The move is seen as a strategic initiative designed to ease the burden of fuel subsidy removal which will ensure that Nigerians.

He said Nigeria is working on diversifying its economy away from fossil fuels and believes France can play a key role in that move.

Tinubu urged the Senate to confirm the nominees in line with Section 154 (1) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.

Zubair, who has been vocal in his criticisms of the Tinubu-led administration, was reportedly arrested in Kano and transported to Abuja.

TETFund noted that scholars who have already enrolled in foreign institutions would continue to draw down on their scholarships till the end of their programmes.

The budget is made up of five major sectors including Administration, Economic, Social, Regional, Law and Justice.