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Presidency Denies Withholding ₦250bn NLNG Dividends From States

By Trending9ja Staff • • 3 min read

President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde

The Presidency has rejected Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in NLNG dividends for each state until after the 2027 elections.

Officials described the allegation as false. Makinde, the APM presidential candidate, has insisted he is ready to provide evidence.

Sources: The Nation • Punch • Naija News

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