar's presence in court?

To challenge the election results

To testify as witnesses

To file a joint petition against the court

To seek a presidential pardon

Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar are in court to challenge the election results. They have filed petitions disputing Bola Tinubu’s victory as Nigeria’s president-elect. These petitions allege various irregularities and manipulation of election results, indicating their intent to challenge the legitimacy of the election outcome.

#2. Why did Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi request the live broadcast of the proceedings challenging Bola Tinubu's victory as Nigeria's president-elect?

They wanted to manipulate public opinion in their favour.

They believed the dispute had significant importance and should be broadcast.

They wanted to embarrass Bola Tinubu in front of the nation.

They thought live broadcast would help them secure their victory in the court.

Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi requested the live broadcast of the proceedings because they wanted the public to have access to the proceedings of their case against Bola Tinubu’s victory as Nigeria’s president-elect.

#3. What was the court's ruling regarding the request for live broadcasting of the proceedings?

The court granted the request and allowed a live broadcast of the proceedings.

The court denied the request, stating that a fair hearing does not require live broadcasting.

The court postponed the decision on live broadcasting and reserved a ruling on the matter.

The court suggested conducting the proceedings in a stadium instead of allowing live broadcasts.

The court ruled that there was no legal basis for live broadcasting of the proceedings. They stated that a fair hearing does not necessarily mean conducting court sittings on television or in a stadium. The court emphasised that the decision to allow live broadcasts should be a judicial policy determined by the heads of courts.

#4. When did the Dangote Refinery officially start its operations?

2015

2020

2022

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#5. What is one of the expected benefits of the Dangote Refinery for Nigeria?

Increased reliance on oil imports

Reduction in job opportunities

Decreased availability of petroleum products

Creation of direct and indirect jobs

One of the expected benefits of the Dangote Refinery for Nigeria is the creation of 100,000 direct and indirect jobs. The refinery’s operations are expected to have a positive impact on the Nigerian economy by generating employment opportunities and boosting job creation. Additionally, the refinery’s presence is likely to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on oil imports and increase the availability and affordability of petroleum products domestically.

#6. How much money was disbursed by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing for the completion of road projects in Nigeria?

₦202 million

₦221 million

₦202 billion

₦221 billion

#7. What source of funding was used for the disbursement of the money to road contractors?

Government budget allocation

Donor grants

SUKUK bond funds

World Bank loans

The disbursement of funds to road contractors was sourced from the SUKUK bond funds. SUKUK is an Islamic financial instrument, and the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing utilised the 2021 SUKUK bond funds for the completion of road projects.

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