Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms

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Published 9 Oct 2026, 9:30 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators

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