The N15.8 trillion question: What did Nigerians get from subsidy savings?

Daily Trust | 26-08-2026 04:14am |

The federal government disclosed that petrol subsidy removal generated an estimated N15.8 trillion for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The article questions what Nigerians received from these savings, noting that the figure represents estimated savings across the federation, with about N5.43 trillion to the federal government and N6.52 trillion to states. It highlights the need to assess whether the resources are being converted into better economic opportunities.

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