{
  "id": 14571628,
  "title": "Experts slam Tinubu’s N100.5bn airport reimbursement plan for Yobe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/experts-slam-tinubus-n100-5bn-airport-reimbursement-plan-for-yobe-14571628",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T00:40:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/experts-slam-tinubus-n100-5bn-airport-reimbursement-plan-for-yobe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aviation experts have criticised the Nigerian government's plan to reimburse the Yobe State Government N100.5 billion for the construction of the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu. The experts argue that such reimbursements are unnecessary and that state-owned airports should be economically viable, with realistic traffic projections and sustainable operational plans. President Bola Tinubu requested legislative approval for the promissory note programme, but aviation analysts warn against inflated project costs and regulatory concerns.",
  "summary": "Aviation experts have criticised President Tinubu’s plan to reimburse Yobe State N100.5bn for its airport, citing concerns over economic viability. Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-slam-tinubus-n100-5bn-airport-reimbursement-plan-for-yobe/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Experts slam Tinubu’s N100.5bn airport reimbursement plan for Yobe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/experts-slam-tinubus-n100-5bn-airport-reimbursement-plan-for-yobe",
        "published": "2026-10-15T00:16:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}