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Nigeria saved N15trn from petrol subsidy removal – Finance Minister
Daily Trust
Aug 19, 2026 · 17:50 WAT
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria realised N15.8 trillion in savings from petrol subsidy removal between June 2023 and December 2025. He said the savings were reflected in higher revenue collections, highlighting a significant fiscal development relevant to assessments of Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment and equity market conditions.