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Restore petrol subsidy or fund student loans, minister question critics
The Punch
Aug 24, 2026 · 13:17 WAT
Information Minister Mohammed Idris defended the removal of Nigeria’s petrol subsidy and challenged critics to identify alternative funding sources for student loans, infrastructure and social programmes. The policy debate is relevant to investors because changes in fuel pricing and public spending can affect the broader economy and listed companies.