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Atiku Abubakar's Fuel Subsidy Stance Sparks Political Debate in Nigeria

Atiku Abubakar's proposal to restore fuel subsidies has ignited a political debate in Nigeria, with the Presidency accusing him of politicizing the economy and making a U-turn on his previous stance. While some see his plan as offering hope, others, including a House of Representatives member, argue it would hinder the nation's recovery.

23 Aug, 00:00 — 23 Aug, 21:13
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Premium TimesMostly Factual1d ago

Atiku’s subsidy u-turn: The bankruptcy of desperate ambition, By Sunday Dare

To entertain Atiku’s hollow promise is to invite national economic suicide. The old import subsidy regime was not merely a pricing mechanism; it was a black hole of rent-seeking, round-tripping, and monumental corruption that starved health, education, and infrastructure of vital capital… Restoring it would instantly sabotage the nascent renaissance of local refining, crush private […] The post Atiku’s subsidy u-turn: The bankruptcy of desperate ambition, By Sunday Dare appeared first on Prem...

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guardian-ngMostly Factual1d ago

Atiku accuses Tinubu of ‘selective economics’ over subsidy policy - The Guardian Nigeria News

Atiku accuses Tinubu of ‘selective economics’ over subsidy policy  The Guardian Nigeria News

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punch-ngMostly Factual2d ago

Oil subsidy and Atiku’s volte-face

Atiku Abubakar’s sudden shift on oil subsidy removal raises questions about political consistency and trust. Explore the implications of his volte-face on Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-subsidy-and-atikus-volte-face/

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

Atiku’s subsidy proposal’ll wreck Nigeria’s recovery — Rep Ahmed

By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS: The lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency, Dr Wale Ahmed, has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, warning that the policy could derail Nigeria’s economic recovery. Ahmed, in a statement, described the proposal by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as economically unsustainable and […] The post Atiku’s subsidy proposal’ll wreck Nigeria’s recovery — Rep Ahmed appeared first on Van...

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