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Tinubu grants ₦450m relief to SPAR Mall fire victims
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points Eighteen owners will each receive ₦25 million from the Federal Government, totaling ₦450 million. Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced relief for business owners affected by a fire at the Calabar Mall, also known as SPAR Mall.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced relief for business owners affected by a fire at the Calabar Mall, also known as SPAR Mall. Eighteen owners will each receive ₦25 million from the Federal Government, totaling ₦450 million. This intervention was approved by President Bola Tinubu to help cushion the effect of the fire on the victims.
Additional funds were also presented to support women's groups and others in the state. The total intervention amounts to ₦515 million. The President has commiserated with those affected by the incident, which destroyed many businesses and livelihoods. Further details of the relief effort are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: September 5, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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