# Did Removing Fuel Subsidy Really Save Nigeria?

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Podcast: [Nigeria Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nigeria-daily-4107529)
Published: 2026-04-16T05:00:00+00:00
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When Nigeria removed fuel subsidy in 2023, the decision was presented as a painful but necessary step to rescue the nation’s finances. Government officials argued that subsidy payments were draining public resources and pushing the country deeper into debt. Today, Nigeria’s public debt has climbed to about ₦121 trillion, according to the Debt Management Office, while prices of food, transportation, and other basic needs continue to rise across the country. Many Nigerians now find themselves...

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