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October 10, 2026

₦1,350 Fuel Ceiling: Economic Relief Or 2027 Election Calculations?

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By OBIOMA TORI THE Nigerian government has quietly brought back a form of fuel subsidy. The government announced a full price-modulation mechanism, a 30-day Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) retail-margin discount, a ₦1,350-per-litre landing-cost ceiling and nine other measures designed to ease the pressure of rising global oil prices. In the same breath, however, the […]

July 5, 2026

Nigeria’s New $5 Billion Loan: The Hidden Risks Behind The Abu Dhabi Deal

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Nigeria’s New $5 Billion Loan: A Financial Gamble or Economic Necessity? NIGERIA’S latest foreign borrowing has once again ignited debate about the country’s growing debt profile and the long-term consequences of relying on external financing. While the Federal Government maintains that the new facility will refinance expensive obligations and support infrastructure development, critics argue that […]