Lawmakers back foreign funding for major national infrastructure project.
The House of Representatives has approved a $516 million foreign loan to fund the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project.
The project is aimed at improving road connectivity across northern and southern Nigeria.
Lawmakers said the funding is necessary to accelerate infrastructure development.
The highway is expected to enhance trade and reduce travel time across regions.
The Federal Government has defended foreign borrowing as essential for capital projects.
Critics often raise concerns about Nigeria’s rising debt profile.
No final construction timeline has been officially disclosed.
The approval moves the project closer to implementation.