…formed a key part of the Federal Government’s response to rising transportation and living costs following the removal of the petrol subsidy.He noted that increasing adoption among commercial transport operators, private motorists and fleet managers had resulted in significant fuel savings and improved profitability.Ac…
…stronger manufacturing, quality employment, rising real wages and lower production and living costs. “In simple terms, 4.43 percent GDP growth is good news, but it is not yet prosperity,” Oyedokun said. He stressed that the real test of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms would be whether the growth eventually tra…
…crude oil prices continue to spike. As households face this financial strain amid rising living costs, the urgency for government intervention becomes ever more pressing, leaving many to wonder when relief might finally arrive.
…adequate nutrition and a vulnerable household can withstand the pressures of rising living costs. Beyond Projects: Making Democracy Deliver The First Lady’s engagement at the June 12 Cultural Centre provided a different but equally important dimension to the visit. Her interaction with traditional rulers, community lea…
…The policy triggered a sharp increase in petrol prices, with transportation and living costs also rising. The Federal Government has defended the decision, arguing that funds previously spent on subsidy could be redirected towards infrastructure, social intervention programmes and other development needs. Atiku’s sixth…
…on households, businesses and workers through rising transportation, food and other living costs. He therefore called for policies capable of reducing the economic burden on citizens and restoring their purchasing power. The politician also urged the government to listen to traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil…
…triggered a sharp increase in petrol prices and contributed to higher transportation and living costs, making subsidy removal one of the most politically contentious issues of the Tinubu presidency. The government has since introduced various measures to cushion the effects of the reforms, while maintaining that the pr…
…into a corresponding improvement in the living conditions of Nigerians facing rising living costs, unemployment, poverty and inadequate public services. In an interview with PUNCH, a policy analyst, Adebayo Abubakar, said the removal of subsidy had increased government revenues but argued that the additional funds had…
…for governance. “Nigerians are dealing with hunger, unemployment, insecurity, rising living costs and enormous pressure on their livelihoods.” He tasked political parties and their candidates to focus on issue-based campaigns, saying, “The 2027 campaign should be a competition of ideas about how we solve those problems…
…into a corresponding improvement in the living conditions of Nigerians facing rising living costs, unemployment, poverty and inadequate public services. Tinubu’s windfall A review by Sunday PUNCH showed that states have taken different approaches to spending the increased revenue. While some governors have linked highe…
…price difference has become significant for motorists battling rising transportation and living costs, particularly as petrol prices remain sensitive to changes in crude oil prices and supply conditions.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Dangote-affiliated stations sell abo…
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…of political leaders, particularly as Nigerians continue to contend with rising living costs and economic pressures. Responding to questions about the President’s movements and reported use of luxury vehicles, Adedeji claimed that Tinubu usually walks from his residence to his office and only uses a vehicle when travel…
Nigerians suspend home and car purchases as living costs squeeze households Nigerians are increasingly deferring major purchases such as cars, homes, and household appliances as high living costs and elevated borrowing rates continue to squeeze household finances.This is according to the latest Household Expectations S…
…Vice President, ordinary Nigerians continue to grapple with soaring inflation, rising living costs, unemployment, insecurity and shrinking purchasing power, making claims of improving prosperity difficult to reconcile with daily realities. He argued that market traders had seen their businesses weakened by inflation, c…
…boom in imports comes as a breath of relief for many households grappling with rising living costs and limited access to cooking fuels, revealing the urgent need for sustainable local production solutions.
…total supply to meet demand.Price reductions in LPG offer hope for families amid rising living costs, but long-term solutions are neededFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.L…
…yet to translate into meaningful relief for households facing high food, transport and living costs. Speaking at a ‘ conference organised by BusinessDay newspaper, in Lagos, yesterday, Oyedele said the government would assess “shared prosperity” using three measures – reductions in multidimensional poverty, increases i…
…drawn attention because it comes at a time when many Nigerians continue to battle rising living costs, higher transport fares and inflation following recent economic reforms. Report highlights generosity despite economic pressure CAF said 61 per cent of respondents worldwide made donations in 2025, slightly lower than…
…part of the financial equation. His scholarship covered a significant portion of his living costs, while Germany’s tax rules for students meant he paid relatively little tax on his internship income. At one point, he said he was saving close to €1,000 ($1,180) monthly. Yet, beyond the instant stability, Robert noted th…
…I chose Kassala for multiple reasons. First, it’s relatively safe for my staff, and the living costs aren’t too high. We did a quick mapping and realised we needed to be in a place where we could easily target the organizations that need our dryers. We do training for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that buy our…