Nigerian lawmakers approved President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to borrow USD 2.21 bln internationally to cover a budget deficit of NGN 9.18 tln (USD 5.48 bln) for 2024. The borrowing plan includes USD 1.7 bln in Eurobonds and USD 500 mln in Sukuk, marking Nigeria’s return to international debt markets after issuing USD 900 mln in domestic dollar bonds earlier this year.