How the end of subsidies has created a new political economy in Nigeria

    Oluwatobi Ojabello | Editor’s picks | Jan 21, 2026    
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Nigeria’s removal of fuel subsidies in late May 2023 and the shift toward a more market-reflective foreign exchange regime have altered how public resources are distributed across the federation.

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