Subsidy Rollback Could Crush Northern States | Nigeria News

A professor warns that reviving the petrol subsidy could cripple 15 northern states by slashing their critical federal revenue, threatening public services and pensions—especially in cash-strapped states like Taraba. While Lagos, Delta, and Rivers might survive due to other income sources, many others face collapse. The move also risks destabilizing the federal government’s budget, jeopardizing basic operations and debt repayment, potentially damaging Nigeria’s global credit standing. Though Atiku Abubakar clarified he supports targeted local refining support—not a full subsidy return—the debate reignites after Tinubu’s 2023 removal of the subsidy sent fuel prices soaring. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40921686d20544dc