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Dangote Urges Nigerian Government to Remove Petrol Subsidy
Aliko Dangote, founder of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has called on the Nigerian government to end the petrol subsidy, stating that it is no longer sustainable.
In an interview with Bloomberg TV on September 24, Dangote argued that subsidies create price distortions and burden the government.
He emphasized that his refinery would track fuel sales to ensure accurate consumption rates.
While the decision lies with the government, Dangote highlighted that continuing the subsidy is not feasible in the long term due to its financial strain.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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