In response to widespread protests over hunger and hardship, the Federal Government has allocated ₦570 billion to the 36 states to enhance livelihood support for their citizens.
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During his address to the nation on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu also revealed that the Federal Government’s total fiscal revenue for the first half of 2024 amounted to ₦9.1 trillion, representing a notable increase compared to the previous administration’s earnings.
“Also, more than N570bn has been released to the 36 states to expand livelihood support to their citizens, while 600,000 nano-businesses have benefitted from our nano-grants. An additional 400,000 more nan0-businesses are expected to benefit,” the President stated.
