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Controversy Surrounds Nigeria’s Oil Subsidy Scheme: Allegations of Financial Exploitation
A major controversy has emerged surrounding Nigeria’s oil subsidy scheme, with accusations that President Tinubu is personally benefiting from the subsidy payments.
Despite the official removal of the subsidy, reports suggest it is still being secretly paid, effectively allowing Tinubu to pay himself. Critics argue this represents an extraordinary level of financial exploitation.
Additionally, allegations have surfaced that the government will continue to subsidize Tinubu even after he leaves office, ensuring his monopoly over Nigeria’s oil sector remains intact.
In 2023 alone, Nigeria reportedly imported over $2 billion worth of petroleum products through the Malta refinery. This stark increase in petroleum importation highlights a troubling trend in Nigeria’s oil importation future.
Historical data shows that Nigeria’s petroleum import from Malta was minimal from 2013 to 2022, with a sudden spike to $2.08 billion in 2023, raising concerns about potential financial manipulation and exploitation within the sector.
Nigerian Businessman Dr. Cosmos Maduka analyzes popular Billionaire, Aliko Dangote and describes him as the biggest debtor in Nigeria.
The businessman highlighted the fact that people who seem to have the most money are often the largest debtors.
“The number one debtor in Nigeria is Aliko Dangote. He’s the wealthiest man in Africa. The number one debtor in the world is the United States of America and you call them the richest in the world.”
“As you admire all of those things, it’s all credit. It’s all about credit. So you should leverage on loan, but you have to have a good structure that will support that loan.”
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again slashed the pump price of petrol across Nigeria, offering some relief to consumers. The new price now falls between N875 and N905 per litre, reflecting a N15 drop. This update was shared on the refinery’s official social media page on Thursday.
According to Dangote, the price cut affects major fuel distributors working with the refinery, including MRS, Ardova, Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, and Hyde Energy. With this change, Lagos residents will now buy petrol at N875 per litre. Those in the South-South and South-East regions will pay N905, while the South-West sees a new rate of N885.
In the North-West and central parts of the country, it’s N895, and the North-East will also pay N905. Dangote added that their petrol and diesel are not only high-quality but also designed to support engine efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
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