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Waste, Not Borrowing, Is the Problem, Atiku Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
Aug 3, 2026 · 14:42 WAT
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticised the Tinubu administration’s handling of Nigeria’s economy, arguing that wasteful spending and weak fiscal management, rather than borrowing alone, are driving economic hardship. The comments address macroeconomic and fiscal conditions that may influence investor sentiment and the operating environment for Nigerian Exchange-listed companies.