Gatekeepers News reports that the letter of request was read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday during plenary.
This request is coming barely five days before the termination of the current administration.
In the letter, Mr Buhari explained that the money is for judgment granted against ministries, departments and agencies which had earlier been settled through promissory notes.
He stated that the payment of the judgment debt was approved by the Federal Executive Council.
“The distinguished Senate President may wish to be informed that the Federal Executive Council FEC in its meeting on March 29, 2023, approved the settlement of top priority judgement debts secured by federal ministries, departments and agencies MDAs through the issuance of promissory notes.
“The judgement debts have been settled through the issuance of promissory notes which will then be reviewed over time for the convenience of the federal government or of Nigeria.
Buhari is set to exit office on Monday following 8 years of leadership of the federal republic of Nigeria as president.
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has expressed his concerns over…
Federal Government of Nigeria says although the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage is yet…
Festus Osifo, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) President, has stated that increasing the minimum wage…
On Wednesday, heavy rains caused a part of a highway to collapse in Guangdong province,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has recently launched the Port Harcourt-Aba train service, which covers…
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appreciated the significant contributions of Nigeria's workforce, especially for…