Sonko conviction: ‘We’ll use the means at our disposal to challenge’ it – Lawyer/in /by
The two-year-old case deeply divided the West African state, sparking clashes between Sonko supporters and security forces that battered the country's image of stability. Much attention has focused on whether a conviction would prevent Sonko, 48, from contesting next year's vote.
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Not Budgeted for in 2023 – Kyari Tells APC/in /by
[Premium Times] "There was subsidy in 2022 but in 2023, not a single naira was provided for the purpose of financing the subsidy."
Nigeria: How Fuel Subsidy Removal Will Reduce Borrowing – Expert/in /by
[Premium Times] "We are faced with a very tricky situation; if we continue with the subsidy, it has the potential to pull down the economy completely the way it is going," Mr Yusuf said.
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy – Reps Ask Govt to Mitigate Effects of Subsidy Removal/in /by
[Premium Times] The lawmakers asked the federal government to, among other things, purchase natural gas-powered buses to mitigate transport fare hike.
Market attack in Sudan kills at least 17 people/in /by
An attack in a market in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, resulted in at least 17 deaths and 106 wounded
Nigeria: Why Subsidy Removal Must Not Deepen Poverty – Amnesty International/in /by
[Premium Times] "Many are concerned that they will be unable to meet the costs of education, food and healthcare," the organisation said.
Nigeria: Tinubu Has Directed Palliatives to Be Put in Place to Cushion Effects of Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says Kyari/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has directed that some palliatives be put in place to cushion the effect of subsidy removal on Nigerians.
Nigeria: No Going Back On Fuel Subsidy Removal, NNPCL Declares/in /by
[Leadership] Despite the widespread outcry trailing the removal of fuel subsidy in the country, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL) has insisted there will not be a reversal of the policy as there is no cash back-up to offset the subsidy payment for the month of June.
Tunisian judges denounce “stranglehold” on the judiciary/in /by
Tunisian judges, lawyers and activists demonstrated on Thursday against the government's dismissal of more than 50 judges a year ago
BRICS ministers urge global ‘rebalancing’ as Putin looms large/in /by
The talks precede a heads of state summit in August, which is proving problematic for host South Africa, due to the possible attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin.