President Bola Tinubu said Nigerians lived "fake lives" before the 2023 petrol subsidy removal, which was necessary to avoid economic collapse. At FUTA's convocation, Tinubu justified the subsidy and exchange rate reforms, acknowledging their tough impact on citizens but asserting they were...
Nigeria's Finance Minister Wale Edun announced that the country has saved $20 billion by ending fuel subsidies and adopting a market-driven exchange rate. The reforms, aimed at redirecting funds to health, education, and infrastructure, mark a significant shift in economic policy, fostering...
Former House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara clarified that President Bola Tinubu is not responsible for the removal of the petroleum subsidy, stating the decision was made prior to Tinubu's election. He urged Nigerians to focus on solutions rather than dwelling on problems related to...
President Bola Tinubu rules out the return of fuel subsidies despite ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. In a nationwide address, he emphasizes the necessity of the painful decision for Nigeria's economic stability. Reactions are mixed, with citizens expressing frustration and demanding more...
Protesters in Abuja are demanding President Tinubu address their concerns directly, with some stating they would end their demonstrations if he did. The #EndBadGovernance protests, which highlight issues like fuel subsidy removal and insecurity, have led to clashes with pro-government groups and...
The Nigerian presidency refutes claims in a New York Times article, asserting that President Tinubu inherited, not caused, the country's economic challenges. Highlighting policy measures and positive economic indicators, the presidency defends Tinubu’s administration and criticizes the foreign...
Fuel subsidy in Nigeria is set to skyrocket, with projected expenditure reaching N5.4 trillion in 2024, a significant increase from N3.6 trillion in 2023. Despite previous claims of its elimination, a draft report reveals ongoing subsidy expenditure, sparking debates and discussions on the...
Petrol landing cost in Nigeria soars 46.8% to N1,026.71/liter amid subsidy confusion, sparking outrage over economic hardship.
The landing cost of petrol in Nigeria has skyrocketed by 46.8% year-on-year to N1,026.71 per liter in May 2024, up from N545.83 in the same period last year. This...
Nigeria's recent reintroduction of gasoline subsidies sparks IMF concerns over oil revenue. IMF report suggests the move could consume half of the projected revenue. Despite reforms initiated in June 2023 to address fiscal challenges, delays in compensatory measures and corruption concerns...
The former President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Joe Uwakwue, revealed that the Tinubu Administration is still paying fuel subsidies, proposing a significant increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N925 per liter.
Uwakwue's statement implies that despite the...
During the Stanbic IBTC Energy and Infrastructure Breakfast Session in Lagos, Gabriel Ogbechie, CEO of Rainoil Limited, disclosed that the federal government has covertly resumed paying the contentious fuel subsidy.
Ogbechie highlighted the impact of the Naira's devaluation on the foreign...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has made startling allegations, claiming that the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government is subsidizing Nigerians' fuel.
Addressing journalists in Maiduguri, El-Rufai asserted that the government is now paying more for fuel subsidies than before...
Former Governor of Bauchi State, Isa Yuguda, has contradicted the federal government's claims, stating that subsidy payments on petroleum products are still ongoing. Despite President Bola Tinubu's 2022 announcement that "The fuel subsidy is gone," Yuguda claims that subsidies persist, raising...
In the wake of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) recommendation for the Nigerian government to eliminate electricity subsidies, a wave of diverse reactions has swept across the nation. Citizens, taking to social media platforms, have expressed a range of sentiments reflecting skepticism...
In the face of persistent economic challenges and the ongoing struggle of Nigerians, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly urged the Federal Government to eliminate subsidies on fuel and electricity. The IMF argues that these subsidies, considered costly and ineffective, should be...
In a recent statement titled 'Atiku Abubakar and his new hobby,' Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, refuted claims made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the impact of President Tinubu's economic policies.
Atiku had criticized the...
After the announcement of the end of the petrol subsidy regime by President Bola Tinubu in May 2023, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, asserts that Nigerians and top presidential candidates had collectively agreed on the subsidy's removal.
Speaking after the Surulere 1...
In response to recent media reports suggesting a potential surge in petrol prices to N1,200/litre, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has moved to allay public concerns.
Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye stated unequivocally on Wednesday that there are no...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and fuel marketers, represented by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, are entangled in a new dispute over the removal of petrol subsidies.
The clash comes amidst the depreciation of the naira against the U.S...
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