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Atiku disowns aide’s remark, insists on subsidy restoration

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has disowned comments by one of his media aides, Paul Ibe, on fuel subsidy, insisting that his position on the matter remains unchanged. Atiku said he would restore subsidy if elected president in 2027, stressing that Nigeria was wealthy enough to provide […]

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FG reveals ₦15.8tn gains from subsidy, FX reforms

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has released a comprehensive “Reform Scorecard,” detailing the economic trajectory of Nigeria three years into a series of aggressive fiscal and monetary overhauls. Delivered by Prof. Taiwo Oyedele at the Ministry of Finance in Abuja, the briefing offered a transparent accounting of the radical shifts following the removal […]

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FG rules out fuel subsidy return, backs market pricing policy

The federal government has ruled out any return to fuel subsidies or the introduction of price controls, reaffirming its commitment to market-driven economic policies. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made this known on Tuesday in Paris, stating that subsidy regimes distort the economy and will not be reinstated. He […]

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Fuel subsidy removal saves Nigeria over N10tr annually — Senator

Nigeria is saving over N10 trillion annually following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, according to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Solomon Adeola. Adeola disclosed this on Saturday while speaking in Ogun State, where he highlighted the fiscal impact of the policy decision taken by the current administration. […]

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Fuel subsidy removal unlocked digital transformation in downstream sector – MEMAN

The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria says the removal of the fuel subsidy has ushered in deregulation, opening opportunities for innovation and digital transformation in the downstream sector. Chairman of MEMAN, Huub Stokman, said the shift is driving models such as energy-as-a-service, virtual power plants, and peer-to-peer energy trading to boost efficiency and access. […]

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Fuel subsidy removal was necessary – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to end fuel subsidy, describing it as a necessary step to rescue the economy and redirect Nigeria’s wealth to benefit ordinary citizens. In his Independence Day broadcast, Tinubu recalled inheriting a “near-collapsed economy” and said tough choices had to be made. “As a new administration, we faced a […]

Nigeria borrowed money to fight Boko Haram - Oyedele
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Nigeria borrowed money to fight Boko Haram – Oyedele

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has said the removal of Nigeria’s fuel subsidy has been described as a transformative step in addressing the country’s enduring economic challenges. This perspective was shared by Oyedele during The Platform, an annual event hosted by Covenant Nation in Lagos. Oyedele […]

Oil marketers push for fuel subsidy removal suspension
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Oil marketers push for fuel subsidy removal suspension

  Following importers’ difficulty to obtain US dollars and the effects this was having on businesses, oil marketers recommended President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday to gradually soften the withdrawal of subsidies on Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. This occurred as Tinubu ruled against raising the price of fuel and reversing the fuel subsidy. […]

Tinubu considering ‘temporary subsidy’ on petrol - Reports
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Tinubu considering ‘temporary subsidy’ on petrol – Reports

  President Bola Tinubu is contemplating the implementation of a “transitory subsidy” on petroleum in response to the escalating crude oil prices and foreign exchange rates. According to The Cable, although no decision has been made as of yet, insiders within the presidency stated that the idea is “firmly on the table” as the country’s […]

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Fuel price to hit N1000/litre, financial analyst warns

The Federal Government has been urged to intervene in the foreign exchange market to curb the likely free fall of the Naira to the dollar in order to checkmate rising price of petrol, which experts say could hit N1000 per liter.   According to Tribune, Economists advised that the government should be wary of allowing […]