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Following the Senate hearing, the conversation shifted to the expectations surrounding the upcoming 2025 budget, featuring insight from economist Dr. Vincent W. He provided a critical analysis of the budget proposal, which totaled a staggering 49 trillion Naira, stressing that underlying assumptions were overly optimistic. Key factors such as oil production predictions and the set exchange rate attracted skepticism, given the country's historical performance and current economic climate.