17.06.2026

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Tinubu Economy Reboot: FG Targets 500 CNG Stations as Manufacturers Flee Bank Loans

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Nigeria’s economic landscape is shifting as the federal government launches a plan for 500 CNG stations in three years while manufacturers abandon expensive bank loans for bonds and retained earnings. The dual transition—energy reform and corporate financing realignment—signals a new phase in the Tinubu administration’s push to stabilise fuel costs, reduce inflation and cut industrial debt risks....

💼 SANWO-OLU: “NO GOVERNOR CAN COMPLAIN OF LACK OF FUNDS UNDER TINUBU”

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Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Nigeria’s states have “no excuse” for poor performance under President Tinubu’s fiscal reforms, noting that federal allocations have risen sharply due to improved VAT distribution and oil receipts. Data from the FAAC Secretariat show state revenues jumped over 62 percent in 2025 compared to last year’s figures....

HOUSE OF REPS WARNS EFCC: STOP PROFILING CRYPTO TRADERS AS FRAUDSTERS

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The Nigerian House of Representatives has issued a direct warning to law enforcement agencies, telling them to stop profiling cryptocurrency traders as fraudsters. Lawmakers at Monday’s crypto regulation hearing said the era of “innovation by suspicion” must end — urging the EFCC and NFIU to evolve from intimidation to intelligent oversight....

15% Fuel Import Duty Sparks Economic Shockwave — Marketers Warn of Price Surge, Otedola Backs Tinubu Policy

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Nigeria’s 15% import duty on petrol and diesel has ignited fierce debate across the energy sector. While billionaire investor Femi Otedola applauds the move as a shield for local refiners, independent marketers warn it could send pump prices above ₦1,000 per litre. The presidency insists the measure will stabilise the market and boost energy security....

⛽ Fuel Prices Set to Break ₦1,000 Mark as Tinubu Approves 15 % Import Tariff

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Petrol could sell above ₦1,000 per litre after President Tinubu approved a 15 percent ad valorem tariff on fuel imports to protect local refiners. While government insists the duty will stabilise supply and boost revenue, marketers warn it could ignite another price surge and deepen hardship for millions already struggling with record inflation....

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