Nigeria’s Tinubu Removes Petrol Subsidies
Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu announced during his inauguration a government order to stop paying for petrol subsidies to redirect public funds towards other projects – a development that in previous circumstances has spiked fuel prices, triggered inflation and often led to protests. For more, VOA correspondent Timothy Obiezu took to the streets of Abuja where he spoke to entrepreneurs, motorists, and experts.
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