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Nigeria Looks To Reduce State Role in Energy Sector

The new administration plans to end the state monopoly on oil and gas.

Reason · Jun 20, 2023

Nigeria, labour unions to agree new minimum wage within 8 weeks

Nigeria’s labour unions threatened to strike after fuel prices tripled due to President Tinubu scrapping fuel subsidy.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023

Ending Nigeria's fuel subsidy pushes a shift to solar. Without a climate plan, progress is at risk

Nigeria's removal of a subsidy that helped reduce the price of gasoline has increased costs for people already struggling with high inflation

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

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Nigeria’s Tinubu removes security chiefs in major reshuffle

Nigeria’s president has named new commanders of the defence forces, army, navy and air force, according to a statement.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023

Nigeria's leader replaces security chiefs in major shakeup

The Nigerian presidency has announced that the president has replaced the chiefs of all the country's security services

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

‘I’m left with nothing’: Nigerians feel brunt of economic shakeup

President Tinubu’s policies please foreign investors, but a devalued currency and soaring petrol prices mean ‘national sacrifice mode’ is widely unpopular

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023

Nigeria lets market set currency exchange rate to stabilize economy, woo investors

Nigeria’s central bank has ended its distorted foreign exchange rate, a move the new government in Africa's biggest economy hopes will help woo investors and stabilize the local currency

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

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A necessary ‘sacrifice’: Nigeria ends almost 50 years of fuel subsidies

More than two weeks after announcing the end of fuel subsidies dating from the 1970s, Nigeria's new President Bola Tinubu called the move a necessary "sacrifice" and promised Nigerians "massive" investment in public services in return.

France 24 · Jun 14, 2023

Nigeria allows currency to drop third of value on official market

For decades, multiple exchange rates had led to foreign currency shortages that worsened under Godwin Emefiele.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023

Legislators from Nigeria's ruling party elected as Senate president, House speaker

Nigeria’s ruling party has retained leadership of the country’s parliament with the election of its consensus candidates as Senate president and speaker of the House of Representatives

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Who is Folashodun Shonubi, Nigeria’s new central bank chief?

The appointment of the acting governor comes after the suspension and arrest of his powerful predecessor at the weekend.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2023

Thousands of pregnant Sudanese refugees in Chad need immediate healthcare

In tonight's edition: As clashes resume in Sudan after a fragile and brief ceasefire, we take a closer look at the plight of refugees in neighbouring Chad. Also, President Bola Tinubu urges patience amid anger at soaring fuel prices in Nigeria. And Malians gear up to vote in a referendum…

France 24 · Jun 12, 2023

Nigeria eurobonds rise after suspension of Central Bank governor

Godwin Emefiele arrested by state secret police at the weekend after his suspension by Nigeria’s president.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2023

Fuel subsidy cut will save Nigeria but impose burden: President

The subsidy removal has angered labour unions but they have suspended an indefinite strike after talks with government.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Nigerian leader defends end to fuel subsidy as hardship bites harder

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is defending his government’s decision to stop subsidizing fuel in the West African nation even as more states seek ways to cushion the resulting hardship on millions

France 24 · May 31, 2023

Sudan military suspends talks with rivals

In tonight's edition: Clashes between the RSF paramilitary and the Sudanese army increase in intensity as the military pulls out of truce talks. Also there's anger and confusion in Nigeria as drivers rush to the pump upon an apparent rollback of fuel subsidies by the new president Bola Tinubu. And…

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

Nigeria fuel subsidy cut and spiralling costs: What to know

A controversial announcement in Tinubu’s inaugural speech has set off a chain of events in Africa’s largest economy.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Drivers line up for gasoline across Nigeria after new president scraps fuel subsidy

Drivers are lining up at gas stations across Nigeria after the country's new leader scrapped a subsidy program that has helped reduce the price of fuel

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France 24 · May 29, 2023

Hopes and skepticism as Bola Tinubu is sworn in as president in Nigeria

In tonight's edition: Bola Tinubu is sworn in as Nigeria's president. There is still fierce discontent from those who question the transparency of the election. He takes over a battered economy, rampant secuity challenges and a disenchanted nation. There's international outcry condemning a draconian anti-gay law in Uganda that has…

WEKU · May 29, 2023

Nigeria swears in a new president facing profound economic and security pressures

Bola Tinibu takes over as president of Africa's largest economy at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic and security challenges.

Radio France Internationale · May 29, 2023

Nigeria's Tinubu sworn in as president, bringing hopes of economic prosperity

Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu was sworn in as President Monday in the capital Abuja. The 71-year-old former Lagos governor and multi-millionaire businessman faces enormous challenges.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Nigeria's new President Tinubu promises economic reboot

Nigeria's new President Bola Tinubu vowed at his swearing-in on Monday to expand the economy by at least 6% a year, lift barriers to investment, create jobs and unify the exchange rate, while also tackling rampant insecurity.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Explainer-What to expect from Nigeria's new president Bola Tinubu

Nigeria's new president Bola Tinubu faces a litany of problems, including widespread violence, double-digit inflation and industrial-scale oil theft.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023

Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s president, succeeds Buhari

Tinubu, Nigeria’s fifth president since the return of democracy in 1999, faces economic and security challenges.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria's president

Bola Tinubu was sworn in as Nigeria's president on Monday at a ceremony in the capital Abuja, under the cloud of a disputed election and under pressure to quickly improve economic and security conditions.

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