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Edun, Bagudu Face Fire in Senate Over 2025 Budget Defence

Senators have launched a fierce attack on finance ministers Wale Edun and Atiku Bagudu in the 2025 budget defence session, amidst criticism over various aspects of the defence sector. The attacks come as senators examine the proposed budget for Defence.

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Nigeria Rolls Out 10,000 Tractors for Mechanised Farming Efforts

Nigeria plans to deploy 10,000 John Deere tractors as part of a presidential directive aimed at mechanizing farming through the National Agricultural Development Fund. The rollout will initially focus on 2,000 units, with the goal of expanding to all 36 states.

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