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#1. What is Bola Ahmed Tinubu's main priority according to his inauguration speech?
During his inauguration speech, Tinubu stated that security is his administration’s biggest priority.
#2. Which aspect of the previous administration did Tinubu criticise in his speech?
Tinubu criticised the monetary policy of the previous administration in his speech, stating that it was a “trainwreck” and that he would work on fixing it.
#3. What action did petrol stations take on Monday, 29th of May, in response to Tinubu’s confirmation of petrol subsidy removal?
They closed their gates – After Tinubu’s speech, petrol stations closed their gates, possibly in anticipation of the official announcement of the new petrol price without subsidy. Some stations that remained open started selling petrol at heavily inflated prices.
#4. What did the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Mele Kyari, speculate about the future price of petrol?
Streetlights – BudgIT found that in the 2023 budget, the allocation for streetlights (N81.7 billion) exceeded the combined allocation for education (N77.9 billion) and primary health centres (N3.1 billion). This raises concerns considering the high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria and the country’s high child and maternal mortality rates.
#5. According to BudgIT, which sector received a higher allocation in the 2023 budget than education and health combined?
BudgIT found that in the 2023 budget, the allocation for streetlights (₦81.7 billion) exceeded the combined allocation for education (₦77.9 billion) and primary health centres (₦3.1 billion). This raises concerns considering the high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria and the country’s high child and maternal mortality rates.
#6. In the 2023 budget, what amount was allocated for streetlights?
The budget for severance and welcome packages for outgoing and incoming National Assembly members and aides in the 2023 Appropriation Act is stated to be over ₦30 billion.
#7. What’s the estimated cost of severance and welcome packages for outgoing and incoming National Assembly members and aides?
The budget for severance and welcome packages for outgoing and incoming National Assembly members and aides in the 2023 Appropriation Act is stated to be over N30 billion.
#8. Which officials are eligible to receive severance benefits according to the information provided?
The information provided states that lawmakers of the National Assembly, retired heads of government agencies, former presidents, vice presidents, and military heads of state are all eligible to receive severance benefits.
#9. What are stakeholders in Nigeria's aviation industry requesting regarding the Nigeria Air project?
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation industry are requesting a thorough investigation into the Nigeria Air project, including its conception, process, expenses, and parties involved. They are calling for an independent inquiry to shed light on the project and hold those involved accountable.
#10. What is the main concern raised by stakeholders regarding the Nigeria Air project?
The stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation industry have concerns about the Nigeria Air project’s controversies, public outcry, and alleged malpractices. They believe there has been a lack of transparency and are calling for an independent investigation to examine the project’s conception, process, expenses, and parties involved.